Author's Note: This is an idea for a TV show based on the books in the Left Behind series. The characters in this series will have different names and personalities, except for Nicolae Carpathia, whom we all know is the Antichrist in the Left Behind franchise.

Season 1, Episode 1: Flight 248

Bill Parker was 42 years old and a skilled pilot. Bill had been flying planes ever since he was nineteen. Bill loved his job. However, his job as a pilot didn't give him enough time to spend with his wife, Allison Reed Parker, or their son, Ben Parker. Bill loved his family, but he hated his wife's religion. Every day, Allison would pray for Bill and Ben. Christianity and all this religious stuff clearly annoyed Bill and Ben.

Bill was on his way to O'Hare International Airport to fly a plane to England. It was flight 248. Allison ran out of their home in Mount Prospect, Illinois, and hugged her husband tightly.

"I'll be praying for you during your flight", Allison said.

Give me a break, Bill thought.

Bill took a taxi to the airport. Bill spoke politely to some of the passengers before it was time for boarding.

Bill sat in the cockpit, quietly humming to himself and smiling. Bill was looking forward to flying the plane and earning more money as a result.

Little did Bill know that his life would change forever on that plane. Bill and the other passengers on Flight 248 would be in for a huge shock.

In Flight 248, First-Class….

As Bill Parker was getting ready for the plane to take off in the cockpit, Rohit Sharma, aged 21, was getting ready for a conference he was planning to attend in England. Rohit was a devout Muslim. Rohit's father, Nikhil Sharma, and older brother, Rahul Sharma, were even more dedicated to their Islamic faith. Rohit was a business entrepreneur. Rohit was born in India, then moved to Illinois when he was four years old.

Rohit had expressed interest in finance and economics after he graduated from middle school. Rohit had plans to start his own business and wanted this conference to go well.

But just like Bill, Rohit had no clue that God would have other plans.

Rohit had heard about Christianity and Jesus. However, he never felt inclined to become a Christian, and for good reason. Rohit's father believed that Christians were enemies of God and an insult to Islam. And Rohit certainly had no interest in disobeying his father.

So, Rohit leaned back in his seat as he read the Quran. Sandy Comstock, 25, was another passenger of Flight 248 sitting in first-class. Sandy was a writer working with Global Weekly.

Joyce Dancer, 23, was also sitting in first-class, typing some notes on a laptop. Joyce was working with a magazine company in Illinois and was supposed to interview some celebrities in England.

In Flight 248, Second-Class…

Zoey Harper, 20, was sitting in the second-class section exchanging kisses with her boyfriend, Wishy Walters. Wishy was a Christian, but Zoey was an atheist. Zoey and Wishy were planning a romantic vacation in England.

"God will take care of us", Wishy said.

"Sure", Zoey said, rolling her eyes. Zoey really didn't care much for Wishy's faith, but he was such an incredible and good-looking guy. Plus, Wishy genuinely cared about her. He wasn't like the many males in the world that had taken advantage of women or acted like an arrogant and selfish guy. Wishy wasn't boastful. Wishy really was living out his faith. But still, Zoey thought all the religious stuff was boring and uninteresting.

Perry Warden, 30, was also sitting in second-class, hoping to attend some training sessions in England. Perry had served for a year in the United States Military and wanted to see if he could gain more work and experience.

Eddie Exton, 27, was watching a movie in second-class. Eddie was not really religious. He attended church, but he never really bought into the things that the pastors were saying at his church in Illinois.

Josh Grant, 24, was in second-class looking forward to seeing Manchester United play their big soccer game against Liverpool. Josh was a secular atheist and did not believe in or enjoy Christianity in the slightest.

String Becker, 33, was planning to go on vacation in England after working for four grueling weeks. String really needed a break.

Kade Gordonhurst, 23, was planning to go to London and explore the city. Kade's sister, Kara, was a Christian. Kade was not.

Tony Cataldo, 23, was immersed and engrossed in a TV show he was watching in second-class. Tony hated all religions, even though his entire family were Christians.

Pete Alessandra, 29, was listening to music. Pete was planning on attending a rock concert that was supposed to be held in London. Pete was not religious, and no one in his family was either.

Larry Levine, 39, was reading a magazine. Larry's wife Jozie was religious, and Larry and Jozie had two children that were two years and six months old, respectively.

Sylvester Coddmyer, 36, was watching a baseball game on his screen in second-class. Sylvester was not religious, even though his wife was. Sylvester and his wife, Jenna, had only one child, who was seven years old.

The lives of these men and women would be changed forever on Flight 248. None of them knew each other prior to this day. But they would all share the horror of what they would experience as something they all had in common. They had no idea that on this plane ride, something would happen that would permanently alter their perspective on life completely.

After all the passengers seemed to be sitting and ready, Bill Parker then announced, "Passengers of Flight 248, fasten your seatbelts. It's time for takeoff."

They had no idea what would await them.