Brooke and Jacob’s story began long before dating apps and formal introductions — they were childhood friends first. What started as years of shared memories and growing up side by side turned into something more during their junior year of high school, when friendship quietly grew into love. Six years later, their journey has included high school and college graduations, late-night study sessions, big dreams, and all the small moments in between. Both dedicated readers — Brooke favoring romance novels and Jacob drawn to classic literature — they balance each other perfectly, even if Brooke’s cooking skills are still a work in progress. Today, Brooke has recently started her career as a registered nurse on the transplant unit at University Hospital, while Jacob is taking the next step toward his dream of becoming a physician by preparing to attend medical school this summer. Through it all, they’ve learned how to support one another through long shifts, big goals, and everything in between. Their home is also lovingly ruled by Lucy, their black cat and self-appointed supervisor of all things — from reading time to wedding planning. On October 10, 2026, Brooke and Jacob can’t wait to begin their next chapter together and are so grateful to celebrate it with the people who have been part of their story all along.