It all began back in seventh grade, 2010. Sofia Thomas and Selina Yossef were the best of friends and decided they wanted to become even closer. Sisters. How to make their wish come true? Simply set up Sofia's little brother with Selina's little sister. The perfect plan!

Julian and Alia began their very serious grade school relationship by never seeing each other, but endlessly talking on the phone. While they occasionally held hands at football games, the relationship was mostly virtual, with Sofia delivering any gifts Julian sent Alia's way. One gift in particular Alia still has to this day.

Flashforward a decade, to the wedding of Montana and Dante Dechellis. Alia, Montana's friend, and Julian, Dante's friend were reunited thanks to a certain Vince Pecchia reintroducing the two. After realizing they had moved down the street from each other in Columbus, they felt it was fate to give their relationship another try, and Sofia and Selina's wish to become sisters came true.