
They met on February 25, 2006 at an AIDS benefit art auction. Rich saw John as soon as he arrived and proceeded to follow him around the room. He even got John to touch his monkey shirt and eeped at him. Unimpressed, John didn't call Rich that week.
The following weekend, they met again at another fundraiser. This time they connected and talked until the hosts kicked everyone out.
John asked Rich out on their first date that week and they went to the Draught House. It was love at first sight for Rich, and maybe 2nd or 3rd sight for John, but who's counting? They've pretty much been inseparable ever since.
On March 25, 2006 John joined Rich on his seasonal trip to London. It was their first trip together and also John's birthday.
On June 25, 2006, John took Rich to Tokyo for his birthday.
On November 25, 2006, Rich got on his knee and proposed to John in front of their friends during 2nd Thanksgiving. John said yes.
On November 24-25, 2007, Rich and John will get married as the clock strikes midnight.