We first met on a group camping trip to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, surrounded by starry skies and desert breezes. A few fireside chats and a long car ride back to town sparked something special. Kathryn was especially touched by Ashton’s kindness when he stayed behind on a hike to help someone who had been injured—she knew right away he had a good heart. From there, our San Diego dates unfolded with sunshine and laughter, until Ashton had to return to his home port in Guam. Even with an ocean between us, we knew this was just the beginning.