Kayla and Gordon’s story began thanks to Kayla’s cousin, Cassie. Before Kayla moved to Tennessee, Cassie had met Gordon in Nashville. After hanging out that day—and a thorough round of questions about religion and politics—Cassie became convinced that Gordon and Kayla would be a perfect match. When Kayla finally made the move to Tennessee, Cassie insisted that she give Gordon a chance so Kayla reached out. They planned their first date at El Jardin, where the conversation flowed effortlessly for hours. After dinner, Gordon took Kayla on a drive, and as they talked beneath the glow of fireflies, something just clicked. The rest, as they say, is history