The first time paths crossed was in 2011 when Greg visited his old b-town buddy, Jill Irvin, in Los Angeles. During that trip, Greg met Jirv’s friend & Ellen Show co-worker, Mariah, while he captained a boat of a dozen “LAdies.” They had fun together, but the early 20s versions of these two didn't align for sparks of romance. Instead, they built a base as friendly acquaintances and Greg continued to visit LA regularly. It wasn't until the 4th of July '16 when the sparks finally started to fly. At that time Greg was new to living in Phoenix which was perfectly set up for a self-invitation and spontaneous flight for his first LA visit in years. The late 20s versions of these two were much more compatible and digits were exchanged. Flirting intensified that Fall during back-to-back weekends for a Friendsgiving and a guys trip. Then finally a steady relationship kicked off between them at the Burriss wedding over Memorial Day weekend 2017, at which Mariah recalls Greg followed her around like a puppy dog. Naturally, Greg fell in love with Mariah there soon after and after 18 months of distance dating he made the best decision since meeting her 7 years prior and moved to LA.