Eric and Erica met while both working at Gatr. Eric had his eyes on the short girl in parts since the day she started and eventually worked up the courage to ask her out. Sadly enough she said no (otherwise they'd probably already be married.) The two remained friends, talking every day. Eric offered Erica an ear to listen and a hug when she needed it. After about a year, Erica was let go from her position at Gatr and fell down on her luck. Eric was quick to offer compassion and took her out to dinner to fill her belly with warm food. They went to the blue line bar and restaurant in Saint Cloud and from there they hit it off. Neither one thought it was a date at first, just two friends having dinner. But the connection was instant and the love was already growing. It didnt take but two days after that for the title of relationship to become official.