AJ and Stephanie first met in high school, just before AJ asked Stephanie to be his prom date. They remained close friends for years, and their bond grew stronger when Stephanie returned home from college for the summer. Before she left to go back to school, they became a couple and spent the next 2.5 years maintaining a long-distance relationship, traveling between Eau Claire and Beloit. After graduation, Stephanie moved back, and they quickly settled into their life together. Over the past nine years, they've been busy renovating their dream house and cherishing time with their beloved pets.