Alyssa and Scott worked together at the American Red Cross. Slowly, professional respect grew into friendship, with the two becoming best friends, They shared all aspects of their lives with each other. One day Alyssa told Scott that she was thinking of dating again. Scott, who had already fallen hopelessly in love with Alyssa by this time, said, "I think you should start dating me." Alyssa was initially hesitant as she was nervous that dating might damage an important friendship but after a 14 hour conversation, she agreed to 3 dates. They have been together ever since, falling more deeply in love with each other every day. They are still best friends.