Kasey Kahl and Vienna Girardi’s Whirlwind Romance: The Way They Were [PHOTOS]

May we present to you a touching narrative told through pictures. Kasey Kahl and Vienna Girardi’s romance was a mere eight months — though we had hope that it might be eternal (eternally televised, anyway). But as they say, a candle that burns so fierce and bright is bound to burn out quickly.

From confronting Jake Pavelka to nursing her back to health, Kasey was with V through it all. But all we have now is the way they were. Grab a hanky, draw the curtains, and enjoy the most heart-wrenching tale ever to be told (this week, anyway).