We met for the first time during college on a weekend retreat with friends in Vancouver. Once back in Seattle, Sheridan's friends let slip to Brandon that Sheridan was interested in "that guy from San Francisco." Insulted by the oversimplification but excited by the mutual interest, Brandon approached Sheridan at the next opportunity and said just five words: "Save me a dance later?" The connection was clear, but the timing wasn't quite right. A few years later, they both by chance studied abroad on the same program in Rome. After only a few days together abroad, it was clear the connection was real and finally the timing was right. Both knew this was something that would continue long after leaving Rome.