In 2017 Chad moved to Marquette for the NMU Police Academy. At that time Taylor was already living in Marquette attending NMU. Chad first messaged Taylor on Facebook asking about pictures she had taken around the area. After a couple weeks of talking he finally asked her on a date. Chad picked her up from her apartment in his Pontiac Vibe and drove to the movie theater. After the movie they went to McCarthy's Cove and sat on a rock in Lake Superior talking and watching the ore boats till 3am. Chad then brought Taylor home walked her to the door hugged her and told her he would like to see her again. From that moment on they knew they were meant for one another. Ever since then they have been inseparable.