Back in 2006, two fledgling student journalists met while reporting on Rochester High School's most pressing news stories. After become friends during their time on The Talon, Emily, in true teen movie fashion, developed feelings beyond friendship. She got up the courage to send Emilio a valentine with less than optimal results. 16 years passed, marked by too many life events to count. At the end of a particularly heartbreaking year in 2021, Emily's friend Bekah asked her if anyone from her past still crossed her mind. "Emilio" was her eventual answer. A few days later, Emily found herself with a new but familiar suggested Instagram friend. Much to her surprise, her follow was met with a message asking her how she had been. A loaded question but a welcome one from a person with whom she had always felt inexplicably comfortable. Following his gut, it was Emilio who made the first move this time, asking her on a date in spite of their 2-hour distance. A good first date led to a series of other firsts. Emily's first time meeting Moseley, Emilio's dog, who instantly knew she was meant to be a huge part of his life. Emilio's first time meeting Cece, Emily's quirky orange cat who won him over in spite of his allergies. Emily's first time skiing and Emilio's first wine tour. Most importantly, their first time seeing true understanding and partnership reflected back at them in another person. After being long distance for two years, Emily moved back to metro Detroit and they decided to spend their lives together. They can't wait to celebrate with all of you!