It all happened one cold January evening at a bar. No really, this love affair begins at a bar. Irene had just finished grad school and was in the first few months of her big girl job. KC was set to move back to Seattle in just a few short days. KC's sister and dad were even in town, boxing everything up and packing it in a U-Haul for the long drive to WA. Then...SWIPE RIGHT. On a cold Monday evening, Irene and KC decided to meet up at a bar for a happy hour good-bye. Immediately, sparks flew. What they thought would just be the start of a long distance friendship took a turn into much more. They spent the rest of night at the bar- laughing; playing Jason Aldean hits on the jukebox; and realizing they had a shared love for Tahoe, their furbabies, and so much more. The next day, they met up again. Still thinking that KC was leaving, Irene (with a heavy heart) helped him clean his house. How could timing be so unfair?! KC's sister and dad left with the packed U-Haul just before a major storm. KC's plan was to stay behind to finish all last minute errands and then make the solo trek up. Well, the storm passed and so did KC’s departure day. Irene and KC realized they had something special and their quick friendship was turning into a love story. KC called his family and friends and told them he had a feeling about this gal and he couldn't leave without seeing where this relationship would go. So, KC decided to stay in Reno and moved in with Irene on day 3 (to the surprise of her parents). But, any concern soon dissipated as soon as they meet KC and saw how much these two adored each other. The same sentiment was shared by friends and family members who met this new couple and saw the spark they had between them. Three years later, Irene and KC still live the same quaint house with their two pups, Ruby and Molson. They spend their time remodeling their home (thank goodness for KC's handyman skills) and adventuring around the beautiful Sierra Nevadas & beyond.