A few days later, Nick was on his way to the precinct when he came across a roadblock, forcing him to take a different route. He turned left at the next intersection. As he was driving, the street seemed familiar but he couldn't quite remember when he had been there. But as he spotted the coffee shop ahead, he knew exactly where he was. Without realizing what he was doing, he quickly pulled over in an empty parking spot nearby. He turned off the engine of his car and looked out the window. This is where it had all begun; this is where he had met the love of his life.
His memory flashed back to that fateful day six years ago. He remembered every little detail so perfectly, like it was permanently burned in his mind.
He was leaning against the passenger door of Hank's car when he noticed her walking out of the coffee shop, laughing as she spoke with another woman he assumed was her colleague. Nick couldn't help but stare at her, this goddess who was undoubtedly the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen. He immediately felt something stir deep down inside of him, a strange yet warm feeling he could not explain. Hank was talking to him, but Nick was unable to take his eyes off her… nor did he want to. And when she noticed him looking at her, she smiled back at him, as though she too had felt the attraction. But then, her face changed; the stunning beauty turned into a terrifying creature, one that would haunt his dreams for months to come. Nick thought he was going crazy. But he later found out that the woman had triggered something inside of him and sent him on a life-changing journey; he had become a Grimm.
A loud honk drew Nick back to reality. He was still in his car, staring at the coffee shop. Any second now he was expecting to see that beautiful woman walk out again. But he knew it was impossible; Adalind was at the opposite end of the city, in their loft.
Nick was about to start the car again when he noticed the building next to the coffee shop, another familiar place; the jewelry store where he had purchased Juliette's engagement ring.
Nick's cellphone started ringing; it was Hank.
"Hey Hank, what's up?" he answered.
"Nick, where are you?"
"I'm on my way to the precinct" he lied.
"Actually, don't bother coming here. Wu just called, they found a body in a motel on 5th Street and South East Stark. Just meet me there."
Nick was staring at the jewelry store.
"Nick, are you there?" asked Hank.
"Yeah… look, there's something I need to take care of first. I'll be there as soon as I can."
Nick hung up the phone and put it back in his pocket. He then got out of his car and headed towards the jewelry store.
