Deborah and Nancy, who had been together for five and a half years, decided to marry when same-sex marriage became legally possible, despite initial hesitations from Nancy. Their wedding took place in a coffee house where they first met, but just twenty days later, Nancy was hit by a truck, creating a medical crisis that highlighted the lack of legal recognition and rights for same-sex couples. The experience deepened their commitment to each other and motivated them to advocate for marriage equality to address the inequities they faced.