Laurie and Zack. They knew, we knew, everyone knew. Their first date was Mexican food—Zack’s idea, which was suspiciously perfect considering it’s Laurie’s favorite. They talked, joked, shared queso, and realized pretty quickly that they matched each other’s humor sort of perfectly. It ended up being the most fun either of them had had in a long time. So instead of ending the night, they kept it going with scary movies and more laughter… and honestly, that was it. Things just clicked. A few weeks later, Zack accompanied Laurie to the annual Mardi Gras ball in Lake Charles. And he was a man with a plan. They got dressed up, he even managed to get her to dance, they had a few too many drinks. Under the colorful lights, he asked her to make things official. Laurie didn’t hesitate for a second. Before long, they moved into the cutest little apartment together, making it their home with their two pups, Blue and Bear. Zack was always there for Laurie during the late-night study sessions while she worked towards her masters degree, and she was the one he thought about during those long plant shifts and early mornings. They were just two people putting in the work, supporting each other, and building the life they wanted. A man who knows what he wants, it was no question that Zack would make Laurie his wife. As soon as that ring was ready, he couldn’t wait a single day longer! He turned their home into something straight out of a romance movie. Candles, rose petals, music, the whole thing. When he got down on one knee, Laurie said yes, and the rest was a blur of joy, shock, and excitement. Now they’re planning their summer wedding and the start of their forever, surrounded by love, laughter, and their favorite little family.