On January 5, 2023, we both found ourselves at a BBQ joint, unknowingly about to stumble into our love story… Stephanie, being the BBQ queen she is, confidently ordered a rack of ribs-because, why not? She figured she could tackle them just fine in front of a stranger. Zach, on the other hand, was simply focused on the menu, calculating the best price for the quantity of brisket. A few minutes into the meal, something shifted. Between bites, Stephanie realized she liked Zach. And that's when it hit her: ribs were probably not the most graceful choice for a first impression. Cue the slight panic— sticky fingers, the messy sauce everywhere— but it was too late to switch to a salad! In a moment of shyness, Stephanie only managed to eat a single rib. Zach didn't mind the nervousness at all— in fact, it led to a lot of laughter and smiles. The conversation flowed effortlessly, and by the end of the meal, we both realized this was something special. When we said goodbye, we agreed to see each other again. Little did Stephanie know, the man sitting across from her that day would become her brisket king. Now, we laugh about that first date and look forward to sharing our love (and BBQ) together, forever.