Melissa and Joe's story began through a shared love of music, crossing paths at not one, not two, but three different venues across two states in the span of a month. By the third meeting, it seemed like fate had a plan. Melissa, curious and competitive, asked Joe to teach her how to play Magic: The Gathering, even spending the night before watching YouTube tutorials to get the basics down. They met for their first date at Optimism Brewery, which felt fitting—after all, their story was built on chance encounters and a lot of hope. Joe unknowingly wore a shirt from Melissa's favorite artist, and after a couple of rounds of Magic, Melissa suggested heading to 8oz Burgers, unaware that cheeseburgers were Joe's favorite meal. From that night on, it was clear they were well-suited for each other—Joe's easygoing nature balancing Melissa's curiosity and excitement for life's little adventures. Together, they’ve been writing a story filled with serendipity and laughter ever since.