[Verse 1] It started with a walk to school, You and your brother, thought I was cool. You’d run on up, then slow right down, With a little smile, just hangin' around. I thought, “What’s this girl doin’? She’s barely four!” Talkin’ ‘bout things I’d never heard before. But you wanted my attention, that much was clear, So I guess I gave in, year after year. [Chorus] How it all began, I never could have guessed, A little girl with wide eyes and endless zest. Years went by, but fate pulled us close, And somehow, you became the one I love most. [Verse 2] Fast forward a bit, I’m workin’ at the screen, Slingin’ popcorn, just a regular scene. Then in you walked, with your friends in tow, Arguing ‘bout which film to go. Didn’t recognize you, not a bit, You bought popcorn, but didn’t commit. Then that night, a friend request came, And I thought, “Hey, I know that name…” [Chorus] How it all began, with popcorn and fate, A girl from the past, showing up at my gate. Funny how life leads you where you belong, It took me some time, but I wasn’t wrong. [Bridge] I had a rough year, things got bad, You were the first friend who made me feel glad. And when I realized what you meant to me, Turns out, you were dating someone, unfortunately. Yeah, you had your own life, I had mine too, But I knew someday, I’d find my way to you. I tried once more, though you said, “Let’s stay friends,” But lucky for me, this story didn’t end. [Verse 3] Now here we stand, as husband and wife, You’re my best friend, my joy, my life. The cleverest girl, the kindest heart, How could I have known, even from the start? You saved me then, and you save me still, Through ups and downs, and every thrill. So here’s to you, my love, my friend, To the start of our forever, no end. [Final Chorus] (lifting his glass) How it all began, with smiles and grace, Little moments, leading to this place. To Sam, my love, my heart, my cheer, I’m grateful for you, now and here. [All Guests] To Sam!