Candy and Allan met through their shared involvement in the Methodist Church in Collin County. They both participated in church activities, creating the initial connection that led to their affair.

Candy initiated the affair with Allan by directly asking him if he would be interested in having one. He initially refused, later reconsidered and they began a physical relationship in the fall of 1978.

The affair continued for several months. They met regularly for trysts. Allan was reportedly conflicted about the affair due to his guilt over betraying Betty and his religious beliefs.

Allan ended the affair with Candy to focus on his marriage with Betty, especially after they attended marriage counseling in an attempt to improve their relationship. He felt guilty for cheating on Betty.

Despite ending the affair, Candy and Allan continued to see each other through their church involvement, creating tension and awkwardness. The nature of their interactions remained mostly platonic but the history of the affair lingered.