Jack's life hasn't been normal since he was 12. By touching someone he could see what their fate is going to be. When Jack taps into their lives it seems like hours but in reality it only lasts a couple of seconds. His parents and family noticed his peculiarity when he was around 15 years old. They thought he had epilepsy at the time and decided to put him in Special Education classes. Soon after, his parents were unable to deal with Jack's peculiarities and sent him to live with his aunt Emmy. They went to several doctors and not one could find a diagnosis.
