It all began with music, laughter, and a little bit of fate. I had only been in Charlotte for a week when I found myself at Cassie and Sierra’s house, getting ready for an EDM festival with a group of friends. As I walked downstairs, I spotted a tall guy wearing a cowboy hat. I asked Cassie who he was but didn't speak to him quite yet. A little while later, fate stepped in. We were paired up for a party game, and he looked at me with a playful grin and said, “You ready?” I had no idea that those two simple words would change everything. At the festival, we danced under the lights, surrounded by music and friends. And with a little encouragement from the crew, Ryan kissed me at the top of the Ferris wheel. From that moment on, we were inseparable. But our story didn’t just stay about the two of us. As time passed, Ryan became such an incredible part of my life—and more importantly, an amazing father figure to Connor and Sutton. He’s shown up with so much love, laughter, and steadiness, embracing my children with an open heart and making our little world feel whole. What started as a fun night out turned into the most beautiful beginning—for all of us.