It all started on one summer night at Daisy’s Nashville Lounge in Patchogue, New York. Anastacia had just picked up a weekend job for fun—and little did she know, fate had something beautiful in store. On June 22nd, while working her usual late-night shift, a large table walked in. Anastacia went over to take their order and among the crowd was Vincent. From the moment their eyes met, something felt different. By the end of the night, after some encouragement (and a little teasing from his friends), Vincent finally made his move. He walked up to Anastacia and asked with a smile, “How many guys ask for your number in a night?” Without missing a beat, she replied, “A lot.” Grinning, he said, “So… what would it take for me to get yours?” Anastacia shot back, “Why do you want it?” Vincent looked at her and said simply, “Because I think you’re beautiful.” She laughed and said, “So that’s why I should give it to you?” He laughed and shrugged, “Well, I mean… It's a start. You don’t have to.” Anastacia took his phone, typed in her number, and handed it back. Vincent read it aloud—on purpose, slightly wrong—just to see if she’d correct him. She did. And in that small, playful moment, something real began. A few days later, they went on their first date to Sangria 71. They talked and laughed for so long. Nearly three hours later they finally ordered their food and their waitress kindly asked them to move tables to make room for another reservation. It was that kind of date—the kind where time disappears. After their first date, Anastacia called her friends and said. I know for a fact I am going to marry him, he is the one. From the beginning, everything just fit. They shared values, humor, a strong work ethic, and a deep love for family. Anastacia had spent years praying for someone just like Vincent—kind, understanding, funny, and endlessly supportive. Anastacia had been on a long journey—through heartbreak, disappointment, and the ups and downs of her health. But every detour, every moment of pain, ultimately led her to the love she was meant for. With Vincent, she finally felt safe to be herself, to find herself, and most importantly, to love herself. And Vincent? He knew she was the one. Before meeting Anastacia, Vincent had been through a lot. He had a big heart and so much love to give, but he never seemed to find the one who truly matched his soul. He was still waiting for the person who would see all of him—the funny, the weird, the vulnerable—and love him even more because of it. And then, there she was. Anastacia was everything he had been looking for without even realizing it. She was his person. Their love grew quickly, but it never felt rushed. It felt right. As if their souls had been waiting to find each other. Through every challenge, they never left each other's side. It was, and still is, a “when you know, you know” kind of love. The kind that changes your life forever.