They say love can find you in unexpected places, and for Erika and Matthew, it was amidst the clang of barbells and the sweat of a Crossfit gym. Matthew's unforgettable pickup line was a masterpiece of simplicity: "I heard you work on boats. I also work on boats…" Smooth, right? It might not have won any awards for originality, but it did break the ice enough for them to exchange Instagram accounts. At the time, Erika was charting her course through life as a super yacht navigational officer, which meant she was never docked in one port for long. Matthew was working as a boat captain, splitting his time between the Northeast and South Florida. Despite Matthew's valiant attempts, including some creative date invites that didn't quite pan out, fate finally brought them back to the same state at the same time years later. Matthew seized the opportunity and drove across the entire state of Florida just to take Erika out on their very first date. It wasn't long into the evening before Erika realized she was unintentionally crashing what seemed like a very serious first date between Matthew and her beloved dog, Moose. Despite her newfound role as the third wheel, Moose's approval was what convinced her to see him again. For their second date, logistics got even easier and Matthew invited Erika on what she thought was an east coast road trip. She flew all the way from California to Florida, only to discover it was actually just a very long drive up the east coast and not a road trip at all…Since those early adventures, their lives together have been a whirlwind of cross-country flights, logistical acrobatics, coordinating schedules, and navigating time zones. Those who keep in touch with them often start the conversation with a curious "Where are you?" rather than the typical "How are you?" When they began dating, their close friends and family had the same funny response, exclaiming, "We can't believe you found someone who keeps up with you!" From boat yards to airports, spanning coast to coast from Nantucket Island to the Bahamian islands, their journey has encompassed multiple East Coast transits by land and by sea, buying houses, starting businesses, and managing multiple large-scale projects. It has been a whirlwind of laughter, love, and plenty of unexpected detours. Join them as they embark on the next chapter of their adventure, where they continue to laugh, love, and navigate life together—confronting whatever challenges may come, and celebrating their victories as one.