Jake lived with his parents and older sister, Stephanie, in New York City. He had his powers since he was five, but he kept them secret. He lived a pretty normal life. He went to school, hung out with friends, played a few sports, and even had girlfriend, Olivia Blake. His father gave him his Harley Davidson motorcycle for his sixteenth birthday. but on that night, the Brother Hood attacked New York City. They destroyed buildings, robbed banks and killed people. Debris from a building was about to fall on his girlfriend, but he used his powers to protect her. It was the first time he ever used his powers in front of someone. But one of the members of the Brother Hood saw him use his powers. He told him if he didn't join the Brother Hood, they would kill Olivia and his family. Jake had no choice but to agree to join.