Michael: It was my 29th birthday and my friends invited me out for a drink. We returned to my apartment and Mia did not greet me as usual. I saw that our back door was open (Mia is known for opening doors and escaping) and ran outside to look for her. I then saw her and Duke playing in the backyard. Confused, I go down the stairs and see Laura with more people. She had planned a surprise party for me. No one had ever done that before. Laura: I knew he was the one when he surprised me with challah, honey, apples, and Manischewitz to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. I was not able to join my family that year, and Mike despite being a gentile, researched Rosh Hashanah traditions and made an impromptu New Year celebration.