When Matthew and Lirije first crossed paths, it was nothing short of explosive—literally. Lirije was on her inaugural ambulance call for a patient injured in a grill explosion, while Matthew, a firefighter on the scene, was impatiently opening the side door of the ambulance where Lirije was seated. It was love at first sight, even though they exchanged no words. They both recalled this moment when they met again at Mohegan headquarters, where Lirije was working as an EMT and Matthew was volunteering. From that point on, they became inseparable, with Matthew developing a keen interest in EMS side and eventually earning his EMT certification. Their love blossomed quickly, leading them to begin traveling the world together, move into their first apartment, and share countless moments of laughter, tears, and joy. They are both excited about the future they are building together.