The big day

Lauren was entering her last of 3 years of residency at Oklahoma State. She knew that the incoming resident was named Tony and was coming from an internship in Chicago. Based on this alone, she was expecting a large, burly Italian stallion (Brooklyn accent included, for some reason). Instead, she got Tony Jarchow. His first week on the job, she asked him if he was excited to be in his residency. He replied with an enthusiastic "absolutely!". Lauren, the jaded veteran, replied "give it time". This and several following interactions let them know they were perfect for each other, and they've been a proper balance of dark cloud and ray of sunshine ever since.

An average Tuesday afternoon. Returning home from the gym, Tony hides a ring under the couch cushions. He then surrounds it with dog treats. Lauren gets home from work, dogs (Mac and Cheese) in tow. A stinky Tony, waiting for her, lingers awkwardly in the living room while Lauren talks about her day. She also intermittently asks him why he won't go shower. She then notices Mac won't stop digging under the couch cushion for something. "What are you doing Mac?" Lauren investigates. Pull back couch cushions and BAM - ring. She looks back to find Tony, still stinky, on his knee. Recipe for romance? Apparently... Because she said yes!