It didn't take long for our "work friend" status to upgrade. What started as two strangers walking in on the first day together and grabbing a bite after a long work week turned into us hanging out every single weekend. We traded in our safety vests and shoes for ice cream dates at Sweet Thangs and movie nights from the local theaters to our own living rooms. We quickly became each other's go-to person for everything, whether we were hunting down the best local scoops or debating the best films during our Saturday and Sunday night marathons. Beyond the movies and the ice cream, we found something rare. Kolton was drawn to Lois; admiring how intelligent, funny, and genuine she is, and always looking forward to her beautiful smile. Meanwhile, Lois admired Kolton’s confidence and his emotional maturity. He was someone who always took initiative, truly listened to her ideas, and encouraged her every step of the way with unwavering support and a great sense of humor.