The Bankerts

It all began with a drink- and a glance. When Jordan lived in Mount Joy, his daily routine included a stop at the local Starbucks for his favorite drink- the Dragon Drink. But what began as a simple caffeine fix quickly became something more, thanks to a certain cute brown-eyed barista named Lydia. Now, depending on who you ask, Lydia either didn't notice Jordan at all... or she saw him as more than just a regular customer right from the start. Either way, he became a familiar face and, eventually, a name she wouldn't forget. With each visit, Jordan became less of a stranger to Lydia, he became a presence that lingered. And one day, everything shifted. He pulled into the drive-thru on his motorcycle, and for the first time, they shared a real conversation. Lydia told him, "I don't like bikes and I would never ride one." But moments later, curiosity won her over, and she asked, "Can I have a ride sometime?" Jordan smiled and simply said, "Of course." The conversation ended shortly after with no actual plan for a future bike ride. Weeks went by with no bumping into each other. Finally, during National Night Out, Lydia's boss turned to her and said, "You know Jordan, right? He asked for your number." At first, she resisted-unsure, unguarded. But her friends saw something in Jordan worth trusting. With a leap of faith and a flutter of hope, she said yes. That one, yes, became the best yes of Lydia's life. Their first real date was a ride on Jordan's motorcycle through the winding hills of Mt. Gretna, stopping for ice cream at the Jigger shop and then up to Halifax and back. Lydia would later say, "The bike had to approve of me before Jordan did." But the truth is, both bike and rider had already made up their minds. From that moment on, their hearts rode side by side. A month later, Jordan asked Lydia to be his girlfriend under the stars at the View Point Overlook. And of course she said yes once more. Now, with a love that began over coffee and carried on through long rides and late-night talks, they're ready to start the greatest journey yet. Because the real ride- the one that matters most- is just beginning.