Brooke and Sam have known each other since 2013, meeting each other as co-workers at Publix (there's a theme here with meeting important people here....). While it wasn't friendship at first site, it turned into long-lasting best friendship. Brooke and Sam have experienced so much life together, from career decisions, to falling in love, to heartbreak, and everything in between. Brooke is the most fierce, loyal friend who's never afraid to tell it like it is, and Sam couldn't imagine life without her (and Plato).

Seth has been a friend of both Sam and Alex for almost 8 years. Seth and Alex first met as roommates while attending THE Ohio State University in 2016. Over the years he has been an invaluable source of advice, wisdom, and serves as a shining example of husband material. His beard has been a source of jealousy from Alex for many years.

Emily and Sam have known each other since they were Gators (CHOMP CHOMP) at the University of Florida. Sam and Emily became close via their shared major (environmental engineering), and their friendship has continued past college. Whether living in Charlotte and Gainesville together or living apart, Emily and Sam have gone through their 20s and early 30s together. Emily is the most down to Earth person, always willing to give a helping hand (and a kick in the rear when needed).

Denis is a tremendous friend to both Sam and Alex, first meeting Sam when she moved to North Carolina. While he suffers from a debilitating lifelong condition (being a Philadelphia Eagles fan) he makes up for it by being amazing guy that supports noble causes and is a very eloquent writer - even authoring a recent book! Check out his book at: https://www.amazon.com/Putting-Cancer-Ice-Journey-Friendship/dp/B0CNFSPKFB

A lover of movies, beer, and turtles, Jensen is Alex's older younger sister. Her Leo energy is truly unmatched, as is her collection of books and fashion sense. She's the best mom to her THICC cat Puddle and her turtle, Mark Cuban, and Sam is so excited to be gaining her as a sister.

Kicked out of Kentucky for being too handsome, Zack is currently on the loose in New Mexico. A good friend of both Sam and Alex, he is smart, funny, and a dad of two (cats). Zack has a tendency to elevate whatever group function he is at to become far too fun, so watch out in November!

A lover of EDM and really neat fashion, Linnea (also known as Nay Nay, Nea Bear, Neynu, and Lin) is Alex's youngest sister. She isn't just another rave girl; she's an amazingly amazing person. She is cooler than Sam will ever be, and Sam is so excited to be gaining her as a sister.

Michael (THOMAS) Llerena has known Sam since they were in middle school. The two of them have experienced the truly cringe moments of adolescence together, and have been best friends since they reconnected in college at UF. While Alex cannot follow all of their inside jokes all of the time, he is excited to further his friendship with Mike, as he is one of the few that met him in 2016 in Gainesville. Check out his cool band: Mike Llerena and the Nerve!

Sam has known Stephanie, similarly to Emily, since they were Gators (CHOMP CHOMP) at the University of Florida. The three of them stumbled through engineering together. Sam and Stephanie's friendship is built off of long texts, phone calls, laughs, sarcasm, and long-lasting love. She is truly one of the sweetest humans, and the absolute best dog mom to Queen Ellie and Basil.

Sean (right) is a wold traveler and certified badass. He simultaneously saves lost travelers as a member of the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Club while also performing crucial duties for the U.S. Space Force. Sean and Alex have known each other since 2019 and for hopefully many more years. He is the best dad to Jack (left). You can follow his award-winning (?) instagram review page of instant noodles here: https://www.instagram.com/seanlikesnoods/