We met at a dive bar in Boston just outside Fenway Park called Game On. Asante had just come from watching the Notre Dame vs. Boston College football game at Fenway with some teammates. Kingsley was out celebrating a sales contest victory and generously sharing her winnings with friends. As she made her way to the bar to buy another round, she was stopped by one of Asante’s teammates. They exchanged a few quick words before she moved past him. Asante watched his friend’s failed attempt at conversation as this beautiful girl walked toward the bar, right where he was standing. When she got close enough, he introduced himself. “Don’t tell me you’re some Patriots player,” Kingsley said, slightly exasperated. “No, I play cricket,” he replied. Kingsley immediately called his bluff and pretended to be a big cricket fan. Realizing he was out of his depth, Asante came clean, and the two shared a laugh. They chatted for a few minutes before Asante and his teammates headed to another lounge. Before leaving, they exchanged numbers and said their goodbyes. What neither of them knew at the time was that this brief interaction would become the start of a loving relationship spanning more than ten years. A relationship that would take them across the country from New England to Southern California to Northern California, filled with growth, change, adventure, and eventually a mini dachshund named Tony. Now, after many miles and countless memories, they have returned to New England where it all began to celebrate the start of their next chapter together.