So I'm just getting the next ball rolling and throwing around ideas. I know there's 2 more coming.... Ya'll know your characters, and these are just opening thoughts. I'm open to anything!

Spence - So I feel like Matt knows Spence from a hospital visit. He did something crazy, and they bonded over a T-shirt Matt had on or something similar. Matt thought Spence was attractive, and based on Spence's conversation about his yorkie thought maybe he was gay too, or at least bi.... they went out and became instant friends.

Max- Like most people, Matt sought after Max needing money. They met in a comic book store, or something similar as Max was checking out Anime, and Matt was more interested in foam swords or something to that sort. They got talking, eventually Max gave him a loan, the rest is history.

Rafe- I think Rafe and Matt hit it off at a pub. Maybe their relationship even started with a drunk fight, and wound up with a deep friendship. 

Johanna- I think they have kind of a love hate relationship. They pick on each other, but only they are allowed to pick on each other. My thought is Warren knew Matt. Maybe an old boss. When things went badly, Matt took Johanna's side.

Stas - On the wrong end of a bad bet perhaps. A bit cliche, but Matt made a bet with his friends that he could get with a model. Despite his best moves, it didn't work, but a friendship came out of it after all.

Avery - I struggle with this one. I love the character. I think it's one of those relationships where on the surface they seem like complete opposites, but as they get to know each other they realize that the other isn't that bad.... Maybe they just know each other through everyone else? Totally open to you!

Alexei - I'm open to ideas. Not sure where he fits in this craziness, but I'm excited to have him on board!