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Both girls gasped in shock as Crystal asked Ronda to be her daughter. Ronda started bawling, crying a storm as she tried hard to back away from Crystal. She turned to Storm who nodded to her that it was alright, she needed this for herself and it was what she truly wanted but never had the heart to ask. Ronda sat down and looked away in shame, telling Crystal, "I hoped to meet my mother, that she'd be in my life as my mom. I don't want to lose that part of her. I'm sorry, I don't want that." Chloe asked if there was any contact information for Ronda's mother, Crystal nodded and showed her it then had Mike go off to the nearest state trooper station to run the information. He called to tell them it was up to date and the woman was living in isolation. Ronda asked to visit her, Crystal agreed but told the kids that it'd be best to see her the next day. The family made a trek 300 miles to Fairbanks to see the woman who gave birth to Ronda, hoping that it would let things settle for Ronda. She was home and answered, meeting the family and seeing faces that she feared more than anything in life. Stone's family scared her, even if they were nothing like the man she still feared them simply due to his being related to them. She saw Ronda and started to shed tears, needing to sit down as the past finally caught up to her. Ronda asked if she was her mother, getting a meek, "I'm just the woman who gave birth to you. I can't be your mother, I'm sorry but you deserve better. I made a mistake 18 years ago and am stuck with it. I thought your father loved me, it turned out he only loved my vagina. I couldn't abort you as my family wanted and I had to beg your family to take you in. I hoped they'd never come back unless it was an emergency but I guess it was wishful thinking." She looked over at Crystal and proclaimed, "I kept tabs on you via your father and saw through his lies. You have had the best mother possible, even if she wasn't your mother officially. She treated you better than I could have, loved you as her own, even punished you as I wanted. I can't be your mother, she is. I'm sorry, but you deserve the best and your aunt is the best for you." Ronda asked if she had her blessing to be adopted, her mother shot back an angry, "You mean she hasn't already adopted you?" Crystal sighed and explained, "It's complicated. Stone kept objecting to custody and would have fought us over adoption. I wish we had come to you sooner. I'm sorry." Ronda's mother gave her a sympathetic, "I can't blame you for that and he is a piece of garbage who will do whatever it takes to ruin a life. I want Ronda to be your daughter, you are only making it official. I am willing to sign things to make it official, my blessing shuts down any objections by Stone." She signed the paperwork, hugged Ronda, and saw them off. Ronda got one last look at her and swore that she'd do what was right and be the best daughter Crystal could have. She was Crystal's daughter, it was just paperwork at this point in all of their eyes. Ronda was quiet the rest of the drive, everyone gave her space but did see Mason trying to play with her in his own attempt to cheer her up. She was happy to appease him, especially as he enjoyed being a center of attention to someone who looked upset. She softened at that, with Mason happily giggling as she played with his toys and made funny faces to him. The next few days were quiet as the family enjoyed a trip to Denali National Park with Kevin as he put on his uniform for the last time as a park ranger. He took great pride in showing the family around the various touristy areas while showing them some of the stuff that most didn't get to see. His colleagues were smart enough to let him enjoy the trip and work without actually doing much work, it was what he needed to do and was the perfect way to top off his career. The camping was good fun and saw Mason lessening his grip on Chloe and starting to become more of an independent kid. Kevin specifically led him around, with his grandfather being all smiles as he told the boy things that he wanted to hear and gave Mason a strong love for the park that his sisters, cousins, and nieces didn't show. Cindy happily told the other rangers that Mason had given him what he needed most- his ear and a willingness to listen to what grandpa had to say about his favorite place. Their third night saw Kevin turning in his badge and enjoying a retirement party, with representatives from the National Park Service there to send him off with respect. It was a fun night as old colleagues and friends told stories about the man behind the badge and his impact on the park. The kids being at the park and giving him a sendoff was one that was going to be remembered by his colleagues for ages. The number of kids caused the officials to ask Kevin about them, with Kevin explaining that they were all his grandchildren and two were his great-grandchildren through his eldest grandchild. The news that he had new grandchildren and had reconciled with his daughter caught them off guard, especially as they weren't in a place to exploit them due to the delicate situation. Kevin simply told them that they were great kids who were used to complex families and he was happy that his daughter found love even if she was now a grandmother years before she was actually ready to be one. The group returned home to heavy hearts as the last few days would be spent enjoying the town's kids events as well as relaxing in the woods. Stormy didn't want to go but she was guilted into it by the kids as well as TJ's pleading looks. He didn't want to be bored and Ronda was busy keeping the kids in line. His look was hard to refuse, she hated that he could do that to her but was glad he cared. The townsfolk were starting to ease up on the looks and sneers, especially as the reverend's flock had to disburse due to the reverend going to prison for parole violations on top of his pending charges. Stone was unable to do anything from his federal jail cell in Los Angeles, the US Marshals kept him from any outside contact except his lawyer. Without his presence, people were opening up and being themselves without fear of what he may do to them and what others would think of them. The first day was a kids' folk art event where all of the kids created art that was for sale to visitors. The girls were enjoying it until several boys Stormy's age started to harass her causing issues with parents. It wasn't Stormy's fault, and the other parents there were outraged at what the boys were saying to her. Stormy ignored them, focusing on helping Mason paint and causing the boys to try to do worse than act like loudmouths. When they finally went too far and made sexual remarks about him they were forced to tell what they meant then were laughed at by the parents. The boys never had a chance to respond, it was their own words used against them and it was humiliation that was well-earned. The boys started saying that he was a gay freak who deserved to get fucked in the ass. That followed a slew of lewd jokes about him sucking them off and enjoying their penis. That finally led to them saying that Stormy pranced around wanting them to do more, with the boys giving him what he wanted. Mike summed it up, "So you say that since you believe that he's gay he deserved to be sexually assaulted by you, forced to fellate you, forced to be sodomized by you, then forced to endure physical abuse? It seems to me that you are the one who are forcing your own sexual views on him as you were the ones to do all of what you are claiming he did and you enjoyed doing it. Further, what you just admitted to is a serious crime, all of you had just admitted to is textbook rape against a male. You boys sure enjoyed forcing him to sexually please you yet you never once admitted that he consented to doing it!" The boys tried to run off but were corralled by parents as well as the state trooper detail. The kids were looking at them with sick expressions while Stormy hid his head in shame. Ronda told him that it was already known and the boys confirmed what everyone suspected of them. The little kids didn't hear any of the exchange thanks to the adults moving them away from the kids. It was still tough to explain why the boys were being arrested and why Stormy was upset, the few that it was known to were silent and didn't let anyone dwell on it as it was to gross to talk about. It was left to their parents to fill in the ones who didn't know and would lead to a lot of questions about the boys. Ronda was the next to be humiliated as several boys from her school tried to move her away from the family and get her to enjoy some quick sex behind a building. She refused and told them she didn't like any of them and her days of being a slut were over. That led to a smack from the boldest boy, only to be followed by the boy getting kneed in the crotch by Ronda as she fled for safety. Mike followed her and confronted the boys, telling them angrily, "Go near my niece again and I'll ensure that you are tossed in jail. When a girls says no, you stop. You don't have any right to put your hands on a girl or woman no matter how much sex she had given you in the past." They tried to swarm him but saw Mike grinning and making a motion to George and TJ to stand away. He was going to enjoy showing the boys how little they were compared to a real man, especially as the boys needed a hard lesson in how to treat ladies. He cracked his knuckles and smiled, he was getting a workout from this and wasn't going to let them get off easy. Chloe sighed, called over one of the troopers, and let him watch as Mike was swarmed by the boys in a vain attempt to beat the crud out of the old guy who stopped their good time. Mike dodged and weaved and