Irene Adler believed fate intended her for some reason, which still remained a mystery to her, that tonight she had to go visit her old friend. When it came to fate Irene felt nearly helpless as to what would happen next. It seemed to have a habit of grabbing her by the wrists and directing her where to go exactly, which at times could be helpful, or just plain annoying. Then again her visions brought (usually) the insight needed to help and in some cases, save others. Always being the kind, softhearted type Irene was always the first to want to help others as long as she could remember. Her mother reminded her often that it was her gift and curse and that if she wasn't careful enough it could bring about her own death. But now without her "gift" the world was a place she could only imagine from old memories, because not only was she a seer, but a blind woman.

Today was the day she would become a mother, well a foster mother, but a mother nonetheless to a little girl. Without her this young girl would fall possibly into the wrong hands, or even die, altering not only her future but also the lives of numerous. Now all she needed to do was stumble upon the little girl. Being blind didn't particularly fit well with this case but if she was at the right place and of course, with the exact timing, it shouldn't be too hard.

The driver slammed on the brakes causing the whole car to shake. Just when he was about to turn and apologize to his boss for stopping so abruptly, she interrupted, a smile creeping unto her face.

"I believe we have a visitor, John."

A young man with every promise for a bright future practically ensured to him, John was lucky and bright, till one day his life was turned upside down. His father, a rich businessman, suddenly went into debt and they lost everything. That was the day everything suddenly changed, he could either leave his family, go to college, like nothing happened, or take care of his family as they had for him over the years. He couldn't abandon his family so he went out in search of jobs, but none (besides fast food places) would hire him. So John worked at the local coffee shop part time and had two side jobs. Till one day he stumbled upon an elderly lady who kindly offered him a job that would ensure enough money not only his family but for him.

Nearly 10 years later, John still devoutly worked for Irene. Mainly as a chauffer and sometimes doing odd jobs around the house, even though his father finally gained back the money needed to start over (becoming twice as rich before the incident) after a year of working for Irene. He was free to go to college and follow in his father's footsteps (hopefully without the debt) but instead stayed on with Irene. Sometimes, more so towards the beginning, he was surprised on how she always seemed to know when something important would happen, but he always trusted Irene because she was "special" as his nana would say, and so far she had never once led him wrong.

So when he was instructed to bring the half-frozen little girl off the side of the road, (that he almost hit) and into the safety and warmth of the car, John did not once ask why. Because by now he knew everything happened for a reason.

"Destiny is something that cannot be avoided, if it's meant to happen then there's nothing that can be done to possibly prevent it." Both his Nana and Irene once mentioned. Which caused John's smile to broaden, from those single memories. They were so much alike, it was almost eerie, but he loved and missed his Nana so much, which caused him to like Irene all the more. It was as if she'd never died.

Note: Please read and review. I hope you enjoy. And just to let you all know I dont think i'll be adding more till next weekend. I hope you dont mind. And thanks for all the reviews on the last chapter. I think their why i even wrote more tonight. postive comments always help...and advice. and whatever else anyone can think of...

-SGG