The first conversation Juan and Laurie ever had took place in the back of house at the Skagit Valley Food Co-op deli in the year of our Lord, 2012. Juan approached Laurie in an act of marijuana-fueled courage. "You know, I thought that we would make a great couple. 'Cause you know, I'm Spanish, you're Spanish." "I'm not Spanish." Laurie replied. "You're not?" Juan asked, visibly perplexed. "Then what are you?" "Just white." "Huh." Juan shrugged and walked away. And as quickly as he approached, he was gone, leaving Laurie in a confused stupor replaying the conversation to herself. Although the stars didn't align themselves for Juan and Laurie in that particular moment, Juan's bold, fearless, albeit unconventional introduction did not go unnoticed. Fast forward to 2018. Laurie and Juan have faced trials, tribulations, laughs, tears, ups, downs, and now they're ready to take the leap and make the ultimate promise.