caused them to stumble all over the place as the boys swung and kicked at him. When he got bored he punched one out, kicked the leg out of another, then elbowed hard into a third before the fourth had a hip-toss done on him sending him hard onto the ground. The trooper shook his head, called his partner, then told the boys that they were going down for assault. The boys tried to claim that he assaulted them but the trooper had seen everything. Ronda hugged Mike tight and made a show of being his niece, with any boys who thought they'd get with her backing off. Mike asked if they did that to her often, Ronda nodded but added, "I let them. I did it to myself, I liked to have sex but they are too rough. I avoid them but they still seek me out. The school wouldn't stop it and whenever they were caught hitting me they'd blame me for it." Mike shook his head and shot back, "We know your records will be tainted so we'll have the complaints overlooked. You are new to the school so you should have the benefit of the doubt instead of the wrong reputation. Don't worry about anyone else in school, you are going to have a lot of help especially from the boys. Virgil York and Tyler Reagan are two names the entire school fears." She hugged him and fought tears, it was what she needed to know and saw her fears about going east in a new school diminish. She'd have people talking about her life, but she'd have support who weren't letting people talk about their new friend in unflattering terms. They'd support her unconditionally. Their time in Alaska had come to an end the next day. The Daniels and Miller clan packed their bags and had Cindy in tears. Kevin comforted her, telling her they'd see them again in due course. George made a final trip to Peterson's office and gave the manager and several other members of the staff pink slips, then told the staff, "The new manager will be here in the morning. She's bringing her own support staff along with interns. Do not make their stay miserable, you are all on a short leash as it is thanks to my uncle's actions. She won't hesitate to fire you for any infractions. And anyone trying to let the people who were fired inside will be fired without hesitation as well as see themselves sued by the company for attempting to sabotage operations. Don't bother trying to counter-sue, it's in all of your employment contracts that you have to abide by the rules laid down by managers and corporate." The drive to the airport was fast as the Peterson Manufacturing plane went to Talkeetna to pick up the family instead of Anchorage. Kevin and Cindy kissed Chloe and Crystal goodbye then cried as they kissed their 8 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mason was crying too, with Mike telling him that he'd see them at Christmas and they'd call him on weekends but he'd still miss them anyway. TJ and George drove the Millers back home and loaded the remaining clothes and personal items into Crystal's truck for the drive to Boston. The drive would take a week but it was meant to be a bonding session for the two as they got adjusted to having more family close to them. This was more than what they had before, this was their mother's family and meant they weren't alone anymore. Neither said much as they listened to the radio as George drove along the Alaska Highway southeast to Edmonton, Saskatoon, and finally east through the Canadian plains. The two were pleased to be doing the drive but after hours of driving they wished they had just shipped everything in a container instead. George was glad that his kids were spending the week with their aunts so weren't in any big hurry to be with him but missed them immensely while TJ missed talking with his friends DJ and Liam. The rest of the Massachusetts-bound family flew south and enjoyed the silence as the kids played on their tablets while Mason slept in his mother's lap. Ronda felt jealous but she spent much of her time looking out the window at the mountains and cities. When they refueled in LA they stretched their legs and saw that they were in a whole new world, with Ronda trying hard not to gawk at the planes and all of the people milling about at the airport trying to load bags and refuel other planes. Lunch and dinner were eaten and saw the kids enjoying movies while Mike typed reports and Chloe got herself prepared for going back to work in two days. Crystal was silent for other reasons, it was the official start of Stormy's life as a girl as her son was truly gone as of that morning's shedding of her old clothes. Stormy happily boxed up and removed all of her boy clothes and handed them over to Cindy to donate, with Cindy knowing the perfect recipients for the old, unwanted, and unneeded clothes. Crystal saw Ronda and Stormy sitting together like Chloe and she used to sit and shed a tear at how it was history repeating itself as the sisters were closer than she was with Chloe. She loved seeing that, it was even more validation that it was the right thing do for Stormy. She'd weather the rough patches and endure the people who were upset at Stormy's change, her health and well-being matter most to Cindy. After a long 12 hours of flying, the family was exhausted and saw the kids asleep as they landed. Only Mason was awake, with the kids finally being nudged awake after the bags were removed and put into the cars. Jenna's mother Anne helped drive them home, with Chloe telling her to hold off of asking as it wasn't the right place or time to ask about the girls. The drive was faster than the trio expected and saw them not believing the traffic or the that they had to wait until a ship cleared Winnisimmet Creek Bridge before crossing into their new hometown. Chloe had them going a separate way from where Mike and Jenna were going, she explained to them, "You are going to your new home. As much as we'd like to put you up, you need to do this on your own. It's also easier on you to get adjusted when you have your own bed and furniture. The neighbors will leave you alone, they know that you need time to decompress and get acclimated to your new surroundings. I'll see you in the morning to introduce you to them." Chloe arrived at an average looking house and parked in the driveway. The kids got out and saw that all eyes were on them causing Stormy to flinch in fear. Chloe directed them inside and nodded to the other people, letting them know that it was alright and they weren't needed yet. Inside, the girls slowly walked through the rooms and saw one room with pink bedding and a second in cream. The girls looked at one another and saw Ronda immediately know which room was hers. Chloe wisely told them that Cat Finn picked out the bedding and wanted Stormy to feel feminine. Over in her own bedroom, Crystal found a note telling her that everything was hers now as the house's former owners felt she could use the furniture and electronics more than them. The only thing not in the room was clothing, that she could understand and felt grateful that the didn't give that to her. She felt a strong sense of happiness that strangers gave up hundreds of dollars of furnishings so she could have a house that felt lived-in and would help keep the kids occupied for a while. After helping put away the clothes and ensuring the girls were alright, Chloe left for her own home. It was met by Anne asking about the girls and Crystal, with Chloe telling her, "Her niece is in the process of being adopted, her daughter is transgender, and my piece of garbage brother made their lives a living hell. I think I understand John a lot more now, my brother was like his only without a drug problem and urge to dress as a woman. The trio needed a new life and people who could help them, Ronda needs to be around people to keep her from believing that she has to be a slut to get anywhere in life and Stormy needs real friends and not guys who force her to have sex with them. Crystal needs to finally assert herself as she take motherhood further than before and moves out of mine and Stone's shadows." Anne countered, "Did you have everything legalized?" Chloe smirked and shot back, "You know me too well to ask that. It's all legal, she has full sole custody of both. And Ronda's biological mother wanted her to be Ronda's real mother so there's no issue there. Stone lost all rights to Ronda years ago and has a permanent restraining order against him. She turns 18 in six months so it's not an issue anyway." Anne was satisfied and went home to the kids and Jenna, with Jenna trying hard to put them to bed. As Anne made her presence known the kids immediately stopped and ran for their beds, letting Anne and Jenna speak while falling asleep themselves. Anne asked if there were any hidden issue that Chloe and Mike missed, Jenna shook her head and shot back, "Nothing that can't be dealt with by meeting the kids. They need friends and support, you know they'll get it tomorrow in droves." The girls struggled to sleep while Crystal struggled with hearing sirens and passing cars. She made the mistake of opening a window to cool the bedroom, she didn't know about the air conditioning thus had the sounds of Winnisimmet rolling in all night. She fell asleep late and awoke to Ronda calling her. As she rose, Ronda called out, "Mom, Aunt Chloe is here with our cousins and said you should probably get up." Ronda smiled at saying that and saw Crystal giving her a happy, "OK honey, I'll be down in a bit." Stormy hugged Ronda and made her smile as she realized what she had done without thinking, she called Crystal mom for the firs time and loved doing so! Megan and Eve were giggling as the girls came down, while Mason clung to Chloe's side before he ran to Ronda for hugs. Crystal entered and asked how she got used to the city, it was too loud to her which caused Chloe to shake her head