It all started in a high school honors biology class—where Jordyn met Abby. What began as a simple school biology partner grew into an inseparable friendship, and before long, Jordyn was spending more time at the Venglass house than her own. It was during these after-school hangouts that Jordyn first noticed him—the cute older brother, Jordan *wink wink*. Now, if you think this story is about love at first sight, think again. This was a carefully planned operation. See, Abby’s dad, being the track coach he is, spotted Jordyn’s athletic build and immediately began a campaign to recruit her for the track team. The only thing standing in the way? Jordyn wasn’t exactly sold on the idea. But when Abby’s dad promised to bring her a UC Berkeley t-shirt from Jordan’s athletic visit, Jordyn struck a deal: join the team, get the shirt. And just like that, Jordyn was officially hooked... on Abby (and I guess, the Venglass Family). You see, while Jordyn was busy getting to know the family, they were busy getting to know her. The plan? To slowly, strategically, and lovingly turn Abby’s best friend into a sister. Jordyn was aware of the plan from the start, of course. After all, this wasn’t just some elaborate covert operation—it was the plan. With a wink, a smile, and a knowing nod, Jordyn played along, knowing the inevitable was coming. No one could deny the bond she was forming with Abby’s family, but the older brother, Jordan, remained... well... blissfully unaware of the world of love awaiting him. As the years passed, Jordyn’s place in the Venglass family became solidified. Dinner at the table turned into family vacations, and her spot on the couch with Abby turned slowly... probably too slowly... into sharing nights next to Jordan. And while Jordan remained blissfully oblivious to the family master plan, Jordyn was quietly building a life—and a love story—with him. Jordan, in true oblivious fashion, was too busy with his own adventures to see what was unfolding right in front of him. But the more time they spent together, the more he realized that Jordyn wasn’t just another one of Abby's friends; she was becoming the one. Fast forward to now, and here we are—Jordan and Jordyn, with a whole lot of love and laughter and even more name confusion, looking back on a story that’s equal parts funny, sweet, and unbelievably magical. And while Jordan may still deny the “master plan,” he’s happily living in the very future his family knew would come—one filled with unconditional love, laughter, and more family time than they ever thought possible. So here’s to the girl who started out as Abby’s best friend, the family who knew what was meant to be, and the guy who took just a little longer to catch on—but oh, when he did, it was everything.