A/N: Now that Fall's here and this upcoming weekend is one of those Marathon's I like to watch takes place I'd figure I take one of my favorite characters and write this story. I'm really not a runner but I've done a bit of research so some things may not be accurate and is part of my little imagination. this is AU of course. Finally the usual disclaimers apply.

Enjoy.

Chapter 1

August 26, 2012

Nell was nervously checking the news. In a little over a week, she would be realizing her dream of running the New York Marathon. There was just one problem, Hurricane Sandy. For the past couple of days forecasters were saying that she was barreling towards the East Coast of the United States but what had everyone worried was how big and dangerous this storm was getting and its target was looking like The New York-New Jersey shore. Not good! She was saying in her head. Of course she was hoping for better news but as time went on it was getting worse. She was hoping that the storm wasn't as bad as they were predicting so the marathon could take place on November fourth.

Hetty was the only one at this point who knew she was doing this in fact Hetty had approved her leave request for the one week period around that date. The reservations had been made the hotel in Manhattan booked and everything was ready the only real kink could be a hurricane that was shaping up to be a superstorm. Closing her laptop she got ready for bed and would be checking ZNN and the Weather Channel for updates in the morning.

Saturday morning she was up by seven to do her run and then run some errands to pick up some last minute items for the trip and a little grocery shopping. Once she got home, she spent the time cleaning and had ZNN on in the background as she worked and did laundry. She was interrupted when Hurricane warnings were now being posted for the New York City area and Mayor Michael Bloomberg order evacuations. The forecast wasn't looking good. But still Nell was being optimistic.

Sunday Morning

"Miss Jones I'm growing concerned about this storm."

"You're not the only one Hetty," Nell spoke into her cell. "I'm hoping I can still get to New York in a few days."

"Same here."

"Let's play this by ear hopefully this storm will turn tonight or something."

"All we can do is hope for the best now."

After finishing her call with Hetty, Nell tried some yoga and read a book to try and clear her mind but it was no use. After eating dinner that night, she was watching the coverage from New York and already things were beginning to happen out there. She finally gave up around 9 p.m. and went to bed with a bad felling that this was not going to be a good week.

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