It all started with a fateful meeting in a VSDB stairwell during a ShenanArts performance. Love at first sight? Mikey waits for April's cue to step on stage ...

After a hike up Humpback Rock the ever curious high schoolers sneak a first kiss before being sprayed with a garden hose.

Mikey sets off to conquer the world. Returns to Staunton in 2012. World remains unconquered.

April packs up and moves to Georgia to see the big fish.

By 2020 both are home in Staunton, VA.

First real date. April stalks Mikey at the Staunton Farmers' Market. Mikey invites April over for a taco dinner. Highlights include attic exploration and meeting the squirrel tenants upstairs.

Nala moves in and finds her forever lap(top).

One year later the big question is dropped. (Spoiler alert — April says yes!)