Tristian and Cody met while standing in line at Starbucks. He had ordered a white chocolate mocha. She was standing behind him and heard the order and commented "The classy white boy drink". He turned around and saw that she was dressed really nice and blurted out " You're an asshole! What's your name?" They started dating shorty after.

On the evening of October 21, Cody insisted that two go out for a romantic evening, because of a crazy and eventful week the two had faced. The two found themselves at Olive Garden for dinner and drinks. After an evening of fun and relaxation they finished up and set off to her house. In the process of walking back to the apartment Tristian mistakenly "took her short cut" stepping into the grass wearing heels only to get stuck in the mud. Cody's laughter eventually subsided and he helped her back to her feet. Brad Paisley's song Then was heard from the steps leading to the door. Being the gentleman he is, he opened the door for her where balloons were hanging and a path paved of gold coins as well as flowers lead into a heart. Cody grabbed her by the hand and walked to the hearts center where he got down on one knee popping the big question. Without hesitation Tristian said yes!