As most modern love stories they met on a dating app. They matched and talked for a week or so and finally agreed to go on a date. Dalton was smitten from first instant message but Ashley-Kate wasn't sold just yet. She had a date lined up on Friday and Saturday and Dalton was Mr. Friday. They met up at Tucos and it was instant chemistry, they closed down Tucos then went for ice cream and closed that down too then stayed talking in the car for another hour. Ashley still went on her Saturday date but knew Dalton was the real deal. He remained Mr. Friday in her phone for the next few months though. In October Ashley-Kate went to a Royal family dinner and sassed Eric back and they knew she fit right in. A few short months later and Dalton made it on the Meador family Christmas card and they all knew it was for keeps. By January they had decided that when their anniversary came around they'd make it official. Over the next few months of family vacations and important conversations they started making plans for the life they are going to build together.