and offer a solemn, "I started out in a semi-loud city before moving here so I got a softer introduction. It's not so bad once you learn to keep the windows closed and let the AC work for you. The girls will show you how to turn it on later, first we have work to do." The doorbell rang and saw two boys entering, both causing Stormy to blush and look to Chloe for help. Chloe offered a warm, "This is Liam Byrne-Toro and DJ Lopez. Liam is Rachel's brother-in-law, DJ is Jaimie's cousin. They are going out for a bit and wanted to meet you." She was still afraid but trusted them enough to go with him across the street for a bit, Ronda was the next focus for Chloe and told, "Virgil, Tyler, and Trinity are still waking up. The three were talking most of the night again despite their parents' warnings. They will be looking for you later, I think it's best to see them and meet with them so you get a chance to get to know one another. John will be by to see where you are in school and work out a schedule to get you up to date." Crystal ate and talked as Ronda watched the kids and waited for the inevitable school outrage. She had no idea that John Finn was already aware of what she was as a student and was countering what she did as a student. He read between the lines and saw that she wasn't a problem academically, it was an issue for her physically as her body and boys' hormones drove her issues. John rang the doorbell and entered, and upon seeing Ronda he shook his head and understood just what was going on with her. Looking over at Chloe he explained to her, "She has everything done except the two required junior year classes. She's going to need to choose her electives, I'd suggest a language and a business class as they are fine for college." John had her look over a list and find what she liked, with her choosing accounting, finance, business, and calculus. John nodded and had her add a music to give her a creative outlet, filling her schedule but ensuring that she was sure that she wanted those classes first. He finally told her, "Trinity is in the same classes, she's only taking music because she doesn't like anything else and needed to fill her schedule." John led her across the street and saw Chloe directing Crystal to do the same, with Crystal watching as Ronda was almost mauled by a teen girl as she entered the house after John. John had to shoo her away and loudly told her that she would get her chance to say hello later, it was school issue time now. The girl turned to Crystal and was told the same by Chloe, who also added, "Leave her sister alone as well. She knows of your existence but too many people too soon will overwhelm her. Your cousins are doing more for her than you could, she needs a bit of positive male support right now." She wanted to know more, giving Chloe her, "Tell me or else" look that Chloe knew wouldn't let her go away without being told the truth. She cringed and explained, "She has had boys raping her. She hasn't had any boys who didn't want something from her sexually or forcing themselves on her in retaliation for being feminine. She is fine with girls, but needs to know she's going to be alright with TJ's friends." Cat walked off in a fit of rage while her mother Valerie asked if anything was being done about it. She looked over to Crystal who nodded, Chloe explained, "The worst offenders are in jail for trying to assault Mike and are facing investigation for sexual assault against Stormy. Her school is being investigated in a separate case for ignoring the sexual assaults on her while placing blame on her. My counterparts are already finding witnesses who have supported the claims of what happened to her and took action." Valerie let it go and led them to the office to talk. She asked about Stalking Wolf and his situation and got the basics as well as who to contact regarding the case and what the outcome was likely to be. She listened intently then made a few phone calls that got the fax machine going crazy for an hour as it put out reams of papers and had her seeing just how weak the case was against Stalking Wolf. She sent an angry email then received an outraged phone call from the lawyer representing him. Valerie calmly reiterated what he had said then explained how it was both wrong and he had violated Stalking Wolf's rights by not offering adequate representation and accepting bribes from outside sources to, "Take a dive" legally so his client was convicted. She received more threats but grinned and told him how she had emailed the payment information to the state and would see him answering questions that day. She hung up, then accepted a call from a lawyer friend in Alaska who took Stalking Wolf's case on. He read the notes she emailed and told her that he was going to file an immediate appeal based on multiple statues of the law as well as legal precedents giving Storm Wolf grounds for an immediate retrial and release. There was no way he was getting out of the robbery conviction without evidence that supports his claim of it not being a robbery, but the attempted murder and gun charges were going to be tossed out based on witness testimony and overwhelming evidence exonerating him. Crystal was in tears as he then stated, "Stalking Wolf Forest needs only a simple judicial review based on multiple factors. His hearing should be in a week based on how much pressure the state will have on them due to Stone Miller's involvement through witness testimony. I just hope that he has a place to go and people to help him as it's going to be a tough life for him from now on." Valerie offered a warm, "His family will be putting him up and he'll have people trying to help. He has a few people who want him in their lives and who'd benefit from having him around. We'll be in contact, I'll make the arrangements when your client is released." Crystal tried to say something but Valerie quieted her, offering a soothing, "She needs her father. From what Rachel told us, he's the one who first saw her inner girl and tried to help her be a girl. She needs to know that he still cares about her and loves her, too many kids grow bitter about their parents being in prison even if it was a bad choice made worse by an overgrown man-child." Over in the dining room, John went over Ronda's schoolwork and observed her doing her work faster than he had expected. She was smart and had a knack for math, she could comprehend well but had an issue with some of her writing ability. It was something to work on, but she was going to do well in the next year even if it would be a lot of boring, hard work for her. When she finished John led her to where the ladies were and saw the look of relief on Ronda's face as John nodded to Valerie then explained to Crystal, "She's ready. She has some issues with her writing but it's not something that can't be worked around. I think she needs an outlet for her mind, keeping boys away from her will help immensely. Trinity may be a big help, as long she is up for it." John cringed as Valerie shot him a dirty look. Ronda didn't care, she was done with guys using her like a cheap lay and wanting only sex and not friendship. She got up and walked across the street, going to her room to think and let things settle in her mind as everyone talked around her. She was interrupted by the doorbell ringing and the sight of a beautiful girl standing in front of her. She was speechless, she didn't know what was happening but seeing this girl made her feel warm and tingly inside. She was at a loss for words, the girl gave her an odd look and explained to her, "Uncle John said that you live here now and we are going to be classmates." Ronda tried to form words but all that came out were squeaks and small cracks. The girl led her inside and sat her down, letting her compose herself while trying to make sense of what was going on inside her head. Ronda looked into the girl's eyes and saw sparkles, letting out a soft, "Beautiful." The girl blushed and turned away, Ronda realized what she had said and tried to apologize. She was in a frenzy apologizing, saying, "I've never reacted like that to anyone. I don't know what came over me. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that. It's just that you are nothing like other girls I've met before." The girl leaned in and kissed her to calm her, then got a kiss back as the two looked into one another's eyes. Ronda thanked her for that, and asked her name. The girl smiled and told her, "I'm Trinity Eliza." Ronda asked if she was the girl who broke up with her girlfriend, getting a soft nod and meek, "I loved her but we couldn't be together. She's better off finding her own girlfriend, she deserves to find a real girl. I can't give her what she wants, I'm just too much of a man for her to be her girl." She looked away, Ronda asked what she meant and was tearfully told, "I'm transgender. I still have my penis. I'm getting it removed in June, I'm going to become whole but girls don't like girls like me." Ronda didn't believe her, Trinity put Ronda's hand down Trinity's pants causing Ronda to gasp in shock then smile as she kissed Trinity again. Ronda had never had feelings for girls before, yet she felt strong attractions towards Trinity. She looked into Trinity's eyes and saw the hurt, Ronda asked if she was OK with a girl who had only ever been with boys and who never kissed a girl before. Trinity nodded silently, then kissed Ronda again. The two were silent after that, but neither noticed the people standing behind them trying hard not to say anything to them. It was so touching yet was a little too erotic for their tastes, but neither wanted to say anything to stop them. Crystal was torn, she didn't want to hurt their feelings but didn't want them to go too far too soon as it was clear that both were hurting and trying