We met the way all great stories should—out on the water here in Lake Mohawk. The sun was shining, music was playing, and the lake was full of laughter and floating boats. Somewhere in the middle of it all, Ryan showed up with a lobster roll and an easy smile that instantly made everything feel a little more fun. He made me laugh right away—like we’d known each other longer than just a moment. What started as a simple day on the lake turned into something neither of us expected but both of us felt. And from there…