Relationship: Childhood best friend First met: Age 10, Mrs. Ryan's math class Her story: Grew up side by side with Elizabeth in St. Charles. Currently lives in Batavia, IL and works as an Engineering Project Manager. Her and husband John are crushing parenthood with their adorable one-year-old, Mason Favorite memory: Cookie jars obviously, getting locked in a basement stairwell during freshman year of college

Relationship: Childhood FriendsFirst Met: Mrs. Lucie's Preschool ClassHis Story: Working as an agent for Hearland Heritage in St. Louis. He is the proud parent to Zoey's Roommate, Morgan. Favorite Memory: "Making parking passes at SUIE during freshman year of College"

Relationship: College roommate First met: Random Roommate Assignment at Hope College. It worked out pretty well! Her story: Recently defended her doctoral thesis in Microbiology at University of Michigan. Works in Ann Arbor as a Molecular Biology Specialist at Progenity Inc. Can do a real pull-up and is a self described "gym rat" Favorite memory: Tying ourselves together with a string and dressing as peanut butter and jelly for Halloween, taking down our entire class in literary jeopardy

Relationship: Older BrotherFirst Met: Many moons ago when John was born.His Story: Mark currently lives in Florence, South Carolina with his wife Andrea, his two beautiful daughters, Eliana and Nola, and their dog Harley. He is teaching physical education at the Elementary School. Favorite Memory: "Working together for Joe Jones Roofing Company one summer. The work was not my favorite, but the bonding that happened, I will never forget. Also, seeing how much joy Eliana and Nola bring to him every time they see each other.

Relationship: College roommate First met: Sophomore year in physics II Her story: Lives in Minneapolis, MN and works for Medtronic when she's not traveling the world. Best Euchre partner out there. Favorite memory: Senior year cruise, Medieval Times, Disney World in a day

Relationship: Childhood Friends/College RoommatesFirst Met: Elementary school, probably crushing it on the kickball field together. His Story: Joey is an ICU nurse for the VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He is getting married to his fiancé Rachel in November. Favorite Memory: "Sitting at Ballpark Village refreshing the ticket app trying to buy tickets the last minute to Game Four of the Stanley Cup Finals. Finally buying some 30 minutes before game time, running a mile to Enterprise Center only to find out the tickets were canceled, finally found a way to buy standing room only tickets from the Box Office, and witnessing the first ever win at home of the Finals in franchise history!"

Relationship: CousinsFirst Met: "At my birth, probably."His Story: Jacob is an engineer for Mead & Hunt. He is currently "living the dream" in St. Louis, Missouri. Favorite Memory: "Playing pickup basketball games in Johnny's driveway then running around all night playing Night Wars."

Relationship: Residency friend First met: She was my medical student during my first month of residency Her story: Lives in Iowa City, IA with husband Andy. Internal medicine resident at University of Iowa, is an avid wordsmith with unbridled enthusiasm Favorite memory: Wearing matching outfits to work and no one noticing, sneaking calzones into the Muny

Relationship: Cousin Her story: From Columbia, MO. Currently studying biology at University of Missouri. Loves Mexican food, sports, and hamsters. Favorite memory: Annual paper Christmas Tree construction, paint a pot

Relationship: College FriendsFirst Met: Freshman year of college through mutual friendsHis Story: Mitchell works as a commercial real estate loan originator/analyst. He loves to have a good time and hit up sporting events on the weekend.Favorite Memory: "WOOOOOOO"

Relationship: Friends and Billiards FoeFirst Met: Freshman year in CollegeHis Story: Jacob is a Control Utility Operator at BASF Chemical Company. Him and his wife Briana have three amazing rugrats that are slowly making their father lose his hair.Favorite Memory: "Witnessing Johnny's constant luck playing pool and smashing sliders at Booches."

Relationship: Cousin Her story: From St. Louis, MO, starting college at University of Chicago in the fall. Loves a cappella and Bread Co. Favorite memory: Trips to the Muny, dinner dates, Imagine Dragons Concert

Relationship: Childhood Friends/College RoomatesFirst Met: CCD Church Class/Elementary School.His Story: Jared and his spouse Jordan are enjoying parenthood with their 1 year old son Jaxon. He currently works for Veterans United Home Loans in Columbia, Missouri. Favorite Memory: "Where do I even start...Ask me at the reception to get an answer, or 5!"

Relationship: College roommate First met: Freshman year in General Chemistry Her story: Currently living in Boston as an internal medicine resident at Boston University. Loves red wine and historical dramas. Favorite memory: Marathon study sessions, European adventure 2013

Relationship: College FriendsFirst Met: Stankowski Field, Mizzou CampusHis Story: Christian is a supervisor for ConAgra Brands Food Company. He is currently living in Northeast Missouri with his girlfriend Danielle.Favorite Memory: "Hanging out on weekends at Piano Bar listening to great music. "

Relationship: Co-resident First met: During Residency at SLUHer story: From Minneapolis MN, moved to St. Louis with husband Derek for residency. Enjoys baking, fine dining, and spoiling her German Shepard, Bailey. Favorite memory: The adventure of our intern year joint birthday party, Anesthesiology graduation 2018, Six Flags trip

Relationship: Childhood Friends/College RoomatesFirst Met: Playing sports as kids together decades ago.His Story: Andrew graduated with a degree in health sciences and applied sciences for PTA. He currently works at General Mills in Hannibal, Missouri.Favorite Memory: "Going out every week for guys night to play pool and eat burgers."

Relationship: Co-residentFirst met: During Residency at SLU Her story: St. Louis native currently in residency at Saint Louis University Hospital. Enjoys playing soccer, hanging out with friends, and sleeping. Favorite memory: Hanging out in the Batcave, game nights, best pep talks

Relationship: Brother His story: Lives in Holland, MI. Works for a Christian non-profit that does international missionary work. Enjoys theater, singing, board games and good conversation. Favorite memory: Spending our summers growing up out on the boat skiing, tubing, knee/wake boarding, etc. Driving to Camelot to pick out our Christmas tree each year.

Relationship: Brother in LawFirst Met: While meeting the family for the first time in 2014.His Story: Ryan currently runs his family farm in Florence County, South Carolina. He was recently married to John's sister last October and they are both enjoying the newly married life. Favorite Memory: "Spending the day out at the family far in Palmyra mushroom hunting and getting to know each other better."