to fill a void in their lives. Chloe offered her the way out as she cleared her throat and asked Trinity if she remembered the rules for when she was with a girl at her house. Trinity blushed and apologized, then kissed Ronda as she got up to leave, but was stopped. Crystal sat them down and asked Ronda if she was OK with Trinity or if she was compensating for the boys that she had been with. Ronda looked away in tears and cried, "I don't know! I don't know what I'm feeling! I've never kissed a girl but seeing her made me feel funny inside. I liked kissing her- I've never kissed a girl before but I liked kissing her. I don't know why I'm feeling that way!" Crystal hugged her tight and let her cry herself out while Trinity was told, "She's in turmoil. She hasn't had the best sex life so far and might have been overcompensating for something else. You may have opened her mind to what she really is inside. Please don't be offended if she isn't ready to do much as it isn't her fault- her father did a horrible number on her self-esteem and boys treated her like she was just a sexual toy. She's trying to rebuild her life and needs a friend more than she needs a lover. We were hoping you'd be that friend for her." Trinity hugged Ronda and kissed her cheek, telling her that she'd help her as much as she could and was going to be with her even if she finds a boyfriend or a real girlfriend. Ronda kissed her cheek and told her if she couldn't have Trinity as a girlfriend she didn't want any girl. The two kissed on the lips and separated, with Crystal telling the two to talk but don't do nothing more. When she was out of earshot, Crystal had a smile on her face and told Chloe, "I trust her to not do what she may do." Chloe cringed and shot back, "It could still be possible to end up in a delicate situation. It happened twice before, one ended up with twins and the other ended up with a son. The latter was like Trinity and started hormones at 13, she wasn't supposed to still be able to produce any sperm, but did." Crystal gasped in realization, Chloe then countered, "Trinity is adamant that she never use her penis. It was what caused a lot of strife in her relationship with a girl she dated two months ago, the girl wanted to have sex but Trinity refused. She's strongly female so it won't be a problem with Ronda." The girls talked about school and what they had done and saw Trinity having to fight back anger as she heard what boys were doing with her and how many guys had tried to have their way with her. It got to the point that she had to step out for a moment as she heard about a teacher hitting on her while another told her that she'd never amount to anything and would be lucky to get out of school without getting a boy to make her pregnant. Trinity asked how she dealt with all of those boys, Ronda could only tell her, "I got used to it. It sucked but you get used to all of that stuff. It's gotta be like when people talk about you being really a boy even though you have breasts and look like a goddess." They got so engrossed in talking that neither heard their names being called by Crystal. Ronda smiled the whole time, while Trinity looked happier than she had been in months. Chloe had to hide her own smile as Ronda gave her a friend who understood her and wanted to be her friend even if the two had a strong attraction to one another that was tough to quell. Trinity left her with a kiss on the lips that saw Ronda nearly floating back inside, all of which was seen by people outside leading to Chloe telling the boys next door, "Don't disturb her for a couple of hours. It was a bit of mutual healing that could be leading to more. She doesn't know what's going on inside so it will be a bit awkward for them for a few days." The boys didn't say anything, but did see that Ronda had a look of wonderment while Trinity walked in a daze. They asked where Stormy had gone and were told '"She went with the boys to Liam's house for a while. She has her reasons for being around them so give her a little space until she's ready to meet a few more boys. Julio and JD will be around but won't directly interact with her yet." Ronda snapped out of her fog to take notice of the boys and was formally introduced to Virgil York and Tyler Reagan, the two boys who had been mentioned to her before. She meekly said hello and saw the two asking why she was acing that way. Chloe offered a quick, "Overcompensating sexuality" which the two boys took to mean she had a lot of issues with boys before and let it go. Chloe wisely told Ronda, "These two are your new classmates. You'll only have them for two classes but will stick close to you out of respect for Trinity. She's in all of your classes, that big weasel put you two in music so you had her by your side the entire day. Don't worry about guys or girls, they'll both protect you from them and make the offenders pay dearly." She didn't say anything but oddly didn't feel any attraction to them. She looked over at Chloe who gave her a grin and led her inside. She realized what was going on and explained, "I'm not a psychologist but it seems to me that you might have finally broken through your father's hold over you and don't have to act like you used to with boys. You may have found out that you aren't the girl you thought you were and who you are inside is a lesbian or bisexual but with limits. She's a great girl but take things slow. The guys are the best guys in school and if you weren't already having your heart set on dating Trinity you'd make a great couple with either Virgil or Tyler. The two hugged and saw Ronda feeling different as visions of Trinity kissing her and of her beautiful face kept flashing in her eyes. It was tough for Crystal to not say something, but seeing her daughter in a great mood and looking like she had never seen her look before caused her to feel like her daughter had truly become herself. The three sat on the couch and watched TV, with Crystal trying hard not to be the prying mother as she kept stealing glances at the lovesick Ronda. Eventually Stormy returned, smiling as she entered while DJ tried hard to avoid his aunt's stare. She had a feeling that something happened that was embarrassing to him that he didn't want her to know. It was true, Stormy got a big laugh out of the boys as she told about TJ and his antics with Ronda. Crystal asked what they did, DJ blushed and explained, "She met JD, Julio, and Liam and went over my house but we ended up watching my nephew for my sister. When she came home we went to Liam's house and had to hold off Uncle Richard and Aunt Olivia. Expect calls from them soon. We stayed in Liam's room so his parents didn't bug us, but they kept coming in and trying to hear what we were doing. Liam got mad at them and got embarrassed when Aunt Lupe told him that he had a girl in his room and they had to check on us to make sure we weren't doing anything with her!" Chloe smirked while Stormy blushed deeply. DJ then added, "We moved to the living room but Reyna was there and made Stormy tell her what they did in Alaska. She was fishing for what Rachel was doing, she heard she was with guys and wanted to know what they were trying to do to her." Chloe gave him the signal to move on so he told her meekly, "She told her what Ronda did by the stream and had to put up with them teasing TJ about seeing her naked." Stormy lost it while Crystal gave the blushing Ronda a look that told her to tell what happened. Ronda shot back a quick, "It was an accident! Emily and Eve brushed my bikini and caused the bottom to fall off! I forgot he was next to me when we were sunning and he saw my breasts! I didn't mean to show them to him! And you know all about the first morning and what happened when he saw me in my lingerie after my shower!" Ronda was almost fainting over the bad memories, while Stormy was rolling with laughter. Chloe wisely saw through all of it and told the two, "Reyna was trying to get it out in the open and make things easier on you four. She knew all of that from Rachel who heard it from the girls. It's a bit too convenient that they are all out with friends while Mason is with Mike." DJ continued on, telling them about the boys reacting to her and wanting to hurt the boys who hurt her and hugging her to calm her when they heard how bad things really were for her. They did what was to be expected of them, they were showing her that there are boys who were good people and she had her own group of supporters who'd be close to her no matter what. The only issue would be if they suffered any sort of crushes on her, but that wasn't likely to happen. Chloe left with DJ, but told Stormy, "Expect Cat to come over shortly. She's waited long enough and is eager to vet you and Ronda. Sadly, her boyfriend is with her so it'll be a crash course in how badly she acts with him. Don't let her trick you or get too excited, she's a bundle of energy but also the first one to jump into a fight to protect you from someone trying to harm you." Cat walked over and introduced herself, dragging a boy with her who looked like he'd rather not have to be there with her. Cat grinned as she sized up Ronda then looked at the confused Crystal for a reason that she couldn't quite understand. The boy finally told her to stop it and get it over with, causing her to smirk as she told them, "Excuse him. he knows more about you than anyone else thanks to his niece. He had to listen to Sylvia talking for days about Stormy- she tried to go with you but her father said no." The boy introduced himself as Gavin Samuels and told them that Cat always tried to be the first to try to get people used to the others in their family but really was just a pain to everyone. Crystal agreed, it was a lot to take in and she was trying to do more than she needed to do but it