It was a lovely day out. The sun was shining, there wasn't a cloud in the sky. It was on days like these that Aaron was glad that his and Alexander's apartment was close to the World Trade Towers, otherwise known as the Twin Towers. This way, he could simply walk to work.

It wasn't a very long walk, only taking about twenty minutes. The courtyard in front of the towers was bustling with people. While Aaron wasn't really one for socializing, he still greeted and waved at those he passed. He entered the South Tower and went straight to the elevator. He would've taken the stairs if his floor weren't the eighty-fourth. He entered the elevator and waited patiently for it to bring him to his floor.

"Good morning Mr Burr." A voice said. Aaron smiled at the receptionist.

"Hello, Maria. How are you?" He asked pleasantly.

"I'm wonderful! Thank you. I've finally gotten myself a date!" She said dreamily.

Aaron chuckled. "I'm glad for you. But I'm afraid I need to go work." He said teasingly. Maria flushed slightly.

"Yes of course. My apologies, sir." She said, flustered.

"It's fine Maria. I'll speak with you later. I hope you enjoy that date." He said with a wink. He turned and walked to his office, setting something down on his desk, before hanging his coat.

He settled at his desk and got to work.

"Aaron!" Aaron turned in his chair and gave his boss a polite smile.

"Do you need something, sir?" He asked.

"I just heard about your engagement and wanted to congratulate you." His boss said pleasantly.

Aaron blinked in surprise. "O-Oh. Thank you, sir."

"When is the wedding?" His boss asked.

"We're thinking around June of next year. The planning isn't complete and we haven't gotten a guest list yet..." He trailed off slightly. "But we're working on it."

"That's how it is for most couples..." His voice trailed off and his eyes widened in horror. Aaron frowned, before realizing that he was looking at something behind him.

"What is it?" Aaron's hands flew to his mouth as he stared in shock. "Oh my god."

The North Tower was on fire.