The couple met through mutual friends years ago and crossed paths occasionally at events. They were just acquaintances and would chit chat here and there outside mutual event settings. No big deal. ..until they crossed paths at a friend’s wedding in 2019 as they both stood in line to get food. The two caught up and shared laughs together. At the end of the night, Larry walked Mercedes to her car and asked if she was open to dating in general. Mercedes was headed back to San Antonio for work and didn't think much of this interaction. As time went on, Larry remained consistent with communication eventually letting his intentions be known. Larry claims Mercedes played "hard to get" but eventually opened her heart in May 2022 and here we are!