In 2012, during a time when both of them were washed ashore by life's tides, they met online. Justine made the first overture because of Ryan's smile. There was instant chemistry. Their first date was food, coffee, and a Scrabble game; each of them claims to have won that day. They made a couple valiant attempts at being "in a relationship" and both took turns getting scared and running. Nevertheless, they formed and nurtured a deeply meaningful friendship. They dated other people here and there, and were apart for several years. Ryan wasn't having that because he missed Justine so much, so he extended the olive branch. They never want to say goodbye again, as long as they are living. They want to tell each other their stories forever and continue writing the one they share. CHEERS to a lifetime of Scrabble games!