was appreciated. Cat had a knack for giving you a warm reception and making you feel accepted, Crystal was seeing that Cat's reputation wasn't just one of mischievousness and trickery- she was a nice girl at heart. Cat finally moved onto Ronda and asked if she met Trinity. Ronda blushed while Stormy teased, "They kissed" causing Cat to add, "She needed a girlfriend. Maybe when you start school you'll find your own boyfriend. That is if you don't try to date Liam or DJ." Stormy stopped, Cat added, "They have a couple of girls that they like already. All of them have girls in their cluster who are looking like possibles, they'll find a guy for you if you give it time." She blushed and hugged Cat, with Gavin getting the same and blushing back as he tried to look away from her as he felt weird seeing yet another pretty girl being friendly with him. The girls ate dinner in silence while Crystal thought about her girls starting to blossom after only a few hours in their new home. She made a call to her parents to update them, telling them all about the girls' day and happily telling them that they had made friends as Chloe suspected and even got a couple more waiting in the wings to be friendly with them. Her praise of Ronda was the best part, she loved how the girl was like a different person and wouldn't need any summer school or tutoring to catch up. Kevin and Cindy were proud of her but knew there was more. She sighed and explained to them, "It's a bit of a shock, but Ronda started to get really close to a girl. The two have struck a chord that is more than friendship. Ronda might be falling for her, she might be a lesbian instead of the boy-crazy girl she was back home. It's more than her getting close because of being in the same classes, they've gotten to the point of kissing and saw her putting Ronda's hand in her pants to show she's like Stormy." Kevin didn't know how to react while Cindy asked if she was the same girl that had semen put away to use to become a parent. Crystal blushed deeply and happily said, "That's her. We were told that it's also a scary reality that she might get pregnant the normal way if they aren't careful. Two other girls had that happen to them with one being the same age as the girls when she got her girlfriend pregnant." Cindy had to smile over hearing that, it was a bit of youthful rebellion mixed with passion and gave the couples something they'd love even if they were completely unexpected. She softly told Crystal, "She's a mature girl now, she won't rush into sex again. She knows there are limits and she knows what could be the outcome if she isn't careful. I'm just happy that she might have found someone and it's someone that needs a friend as much as Ronda does." Cindy clicked off and saw her husband looked upset. She wisely told him, "She's always been different, it explains more about her than anyone realized. She was overcompensating, trying to please her father but trying to fight urges that she didn't understand. If she is gay then we will have a granddaughter-in-law to welcome into the family instead of a grandson-in-law. She's doing better, that's what matters." The next morning saw the family escorted to city hall to register the girls for school. Valerie met with a few people before signing the girls up, with Crystal showing the custody paperwork and the evaluation report from Dr. Gomez. She merely told the secretary that all had been arranged and the girls had their schedules created and only needed to be input into the system to make them official. Valerie was stopped by an imposing elderly man before she could leave, with the man concerned at her being there. Valerie grinned and introduced him to Crystal as Louis Reagan, telling Ronda that he was Tyler and Trinity' grandfather. She blushed while Valerie added, "She's the one who caused Trinity to be so different last night. Go easy on her, she's had a rough go with authority figures and teenage boys." He looked her over and wanted to know more, Valerie explained it and let him give a growl which she told Ronda, "He hates abuse of power and guys who can't take 'no' for an answer. He's proud that the two of you have hit it off, he's always afraid for his little one especially when it comes to new people." Valerie led them out and escorted them home, with Crystal getting a feel for the area as she saw where she was going. When they got back home, Valerie introduced them to their neighbors and explained to them, "The Yorks are your next door neighbors, The The Lopezes are my sister and brother-in-law, the Hermans are teachers at the high school both of whom Stormy will have, and the Sylvesters are John's sister and brother-in- law and Rachel's parents. Mark is also Chloe's boss. Your neighbors behind you are out with their children, be careful or the girls might end up babysitting their kids. Your other next door neighbors are working, Reed is busy with a case and Jessie is at her physical therapy clinic." Crystal was going to ask if they were alright with Stormy, Valerie cut her off with a happy, "All of them are intimately aware of of girls like Stormy. The Yorks' daughter is married to Rachel's sister and were close friend with Reyna before she started to date Rachel. The Russos' sister is the young lady who was the one impregnated by her girlfriend senior year. Reed's sister is transgender. And my sister's two daughters are friends with Reyna and Jaimie. You'll meet some of the other girls in time, the girls have a lot of things that they are doing to keep busy but she'll be summoned by the girls at some point." Cat came out looking for the girls and ended up drawing them away so Crystal could talk without them. Valerie wisely waited for them to be out of earshot and explained to Crystal, "Kennedy Pena and Katie Eliza are transgender so can help you with Stormy if you need an ear. Katie is also Trinity's mother so it will be hard to avoid interacting with her. You know about Trinity, well her younger sister is the same as her and will be eager to spend time with her while the girls are together." She took a deep breath then added, "Kennedy's daughter is like herself and saw her date and marry an amazing young woman. She has also experienced boys assaulting her daughter much the same as those boys hurt Stormy in addition to people turning a blind eye to that behavior in school. She'll insist on Stormy talking about that with her, it's going a long way to ensure that those boys go to prison." The ladies got together to talk privately with Crystal, with Crystal trying hard to not say anything about the gathering but grateful for them trying to spend time getting to know her. Across the street Cat had the girls meeting her friend Willow, her cousin Julio, and her twin JD. Stormy blushed at meeting the two boys, getting grins from them as Willow showed jealousy over Ronda's obvious assets while Cat giggled at her brother trying to act cool despite being nervous in front of the busty Ronda. Gavin entered and hugged Cat, with Cat giving him a deep kiss that led to JD spritzing her with water to get her off of Gavin. Ronda gave them a look that she couldn't believe Cat nearly making out with a boy in her home but JD groaned and told her that she did it just to show off. He told the two to knock it off before their mother got upset and they lost the right to be with the girls unsupervised. Gavin was asked if he was any relation to Jaimie's husband, getting a quick, "My brother" from him. It was followed by Cat telling them, "He got adopted two years ago, he's Rick's baby brother." Gavin gave her a blush while JD shot back, "You are the youngest of us- who are you calling a baby!" The twins started squabbling causing Willow, Julio, and Gavin to wisely back away. Julio complained it was what they always did while Willow asked if they had their first fight as a sister yet. Ronda gave her a smirk while Stormy blushed and told them, "We argued over my trying to wear her skimpy panties. I wanted to feel sexy but she said it's not right and it would hurt my privates because it presses too hard." Gavin and Julio reacted by crossing their legs while Willow fought laughing at their reaction. Ronda shot Stormy a forceful, "You can get that stuff when you pay for it yourself. Mom won't let you wear it to school and your boyfriend might not like knowing that you have a pair like that." Stormy was turning red even more while Willow asked what the big deal was as she had a couple of the skimpy pairs then showed that she was wearing a pair. Gavin had to get up to leave, it was too intense for him and he didn't know how to react. Julio had to do the same but for a different reason- he couldn't help getting a reaction and needed to hide it before Willow noticed it and made it worse for him or he turned even redder than he already was over Willow willingly showing her panties to the girls. Ronda followed and waited with them, hoping that she hadn't hurt Stormy too much. It was bit of fun sisterly teasing, she didn't mean harm. The boys told her that the twins would tire of their fight in a few seconds but Willow would need a few minutes to realize she did something incredibly stupid. Stormy came upstairs and hugged Ronda to show that she wasn't upset, with Ronda kissing her cheek to show that she was sorry and didn't mean to cause her embarrassment. When Cat came up she was in a foul mood while JD grinned and led Julio and Gavin away. Willow couldn't look Stormy in the eye as she tried to shy away from Stormy for causing her as much embarrassment as Ronda. They watched TV for an hour before DJ came looking for Stormy, with Stormy being told that they had to go see Liam's parents for a while. Cat and Willow tried to go, but saw that it was about them and not something fun. Ronda stayed with them until the mothers broke