Danny and Lucy met during an orientation for their new jobs at The Olive Garden.

She said happily "Hi! What's your name? You look sad.." all in one breath. His response was short and to the point. "I'm not sad. I'm Danny."

From then on Lucy had an eye on Danny. One rainy night they were closing up for the evening and she noticed him getting ready to leave, no keys in hand and no car out front waiting for him.

"Where are you going?" she said.

"Home."

"How are you getting there?"

"Walking. My grandmother lives up the road."

"No. You're going to wait for me and I will drive you home."

Danny waited almost an hour and a half for Lucy to finish closing up. When they reached his grandmother's they idled outside and talked. He can recall Lucy showing him her new tattoo and her saying "Relax, I'm not getting naked." Maybe this was the charm that made him fall for her.

The first night she brought him home would not be her last. One ride led to nearly 10 years of countless kisses, memorable dates, family gatherings, and a long list of concerts. This one ride home led to the beginning of their forever.

After five years together Danny finally rustled up the courage to ask Lucy for her hand in marriage. It could have been the true love he felt in his heart for her or simply the fact that Lucy asked for an engagement ring for Christmas. Either way he did it.

Early Christmas morning in 2016 Danny got down on one knee and said "I know you asked for an engagement ring and broadway tickets for Christmas. I couldn't get you the broadway tickets but I got you the ring. Will you marry me, Lucy?"

With tear filled eyes she said "Yes!" while her future brother-in-law (Cory) feigned sleep in the recliner chair in their living room. After the engagement was announced Cory stated that he had not been sleeping at all and that he heard the whole thing!

And now, years later, they are finally getting married!