We met at Cowboy Country in Long Beach in the summer of 2024. Right in the middle of Bri’s line dancing era (iykyk), while Zach was there celebrating his sister’s birthday. With a little help from some Jack Daniel’s Honey and a bit of confidence, Bri walked up to Zach and asked him two very important questions: 1. Do you have a girlfriend? 2. Do you know how to dance? He answered no to both…so Bri simply skipped away to visit her favorite bartender, Manny, at the upstairs bar. A few moments later, Zach reappeared—mid kamikaze shot—and asked for her number. She said no… but offered her Instagram instead. He promised he’d learn a few dances and be back in two weeks. Well...after about two months of casually messaging, they finally made plans to meet back at Cowboy Country. All night, Bri introduced him as “my friend Zach.” Around 11 p.m., Zach said he had to leave to “take care of his grandma.” Bri walked him out (slightly questioning that excuse), and the two lingered outside talking. At one point, Zach confidently said, “I’m very smart.” Without missing a beat, Bri replied, “You’re not that smart...because if you were, you would’ve kissed me by now.” And just like that… the rest was history.