It was a day JJ McCarthy would never forget. After years of hard work, dedication, and countless hours on the field, his dream had finally come true—he was an NFL quarterback. He had just been drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, and now, he and his girlfriend, Katy Kuropas, were standing outside U.S. Bank Stadium, the place he would call home for the next chapter of his career.

Katy looked up at him with a mix of pride and awe, her eyes sparkling. “I can’t believe we’re here,” she said, squeezing his hand tightly. “JJ, this is everything you’ve worked for. I’m so proud of you.”

JJ smiled, his heart full as he took in the massive stadium towering over them. “I couldn’t have done this without you.”

They had been together since high school, through every win, every loss, and every moment of doubt. She had been his rock, the one who pushed him when he thought about giving up and celebrated every step of his journey.

Walking into the stadium together, JJ couldn’t help but feel a wave of emotion. The locker rooms, the field, the roaring echoes that would soon be filled with fans cheering his name—it all felt surreal.

Katy grinned as they stepped onto the field, her sneakers clicking on the turf. “I knew you were destined for this the first time I saw you throw a football in high school,” she teased, nudging him playfully.

JJ laughed, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. “You mean when I threw that interception sophomore year?”

“Details,” Katy joked, leaning into him. “But seriously, JJ, this is just the beginning. You’re going to do amazing things here.”

As they stood in the middle of the field, JJ looked around, soaking in the moment. “I’m not just doing this for me,” he said softly. “I’m doing it for us—for everything we’ve worked for together.”

Katy smiled, leaning up to kiss his cheek. “And I’ll be with you every step of the way.”

they then stared walking to the office so you could sign the contract