. >> just three days before the new year, life forever changed for joan while -- jill lyall. >> it was garrett saying that there was an accident and that i was the best thing that ever loved me. >> i knew i had to get to him. he said he couldn't feel his legs. >> a secret service agent on the job for just months was one of four agents injured when new hampshire. his smile. and his eyes. and he says hey babe and i knew we would find a way to get through it. >> four days he could feel nothing below his shoulders. >> he is regaining, every day he's doing a little bit more, moving his right arm which is really exciting. little victories. >> the little things are now all big things. >> our world might take a different path, but it's still him and i together. >> reporter: and in a week and a half, joan has learned only a few things really man -- really matter. there march wedding is still on although it might be delayed and when the day does come there will only be one thing. >> he is and always will be the best person that i've ever met. he inspires me. >> reporter: this couple has been tog