On July 13, 2013, Emily moved to Canton, Michigan from Greenwood, Indiana because her father obtained a new job. Days after the move, Emily began marching band practice at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. When Emily showed up for her first practice, she was overwhelmed by the unfamiliar, new environment and marching band members comfortably practicing in Plymouth High School's cafeteria. As unhappy as she was to be away from her family and friends in Indiana, Emily instantly noticed a boy in the trumpet section. She thought to herself, "that kid looks like his name would be Michael." Ironically, as Michael would admit, he saw Emily that day and thought she was "hot." It would take a couple of months before Michael and Emily would talk to one another, as they were both shy, awkward freshmen. One day in September of 2013, Michael mustered the courage to approach Emily's friend group during dinner at marching band practice and admitted his attraction towards her. The two exchanged numbers, but Michael didn't text Emily for nearly a week. When the weekend came around, Emily FINALLY received a text from Michael. Emily was so ecstatic, she began to jump around her room and silently scream for joy. Michael and Emily officially started dating on October 6, 2013, and the rest is history.