Right before they met, neither Nathan or Ashley was interested in dating someone. Needless to say, when Cupid (ahem, Alyssa Bayer- Bridesmaid) showed Nate & Ashley photos of each other and pointed out their best attributes, there still was little interest. But, on one autumn night in late September, the persistent Cupid invited Ashley to a bonfire at her boyfriend's house and eager to make more friends, Ashley accepted the invite. Cupid informed her subjects that they would be meeting each other that night but continued to conjure nothing but indifference between them. Cupid placed an empty chair for Ashley next to Nathan once she arrived (ever nonchalantly) and that allowed them to get a closer look at one another and really see each other for the first time. This close proximity allowed them to take in each other's soul, and get lost in all the dreams, goals, and passions they shared that night. They took it all in...and never let go. And they never will. Some years later, they share a home, three cats, deep love, and insurmountable fun times and memories.