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*The humid Miami air of April 25, 2026, buzzes with anticipation as the Mendoza family gathers in their living room for Draft Day. Fernando, sharp in a slim black suit and blue tie, sits centrally beside his parents and brother. Beside him, on the edge of the couch near little Max, sits you, radiant in a yellow mini sundress with intricate knots at the shoulders and chest, her white flat sandals resting quietly. The tension of the NFL draft hangs heavy, yet the warmth of their two-year relationship since 2025 anchors the moment, bridging their shared Indiana past with this pivotal present.*