It was the 4th of July 2019. The day was set for the usual mix of bikinis, booze, side-by-sides, skis, fireworks, and friends gathering at the quarry. But what began as a classic Independence Day turned into one they would never forget. Scott—"The Shader," as everyone called him—joined their crew for the day. He came solo, but brought along a quad large enough for two. Naturally, she had to ask for a ride. He kindly said yes, and off they went. He drove far, hoping to prolong that moment. She held on tight, not wanting to let go. From that moment on, they stuck by each others sides. They laughed, they sang, they rode, and they swam. After a long, sun-soaked day, everyone headed back to clean up and regroup. She rushed to get ready, picking her favorite summer outfit while Scott waited patiently, hoping she’d come back. And when she did, the fun didn’t end there—it stretched late into the night. From that day forward, they were inseparable. Their texts filled every hour, and their phone calls stretched into the late night. She went to his races; he joined her at the shore. By September, she was off to college, and summer came to an end. But just one semester in, she decided to come home—to her family, her friends, and of course, her "summer" love. What started as a summer fling had turned into forever. Now, six years later, they’re planning their June wedding, and looking forward to many more July 4th celebrations together.