Our story began a little over four years ago, courtesy of a freak accident, a thunderstorm, and an incredibly perceptive dog sitter named Dale. It started when Dale’s kitchen dishwasher decided to flood her apartment. To fix the water damage, her landlord called in a restoration specialist. There enters -- Ryan. From the exact moment Ryan walked through the door, Dale’s phone was practically glued to her hand. She started sending a flurry of text messages to Krista, insisting that they had to meet, and swearing they would hit it off. You see, Ryan was an Army Medic, and Krista was an Army Military Police Officer. Dale was convinced their shared military backgrounds would spark a connection. But it wasn't just the military connection that stole the show that day; it was Lilly. Anyone who knows Lilly knows that she absolutely detests thunderstorms. While Ryan was working hard to repair the apartment, sure enough, a storm rolled in. Without missing a beat, Ryan picked Lilly up and held her tucked safely under his arm the entire time he worked. By the time Krista came home that evening to finally meet this mystery man, Lilly had already given him her full stamp of approval. The very next day, Krista and Ryan went on their first official date. Proving he was a true gentleman, Ryan showed up with gifts not just for Krista, but a special present for Lilly, too. After that, they were hooked. They spent the next few weeks cramming in as many dates as humanly possible between work and school. Making them completely inseparable from the start. The real turning point came numerous dates later at Park and Rec in St. Petersburg. In true Florida fashion, the skies opened up and it started downpouring. Once again, they had Lilly with them, and Ryan stepped up as her protector—this time, tucking her completely underneath his T-shirt so she wouldn't get wet. It was during that rainy evening, with Lilly cozy and dry under his shirt, that Ryan asked Krista to be his girlfriend. From that night on, Krista and Ryan have been an unbreakable team. Ryan became Krista's rock, supporting her through the grueling final year of her radiography program and cheering the loudest for her at graduation. Ready to see what the future held, Krista made the move to Orlando so they could build their lives closer together. Just over four years after a broken dishwasher brought them together, Ryan asked another very important question—and they got engaged. Now, Krista and Ryan are stepping into their next great adventure, planning their wedding, and getting ready for the rest of their lives together. (And yes, Lilly will be there, too!)