apart, with Cat complaining that the boys ran off before they could do what they had planned to do. Valerie smirked and caused Cat to quickly apologize, sending the teen running off with Willow while Ronda stayed behind on the verge of boredom. That was short-lived as Trinity came looking for her and immediately caused Ronda to jump up and hug her deeply, the two kissing as their hug broke and the clearing of Valerie's throat was heard. Trinity led her off to her house to meet her mothers and sisters as Crystal tried to get a sense of what was going on with the two of them as it was too much too soon. Valerie sagely offered, "It's a mutual affection between them. There's something about her that makes it hard to resist Trinity while Trinity is seeking anyone who can offer her what she wants. Some time with Alison might help her, if she has underlying issues Alison will find them and help her." At Trinity's house Ronda was introduced to her younger sisters and mothers. Trinity was in a state of euphoria at introducing Ronda, with her sister giggling at her while Alison Eliza observed and held off commenting about Trinity's change in demeanor. Her wife Katie led the twins away so Alison could get her motherly talk out of the way and ensure that Ronda wasn't trying to use her daughter or trying to overcompensate for something else. Trinity begged her mother to not do her psychiatrist act on Ronda but was brushed aside as Alison led Ronda to her attic office to talk alone. Inside, she asked about Ronda's sudden change liking boys to her obsession with Trinity. Ronda tried to look away in shame and couldn't come up with an answer for it as she didn't understand why she felt the way that she did with Trinity. She finally confessed, "I don't know! When I saw her my heart jumped and I couldn't help myself. She is too beautiful, she's like an angel. I've never felt that way about a girl before, I've never even tried to see any as sex objects. But seeing her made me want to worship her, to pleasure her, to be the girl for her. I know she has a penis now, but I couldn't believe it until she put my hand on it. I don't see her as less than a girl, she's all woman in my eyes. I don't understand how she can make me feel this way as I have only ever liked boys and even then I didn't really like them. Yes, I had lots of sex with them. But it wasn't making love- it was a quick bang, I felt no pleasure. Trinity gives me pleasure. I couldn't stop it, I saw her face all night and pleasured myself to her. I've never done that before, I've only ever tried to pleasure myself just to get off but never thought of boys or girls. I could only see and hear her. I don't know what's going on with me, but she's all I could think about." She was crying now, Alison had made her confess what she had hoped to keep hidden. She had been the town slut but hadn't really been more than a sex object for others, the girl was just a tool to be used by boys instead of a girlfriend to anyone. She hadn't found herself, she might have with Trinity. Alison let her calm herself then explained to her, "You have had happen to you what so many of us in the past have had happen: you had your awakening to the pleasures of women. You have a history of sex yet you haven't made love, your mind and body weren't 'turned on' by males. I'd like for you to try a little bit of sexual exploration to see if it's an infatuation with Trinity or you are truly a lesbian." She had her look at images on a laptop then walked away to give her privacy. Katie raised an eyebrow at her wife's odd therapy but Alison grinned and whispered, "It's stuff Trinity was looking at. She's had it rough for other reasons that I have been made aware of through her sister. She's trying to hide what it is doing to her but her her attitude and sudden change is explained, remove outside influences and what she had inside is revealed to all to see. She's a lesbian who wanted a real family, she got both of those." Inside, Ronda felt herself stirring as she watched the videos. They were simple music videos that were as tame as you can get for women wearing bikinis yet she found herself drawn to the women and her mouth watering at their large breasts. She tried to look at the websites and found herself feeling arousal at the women going topless and doing basic things in the nude. She put her hands in her pants and pleasured herself, it was too much to handle and she needed relief. It was also what Alison had suspected as she peered in and smiled. She had her confirmation: Ronda was a lesbian and wasn't just falling for Trinity, she truly liked women sexually. When she finished, Ronda realized what she had done and was ashamed of herself. Alison entered and offered her a face cloth to wipe her fingers then a deep hug as Ronda cried into her shoulder. She told the sobbing girl, "It's what you always were. No more filters, no more father forcing you to do what he wanted, no more trying to appear to be normal. You like women, but you may love Trinity. It's still a bit too early to know of it's lust or love, but you two connected and are more than friends." She led Ronda downstairs and allowed her to hug and kiss Trinity, with Trinity told, "She's coming out. It's tough on her but she's coming out and accepting who she is. You know how tough it can be to be a lesbian and have others telling you that you aren't what you are." The twins made their presence known and hugged the new girl. Seeing Hunter Eliza caused Ronda to asked why she was so pretty getting her sister Bailey to complain that she's the prettier one. Hunter did the usual twin thing and told her that she's extra pretty because she has extra parts to her, leading to the duo fighting and going off to their rooms to cool off and having Ronda fighting saying something. Trinity explained, "She's like me and mom but without our filter. She loves being a girl but doesn't see it as a curse yet. She's too young for boys or girls yet but she'll learn to rein things in eventually." The couple were allowed to be alone and saw the two sitting on the couch with their heads together as they watched TV and relaxed. Neither tried to do anything indecent, the closest they came was a kiss to the cheek by Ronda while Trinity interlaced their fingers. They got so comfortable that they fell asleep and lost several hours, with the couple being led upstairs to Trinity's room to sleep. Katie ensured that the girls changed and were comfortable then put them to bed, then talked with the newly arrived Crystal and Stormy about Ronda spending the night. Crystal agreed to it provided that it be chaste, which Katie happily told her they were fast asleep and wouldn't do anything. It was tough to do as the twins were light sleepers and kept Trinity from doing illicit things overnight. Stormy tried to go unnoticed but Alison introduced herself and asked to speak with her in the office. It was encouraged and saw Katie explaining to Crystal, "She's doing her doctor bit as she knows all about her from Jaimie. She's just concerned that Stormy is hiding issues that aren't on the surface but are still there. It's happened before with kids and is often only brought out when they are forced to confront them. It's most likely that she's still scared of everyone and doesn't believe that it isn't a dream. She does have friends in the boys, especially TJ. She just needs to meet some more girls." Inside the office, Alison asked Stormy how she was coping with the big move. She sat her down first as she added, "I'm a psychiatrist specializing in gender issues but I'm not your psychiatrist. You will have Dr. Gina Allen instead, she has more experience with patients with hard backgrounds who suffer from a slurry of other issues other than just gender. I'm concerned that you are hiding your anxiety and fears as it's a huge change for you and you might not have an outlet for your feelings." Stormy looked down in shame and explained, "I don't want mom to get hurt because of me. Mom made a choice to fly us out here and get away from our home but I don't want it to be a mistake. I know that she loves us no matter what, but I don't want her hurt. Aunt Chloe may be here but it's still not home." Alison countered, "She wanted what's best for all three of you. Sure, it's a different world. However it's a world that will help you grow into a woman and help you enjoy life without fear of your uncle or those boys. You'll have a chance to become a mother and make a name for yourself. That wouldn't happen in Alaska. Your grandparents miss you, but they also know you need to do this. Your mother will be with you throughout, as will your sister. They want you to be safe, you come first." Stormy tried to apologize, Alison hugged her and explained, "It's a normal feeling. Believe me, it's been that way with many other children. I know of a few who have felt that way but didn't realize that it was the best thing to ever happen to their family. Twice it happened to the same family. Your new friend DJ has a brother-in-law who moved east to get away from horrible people and became his aunt and uncle's son, then two and a half years later his parents were reunited with his aunt's family when they moved to this city. It's for the best for all three of you, you deserve to be happy and you will be here." She led Stormy downstairs and saw them out, with the twins giving her hugs goodbye. When the two got situated at home Stormy asked Crystal, "Did we make a mistake? I don't want you upset because I'm a girl inside and we needed to flee town before people hurt me." Crystal looked at her with loving eyes and happily corrected her, "You are worth giving up everything. I love you no matter what you are, same with Ronda. This is a move that benefits all of us, you get to be the girl you are inside while Ronda