On Wednesday February 7, 2024 I texted your Mom and Dad “it is showtime” and asked them to dinner.

On Thursday February 15, 2024 at 7pm I took your Mom and Dad to Sfoglina in Rosslyn.

At 6:45pm we met at the Turnberry and walked over together. At that meal, I explained my intentions for us and what they should expect from me. I walked them through my justification for why I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. I asked for their permission.

Rob responded, “I don’t remember seeing that payment hit our accounts. Rose, you remember seeing the payment?” Rose looked at Rob, nodded in agreement. They weren’t happy. I called the bank the bank is apologizing. Anyway, that’s not the point. They said yes.

You’ve heard this story before - for the most part. Usually it ends here.

But that’s because I couldn’t tell you what happened next.

Welcome to the rest of that conversation.