We met on New Year’s weekend 2020–2021 in Austin after mutual friends invited us to the same celebration. Depending on who you ask, the story of how we hit it off changes. Jared swears he made the first move, but I remember walking up to him. We’ll agree to disagree. Less than 24 hours later, he borrowed my Texas Tech class rings and fake proposed in the middle of a bar to score free drinks. Somehow, that ridiculous moment turned into something real. A few years later, here we are, still laughing, still each other’s favorite person, and still never turning down a free drink. We cannot wait to celebrate with all of you. - The Future Leals