They don t drink. They are looking for love rather than sex. They prove themselves to be mature, responsible individuals which in and of itself lifts them a notch above those around them. The audience can see from the beginning that it is simply a matter of time before Preston and Amanda get together. The only thing that is taking so long is the fear of rejection that keeps Preston from speaking his mind.
Fear is a crippling device of the devil.
Throughout the scriptures we see that God had to continually remind His people to have no fear. Fear must be defeated if we are to accomplish all that we desire. Preston talks a lot about fate and signs of things meant to be. Many people will wait a lifetime for a ship that never comes in. Because It s Never Going to Happen.