Lauren and Nicholas meet in collage. after being friends for many years Nicholas finally decided that maybe Lauren liked him as he likes her. one day after hanging with friends Nicholas got the courage to stutter out a invitation to ask Lauren out. they had a great first date, then another one. through the years they adventured to Cincinnati, snow shoeing and playing cribbage. then after years of dating Nicholas surprised Lauren at noon on Halloween. Lauren was so excited she forgot to say yes as she put on the ring and wanted to call her parents. since that day the couple has been planning their wedding and life together.