On a Friday night in October 2014, Zachary and Nicole went on their first date to a coffee shop. A simple cup of coffee blossomed into an incredible friendship, love and partnership. They talked for 3 hours straight and only stopped because the coffee shop was closing. They walked out hand in hand knowing something very special was beginning. That night Zach sent the following text to Nicole, "Wow. Please tell me I'm not the only one who has butterflies." He definitely was not!
After the most challenging, yet rewarding year, Zachary proposed to Nicole. Their 2017 was filled with the Police Academy, Multiple Subject Credential Program and moving homes right in the middle of all that. In 2018 they knew they had accomplished their goals that would help them set a foundation for their lives together. Zachary suggested they take a vacation knowing the whole time he would propose wherever they went. They decided on San Fransisco. They had the most amazing first day walking around San Fran, going to the aquarium and sharing the most amazing sundae at Ghirardelli square. That day ended with a trip to the Golden Gate Bridge where Zachary got down on one knee and asked Nicole to be his wife.