When Franziska moved to Knoxville in 2016, she started working at the YMCA. Since she was new, she had to shadow an experienced instructor, who happened to be Parker. He seemed to be impressed, because she was asked to be his assistant coach for a summer swim team. After 2 years of Parker being Franziska's boss (a fact Parker loves to bring up), love began to spark. Their partnership from their jobs grew into a partnership in life. Both are forever grateful for the time they spent working together and believe this sets a strong foundation for the love that a long and happy marriage needs.