In 2014, Scott was having a party (likely unapproved - sorry Betsey and Gene) to celebrate the kickoff of Summer at his parents' lake house. It was there that mutual friends from JMU (their alma matter) introduced Scott to Julia. Julia was quickly drawn to Scott's gregarious personality and boating skills and he her quirky sense of humor, stunning beauty (his words) and positive nature. They left that weekend as friends but of course, the story didn't end there. They reconnected in Arlington and spent their early 20s attending concerts, weddings and traveling together. As most good love stories go, their friendship turned into something more and in July 2021 Scott popped the question in front of both families at the same place they met, Smith Mountain Lake.