December 2023. Shay, in classic fashion, changed her Hinge location to Cincinnati before heading up for the holidays—half-joking, half-hoping she’d match with someone who might actually make her want to stay. She wasn’t holding her breath. But then she matched with Rayne. And suddenly, everything changed. Their connection was immediate. Effortless. Electric. The kind you don’t question—you just feel it. Before they even met, it felt like something. Something big. December 28, 2023. Nicola’s. They sat down for what was supposed to be a simple first date—but hours flew by. The conversation flowed, the chemistry was instant, and neither of them were in a hurry to say goodnight. When the restaurant closed, they slipped into a hidden speakeasy nearby for one last drink. The vibe was easy, the spark undeniable—and somewhere between the clink of glasses and a quiet look across the table, they both felt it: this wasn’t just a good date. It was the start of something real. Three weeks later, Rayne flew to Florida—not for a weekend visit, but to help Shay pack up her life and move to Cincinnati. They turned the drive into a spontaneous road trip, stopping in Savannah, where time slowed and everything felt cinematic. Under the Spanish moss and soft glow of street lamps, Rayne asked Shay to be his girlfriend—making the city their own personal turning point. December 28, 2024. Exactly one year after their first date, Rayne proposed in Eden Park—the spot where they’d spent many evenings walking Presley and trading big ideas about life, love, and what might come next. That evening, he brought Shay back to Nicola’s, the place where it all began. Same place, same spark—this time, with a ring on her finger. On March 7, 2026, they’ll gather with the people they love most in Savannah—the city where it all became official—to celebrate the next chapter.