They met at Tom's friend, Tyler's New Years Eve party. Jackie went with her friend Katelyn, her friend from NIU. Jackie didn't know anyone besides Katelyn. The party started to pick up when drinking games were involved. Tom thought it would be a good idea to keep giving all his drinks to Jackie. So to be fair, Jackie gave all her drinks to Tom. Once they had a little more "liquid courage" they both started talking to each other. The conversation was really easy for them and it felt natural. As the night came to an end, everyone went their separate ways in the house to get some rest. The next morning, before leaving, Tom asked Jackie on a date for the following night! P.S. Jackie's grandma (Gooma) told her before she went to the NYE party that she would meet the man of her dreams that night. Grandmas always know best!

Jackie and Tom were so excited because after looking at many houses, they finally found the perfect house! They were so excited to move back to St. Charles. They closed on their house on June 29, 2018. After closing on the house, they went to their NEW house and walked around planning where to put everything. They couldn't believe they had bought a house! Then, to Jackie's surprise, Tom pulled a ring box out of his pocket and proposed to her in their new house. It was the most perfect moment. Jackie was in shock for a long time after this!