1.1 Fated

What brings people together on this planet spinning around the sun at 67, 108 miles per hour? Is it mere chance or something more? Are certain people meant to be together. Do soul mates really exist? And if so, what are your chances of meeting that person? Or are you fated to meet them no matter what? This is where our legacy unequivocally begins.

Here are two people about to be thrown together. Meet Grayson Baker. He is an average guy with an unnatural shyness concerning talking to people in general. He enters this small restaurant in Sunset Valley. For once Grayson is feeling confident. He has just won an award for his latest novel. He decides to get a latte before continuing home.

Behind him is Gwen Smith. The night before she had a horrible experience with an acting audition. She was so upset she packed her car and drove until she ran out of gas. Stopping in Sunset Valley, she decides to buy some food before looking for a job.

They both stop short at the door when they realize that the restaurant isn't open on Thursdays. Suddenly, it starts to rain in sheets. They both get under the awning waiting for it to let up. The parking lot for the restaurant is a block away and neither wants to get drenched in the downpour.

For a few minutes they stand there awkwardly then Grayson, contrary to his nature starts to talk. "So, what brings you to Sunset Valley? This town isn't exactly Hidden Springs." Gwen laughed. Unlike Grayson, she isn't so serious and tries to make the best of bad luck. "I'm a lousy actress. Trying to start fresh I guess. I play guitar but doubt that will get me a job in this town. I'll probably end up a fry cook somewhere." She smiled, not at all bothered at the prospect.

Grayson wasn't sure how to respond. "Well, uh...that's interesting. I'm sure you'll find a good job here." Gwen asked. "What do you do?" Grayson adjusted his glasses. "I'm a writer. I write a bit of everything really..." And proceeded to tell her about his latest book that won an award. He realized he had talked more to Gwen than any girl in his whole life...other than his mom.

As the rain began to let up, Grayson understood that fate had given him a chance he may never get again. He took Gwen's hand, "Gwen, I had a great time talking to you. Would you possibly want to go out on a real date?" Gwen grinned ear to ear. "I would love that."