Why love? In five different situations in as many stories love strikes, sometimes in an unusual way. What happens next remains uncertain, but the couples have a foundation for the future. Much has been written about love at first sight. Does it exist or should it be called a "possibility of love at first sight"? Somehow people have a way of knowing of their future compatibility even though there are still many obstacles to face before a solid romance develops. Some of the factors are locational, and mutual interest seems important. Still, like lightning, love comes frequently when it is totally unexpected, as these stories of initial encounter show.