I DO NOT OWN THESE CHARACTERS. THEY BELONG TO THE CW NETWORK. THIS IS A WORK OF FANFICTION BY OMEGAPWHITE.

Tears filled Catherine's eyes as she sat quietly, waiting on the light to turn green. After several minutes the light finally turned and she slowly hit the accelerator to move forward. Just as she was clearing the intersection, a red truck came speeding down the street and t-boned her car. Glass shattered, followed by the sound of metal crushing. Catherine was ejected from the car and landed in an open field nearby.

Mayhem ensued as another car rear-ended the truck, creating a pile-up and traffic for miles. Several people exited their vehicles to render aid until the paramedics arrived.

"Ma'am, can you hear me?"

Catherine's eyes fluttered open and she found herself face to face with a handsome stranger.

"You have been in an accident. Paramedics are on their way."

Catherine started to fade as her eyes slowly closed and her body went limp.

Catherine Chandler grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. She was an only child that found herself orphaned at the age of twelve. A wealthy uncle reared her and provided a life coveted by many. Catherine graduated from Yale, and later from Yale law school. Soon after she became one of the top attorneys in Mississippi.

Catherine and Sam attended the same private school and later Yale. After years of dating they became engaged.

She was leaving her bridal shower, where she had received the most dreadful news. Apparently, Sam had been sleeping with her friend Alex, who was also a bridesmaid. Alex didn't hesitate to make their affair public, along with the fact that she was carrying Sam's child. Upon hearing the news, Catherine ran out in a haste and drove off into the night.

JACKSON REGENCY HOSPITAL

Three months later

What is that beeping sound? What is on my face? A million thoughts ran through Catherine's mind and as she opened her eyes, they were all answered. Pictures flashed in her head as everything came rushing back.

"Ms. Chandler, you're finally awake."

"How are you feeling?"

"A little sore."

"Do you remember anything?"

"I was driving and I heard glass breaking around me. I remember seeing a man's face before I passed out."

"That must have been the good Samiritan, who came to check on you. You lost one kidney and your other kidney was failing, so when he heard you needed a kidney, he offered to donate one of his, and miraculously, he was a perfect match. Per his request, we can't give you his name or any other information. I will say, if it wasn't for him, you could still be waiting on a donor.

Catherine was astounded by the news. Why wouldn't he allow her to know his identity? She needed to thank him for saving her life. She had to find him. She wouldn't give up until she did.

VINCENT

He stood in the distance, barely able to see her face. He sensed every feeling in her body. They were connected now and he vowed to always protect her.

Vincent grew up in upstate New York in a family of firefighters. Vincent was an althlete as well as a scholar. He attended Columbia on an academic scholarship and had planned to attend medical school, but after a disastrous fire, claimed the life of both of his brothers, Vincent needed to get away, so he joined the army. He served in the army for four years before being honorably discharged. He came home a changed man and after most of his immediate family members died, he moved to Jackson, Mississippi to get away.

He became an engineer and with his firefighter background, he was soon one of the best in the state of Mississippi.

Vincent watched Catherine's eyes open, and even from a distance he recognized those same eyes that captivated him the night of the accident. He could sense her fear as she took in her surroundings. He watched a nurse fill in the blanks for her. His interest piqued and he wanted to meet her or rather meet her again, in a more coherent state.

Moments later, Vincent watched as tears ran down her face. The pain was obvious, but why? He felt compelled to comfort her, but he stood still. He couldn't. No, she could never know who he was.

A MONTH LATER

Catherine was discharged from the hospital, but she was still under doctor's orders. Catherine always exercised, so she walked at the local park every morning. It was her daily outing and she looked forward to it.

The rays of the sun were vibrant and dew was visible on the grass as Catherine walked the trail at the park. She was feeling stronger and stronger every day. As she neared the end of the trail, she noticed a handsome gentleman approaching. Their eyes met and her heart skipped a beat. She felt warm and tingly inside. He looked vaguely familiar. She knew she had seen him somewhere before, but where?

"Excuse me, sir, do I know you?" Catherine asked.

"Uh...no, I'm sorry, you have me confused with someone else."

"My mistake. Sorry for bothering you, sir."

As they passed each other, theirs eyes locked. They could hear each other's heartbeat. Time stood still as their worlds collided.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude. I'm Vincent."

"Hi, I'm, Catherine."

Vincent extended his hand and Catherine took it. Sparks flew as they once again became transfixed on each other.

Catherine knew it was something about him, but she had no idea what that something was.

Vincent knew it was no turning back now. He had given her a part of him and now she was connected to him forever.

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