gets to find herself. She already is finding more about herself in just a day than she found out in 16 years up in Alaska. You will find yourself, just let your friends help." Stormy hugged her and went off to bed, Crystal followed behind and slept through the night. She felt the body of Stormy join her as she tried to sleep, she was still dealing with her feelings and needed her mom to comfort her. She would have gone to Ronda but Ronda was doing the same in Trinity's arms over at the Eliza house, much to the twins' humor. In the morning, DJ came by to fetch Stormy but first had her wear a swimsuit as they were going to the beach with their families. Ronda came in with Trinity to get hers, changing as fast as she could with an eager Trinity watching but not doing anything as Ronda gave her an unobstructed view of her body. It was matched by Trinity's own changing, but she tried to hide her groin only to be told that it was fine and Ronda was happy that she had an amazing body despite flesh that Trinity hated having. Neither Stormy nor DJ said a word about their little back and forth and Crystal was wise enough to let the couple have their space as the two showed that they knew their boundaries and Trinity was given a piece of mind that she needed to get from Ronda. The two came down in their bikinis and caused DJ to need to leave fast, making Stormy laugh out loud. The girls put on shirts and told Stormy to do it as well as they didn't want her to show off her own chest or lack there of. Crystal hid her smile and walked to where the adults were gathering. The girls went with their friends as well as several younger kids, with Crystal opting to remain behind as she didn't have her truck with her. It was followed by Valerie offering to drive her as she had to go due to her guests being in a mood to get out of the house, the two kids with her grinned with Valerie explaining, "This is Antonio and his sister Dorothy. They were supposed to go with their cousins today but the kids caught the flu." Valerie led them on and drove two miles to Kensington Beach to enjoy the day swimming and playing in the sand. Crystal was co-opted by the youngest kids to play with them while the teens all stayed off in the distance away from their parents but within eyesight. She looked over at Ronda and at Stormy as the two swam with the boys and Trinity and saw the two enjoying themselves while Ronda kept chaste. Stormy was introduced to several kids from their school who'd be in their cluster and who the boys had an obvious crush on. One girl reciprocated the crush, giving Stormy a smile as she caused them to act weird and caught on to the same vibes. She talked with them for a bit before the boy with her told her it was time to leave, with him blushing at seeing Stormy for the first time as they were introduced. The kids gave Crystal a sense of longing but it was of a time when the kids were younger and did the same in the dirt behind their house. It was messy but it was the same kind of building and laughter as the kids had fun. She enjoyed this fun, with Crystal realizing that it might be a few years away for her doing it with her own grandchildren thanks to Ronda becoming a parent then. When the kids tired themselves out and took a nap on the blankets, Crystal relaxed and enjoyed talking with the parents about their children and grandchildren. She almost lost it when she was told just who the two Valerie was watching were, not believing that they were the same Peterson family that owned the company that George had been working for. Valerie happily added, "The hierarchy of the company are all part of our family. We've been heavily involved for 10 years and took it private during this time. We own all of the stock and have a large interest in many other companies. John and I are on the board of directors of a couple of the companies John owns stock in but we never get directly involved until it is necessary for removing certain people- like the ones who used your brother to hurt Peterson." She grinned and added, "It's a family business. It was always meant to be one. My sister married into the company and adopted the CEO's children as her own and kept it going through shrewd work with the board of directors at the company's former corporate ownership. We don't like being public nor flashing wealth, the jet is their flashiest property and only used for VIP travel and emergency site visits." Valerie started asking the ladies about a movie being filmed and told Crystal, "My niece has written one of the new movies being filmed in Boston. It's an adaptation of a book series that was popular a decade and a half ago. The star of the movie is Beth Herman's daughter and the music was composed by our friend Anita Love. Anita technically co-wrote the movie but believes that it was my niece who had the ideas in the first place and she merely put some better words in the dialog. She'll be over your house before long, Trinity is a close friend of hers and the kids love her songs. Don't be too surprised if you meet her, she stops by a lot when in town. She's extremely close to my daughter-in- law's cousins so we get visited often. And she loves to help Cat with some of her dance moves for the school dances so it'll be tough for Stormy and Ronda to not learn a few things from her before one of the school dances." Beth happily added, "You'll have to watch my daughter's movies as Cat will want Stormy to see them as she's a great actress. Cat's trying to be a writer like her cousin but has a knack for acting. It's not much of a shock to us, she's been acting since she was born- right Valerie." That sent everyone off with Valerie shaking her head and wisely telling Crystal, "I love her but I swear her maternal grandmother's family are curses- especially the women! Between her, her three cousins, her aunts, and her great-aunt there isn't a person in this city who hasn't felt their wrath or fallen to their overwhelming verbal assaults. She's a bright girl, but she's just so darn sneaky and always right." Crystal loved the companionship and enjoyed having people who understood her and wanted her to be around her get close to her. It was just so different from what she had experienced before, the people she knew back in Alaska would stab you in the back to ensure that they got what they wanted even if it was hurting others. She had found people who were friendly and just about as opposite as you can get. The day ended and saw the families driving home, with Stormy, Trinity, and Ronda showering at the Miller home. The three didn't talk about the fact that they were nude and showering, the couple didn't even bother looking at one another and helped Stormy when she needed help with her hair. It was a big sign to Crystal that the girls were on the right track and Trinity was more than just a girlfriend. Crystal got to enjoy babysitting for Valerie as the kids came by so Valerie could make a run to get some supplies for her niece and nephew while they dealt with the flu. The kids told Crystal that their parents got the flu from their cousin who got it from someone in daycare. She just smiled and let them have a bit of fun while the girls finished their showering and got dressed upstairs. Antonio Peterson was a typical boy and snacked away while Dorothy Peterson silently watched TV as if it was normal to them. The girls came out as the two were busy doing their own thing and asked why they were there, getting a quick summary and a fast, "OK we're leaving" from them as they fled. Stormy went right for DJ's house while the couple fled next door to see Virgil, with the kids giggling at their trying to get away from babysitting. Watching the kids gave Crystal a sense of purpose and allowed her to give herself something to do that didn't involve the girls while also realizing that she was being setup for when her nieces and nephew as well as great-nieces came by. She shook her head and heard Valerie say, "You figured it out. It's for your benefit as you might have to do this for Eve, Megan, Tracy, Emily, and Mason. I did have to do a quick run for my niece and nephew, I just thought you'd appreciate the bit of experience." She left with the kids, but first received hugs and smiles on their faces as the kids happily played their part in preparing her for their friends' own babysitting. She called her parents to check-in with them as the two would want to speak with her and happily told them what Valerie and the others had done. Her smile was infectious as Cindy couldn't help but see her relief and fulfillment over having friends. She had to explain the Peterson kids to them, telling them, "Their father is one of the majority owners of the company. It's a family business, complete with the family holding most major positions and running the board of directors. It's even odder as they have an actress, screenwriter, and singer as part of it. I'm told that the girls will end up having to watch a movie and listen to music by them as they are popular." Cindy chuckles and asked if she knew the movie, then got a gasp and somber, "We watched that on TV. It's a sad movie, we felt bad for the guy. Were those really his kids and family?" Crystal grinned and shot back, "Those were the real kids. Rachel was in it, along with Jaimie Finn. They were in a photograph at the end, the one that sent him to tell all that he knew to the feds. It's a funny coincidence, the movie is supposed to be dead-on accurate thanks to her niece writing it. It's also a book that she wrote, which is a lot more depth and more about his brother being tormented by him. John's a nice man who did a lot of hard work for the girls and is beloved for being a great man." The couple were glad that she was happy again and told her that they might be the true friends that she had lacked back