Bonded by years of family friendship, Russell and Lesley have known each other for almost twenty years. having met as children, they had no idea just how their relationship would blossom over the years. Years later as adults, they reconnected, and rekindled the fun loving relationship they had as children. The relationship grew to be something deeper, they soon found a loving life long partner in the childhood friend found so long ago. Presently, after four years of being in a romantic relationship, Russell asked for Lesley's hand on Christmas Day, and she said "Yes!".