We technically had a mutual connection from high school, but life didn’t bring us together until years later. What started as a simple conversation quickly turned into something that felt easy and exciting. We would drive around for hours, talking about everything and nothing. When we weren’t together, we were on FaceTime all day. It felt effortless — like we had known each other longer than we actually had. We moved fast. Maybe a little too fast. Life got overwhelming. We were figuring out feelings, timing, and what this all meant. Eventually, we went our separate ways. It was one of those decisions that feels logical in the moment but heavy in the heart. Then came the surprise that changed everything. Karena found out she was expecting Levi. It was shocking. It was emotional. It was confusing. We tried to make things work again right away, thinking that’s what we were supposed to do — but the truth was, we weren’t ready yet. Some people know that chapter of our story, some don’t. And that’s okay. Growth doesn’t always happen in front of an audience. At the baby shower, there was a game where Josh had to answer questions about Karena. He got every single one right. Every. Single. One. The room erupted. Everyone started chanting for us to kiss. We laughed… but we didn’t. Not because there wasn’t something there — but because we both knew it wasn’t time to force anything. Then Leviticus was born. And something softened. We started spending more time together — slowly, naturally, without pressure. Luciano grew attached to Josh in the sweetest way. On the nights Josh would leave, Lucc would cry because he didn’t want him to go. That’s when we started staying over at each other’s parents’ houses more often. Not out of obligation — but because being together felt like home. Somewhere in the middle of late-night talks, shared parenting moments, and watching our boys together, we found each other again. This time it wasn’t rushed. It wasn’t dramatic. It wasn’t based on what we thought we “should” do. It was steady. Intentional. Real. We started blending our families more, and our little family of four began to grow together instead of just exist together. We didn’t have a perfect start. We had a real one. And somehow, through surprise, growth, heartbreak, and second chances — we found our way back to each other. Now we’re ready to say “I do.” And this time, we’re choosing each other — fully, intentionally, and forever.