Although we've known each other since 2020, Rays guest bartending in 2025 at my Bar was the 1st time we realized we might have something special...A couple weeks later & a few drinks in, I'm knocking on his co-owned cottage door at 6am w/a friend (who convinced me bringing him a sandwich was a great idea). He didn't wake up, seen the camera alerts in the morning, & was very confused as of why we were there. After the truth be told, & the embarrassment faded, our love story started & grew fast!

Ray had played Photograph/Ed Sheeran & I just loved it. One day he asked me if I was free for a little bit, of course I said yes. He picked me up, pulled over, pulled me out, & started playing photograph, & we danced under a 6th st sign in the middle of the day. To this day we drop everything & dance to Photograph when it comes on & he sings,"When I'm away, I will remember how you kissed me under the lamppost back on 6th st. Hearing you whisper through the phone, wait for me to come back home".

Honestly, we'd probably spend some of it making memories & some of it making a difference. We'd take our family on an adventure, enjoy a few date trips together, & then give back to some community events. The money would be wonderful, but the real prize is getting to share the experiences with the people we love. We would continue to build a life we're proud of together, full of love.