ROMEO AND JULIET: A tale of two sweethearts separated by the Hudson

I am here to tell you the story of
Two households, both alike in dignity,
In fair Verona -- uh, I mean, NYC and Montclair, where we lay our scene...



From forth a pair of star-cross'd sweethearts did emerge,
For a lunch-date of some apple juice and pizza.



My brother, Luke - impetuous, loud, and love-struck,
And
His strawberry-haired Lily - gentle, sweet, and slightly grilled by the recent arrival of her adorable spotlight-stealing baby brother.



Luke, looking for the exchange of his love's faithful vow...may be moving a little too fast.



Wisely and slow, my brother! They stumble that run fast.

Lily thinks it over, and decides that Luke was not stepping o'er the bounds of modesty.



Nurse Bernadette is skeptical. She asks how these two crazy kids can make it work when a bridge, a tunnel, and tons of commuter traffic divides them?



Love is a tender and fierce thing, Nurse B! Don't you agree, Ryan?



Fear not!
And don't be fooled by this innocent sand play.
These two are hatching a complicated real estate coup by which an apartment is bought and sold, a house is acquired, and countless local playdates ensue!



Young love and suburban bliss WILL prevail!