home, causing her to hide her tears as it was so sweet. She loved that strangers would do that for a newcomer, especially one with her baggage. She was happy that she could help them and be there for them if the needed her help even if they had everything covered anyway. The girls spent the afternoon with friends and heard the good, the bad, and the ugly about Winnisimmet as well as the surrounding area. Stormy wasn't afraid of what might happen, she had faced a lot worse back in Alaska and was prepared to fight for her rights even if it was a futile effort. Ronda was happy to have someone who understood her and was glad that Virgil and Tyler weren't just doing things for their own benefit or to get into her panties and seemed to actually like her as a friend. The next day the kids met their neighbors as the Russo family, the people who live behind them, came by to greet them and talk to the family. Ronda was seized by Patrick Russo while Stormy ended up as the center of attention for Tara and Tony Russo. Crystal felt for the family as the couple were 32 with a trio of highly energized and attention- seeking kids who loved getting the girls' constant attention. Crystal took a while to see that they weren't there for more than talking, even though the kids had the two girls going crazy. The couple were trying to be nice and as they were going to be around the kids it made sense to meet and greet while the girls got used to having more kids around. Ronda did get forced to babysit Tara by the girl, who grinned and showed she had ulterior motives for doing so. Ronda's request was followed by a swift, "We aren't giving you a baby sister," from Tara's parents, with her fuming at the idea being shot down while Crystal had to hide her smile as Ronda was tricked into it by Tara's manipulation. Stormy wisely kept quiet, the boys played with her and had Tony climbing over her as she lay on the floor trying to play with Patrick with Patrick giggling at his brother. Crystal did offer a happy, "If you want a night off or a day away Ronda can watch them. Even if Tara did that request for other reasons it was sincere and Ronda could use the bit of reality. I don't want her to think that she's all set for parenthood this early." Anthony Russo lost it while his wife Mary happily told her, "Trust us, that won't stop them. Tony's sister did it despite knowing the consequences and is going bonkers now because of her son. She and her wife are lucky to only have one, her wife's poor parents have three and it's chaos most days for them." That got Crystal's interest, Anthony carefully explained, "My sister-in- law is transgender. Her mother is as well. There was a mix-up in her surrogate's insemination causing caused three eggs to take with one being her husband's and two hers. They were perfectly healthy but are loud and rambunctious kids. My sister stupidly lied about what she was doing with her girlfriend and got pregnant, not realizing that she was pregnant until after graduation and her wife had her surgery. She was lucky, her wife demanded she still go to college so she's graduating in a few months once the last of her courses are passed." The Russos stayed for two hours before going home, with Ronda being told by Crystal, "It's not all fun and games now, is it?" She she nodded, but added, "It's what I'd have to expect because of the twins. The kids mentioned Trinity liked me but her sisters might make things tough for me for fun." Valerie talked with Crystal after sending Stormy and Ronda out with Willow and Tyler. Her look was a look of trouble but when she sat Crystal down she explained, "Your husband's case has been sent to the appeals court and was immediately overturned. He got lucky, the court's justices were looking for cases to hear that were quick and easy to show the system works and even those who had a high-profile case can be railroaded by justice. His conviction on the weapons and assault charges was overturned and he was ordered to be released. The case was easy for them, the men who were assigned the appeal couldn't argue against witnesses contradicting themselves and being shown to have lied about what they saw or who weren't even at the scene of the crime as was claimed. Stalking Wolf being on video of the robbery only after shots were fired and not holding any weapons sealed the claims." She saw the look on Crystal's face and further explained, "He is being interviewed by the FBI and held in a federal detention facility in San Diego. He will be released within the week and has tickets to go here. He knows that he will have a lot of issues dealing with his past but he wants to try to make things right for you and Stormy. Give him the chance to prove that our help wasn't misguided. From what I am told by his lawyers, he only wants to see the two of you again and accepts if you don't want to." Crystal didn't know how to respond, Valerie saw the turmoil and offered a soothing, "He's trying to be a man and own up to his mistakes. I know full well how men can be total bastards if given half a chance. I had the indignity of my ex-boyfriend showing up trying to reconcile with me while my husband was right in the room and had to endure him threatening John if John didn't divorce me so he could swoop in and marry me- just to get at my personal wealth. The same man who tried to have John sent to prison because he was trying to do what you are doing with Stormy: get her help. If it wasn't for my son JD pulling John back he'd have beaten my ex senseless. JD didn't hold back and tossed my ex out- literally, JD grabbed him by his shirt and tossing him on the sidewalk while telling him don't ever contact me again. Stalking Wolf doesn't want to be like that with either of you, it is more of him wanting you and Stormy to be alright and giving you closure. He wants to be a man and support Stormy, even if you never want to see him again." Valerie left Crystal to think, with Crystal calling her parents to tell them the news and get their reaction. It was what Valerie had expected, Cindy asked that she try to help him while Kevin was sure that he'd do the right thing and make arrangements if Crystal and he didn't work out. She couldn't find any way of denying him being there, all signs pointed to him coming to show he was a changed man. The girls were told that night and saw Ronda looking scared while Stormy was upset that her father had the chance to force her to be a boy again. Crystal sat the two down and explained firmly, "Stalking Wolf isn't going to be upset that you are becoming my daughter nor will he force you to become a boy again. He loved the two of you regardless of your father or your femininity. Stormy, he called you 'two-spirit' back when you were younger and started to act like a girl. Ronda, he fought with your father for hours over his acting like you didn't exist until he needed you for something. He is proud to be your father, to the both of you. Please, give him a chance to show that he can be that man." The two weren't happy and went to bed fuming, with Ronda fighting tears at her uncle rejecting her and making Crystal send her back to Alaska. In the morning, Crystal tried to reassure them but it was tough as the girls weren't responsive and closed off listening to her. When they went off with their friends she had to call Chloe for support and what she should do, with her sister wisely telling her to wait it out. The girls spent the next two days avoiding speaking to Crystal while Ronda was struggling with fears of losing everything when she was sent back. She couldn't look Crystal in the eye nor could she see that it wasn't what she thought it was. She had been hurt too many times by people telling her it was alright only to have what they told her tossed back at her as soon as she was no longer convenient to them. Stormy's own plight was a cause of concern to the boys and was only alleviated by meeting Dr. Allen at the hospital for her introduction and evaluation. Dr. Allen insisted on hearing her full story and tried to be open-minded but smiled at a lot of what she had heard being confirmed. She didn't tell either Crystal or Stormy her connection to Mary Russo yet, but she was well aware of Stormy via Tara and the boys. She listened to her talk about her earliest memories and told about her father and his impact on her. In her talks she never noticed how much he let her be a girl and in her euphoria over being a girl she had forgotten that she had told her cousins and aunt about his impact on her. The more she talked about his role, the more Stormy started to realize that she was wrong about her father and he wouldn't force her to go back to being a boy- he tried to let her be a girl years before! Ronda was different, as the two had a shared history of use and abuse by Stone that was going to lead to an issue with the two as she said some nasty things to him in the past. Crystal knew the real story, he understood why she was acting that way and wouldn't let her know that he saw through her act and who was really fueling her hurtful words. He cared about her even when she tried to act like she didn't care about him, he tried to be a good parent to her despite only being her uncle. Dr. Allen got the three together and explained to them, "Stalking Wolf Forest is not the man the two of you thought he was. You were tinted by Stone Miller's venom. He won't make Stormy become a boy as he was trying to help her become a girl. He accepts Ronda as his niece and will try to become a father to her, if she lets him. He made a mistake that was done in desperation, he deserves a chance to redeem himself and help build the family that he tried to build years ago. Give him a chance to do so." The girls agreed to give him a chance but it was his only chance. If he blew it they wouldn't accept him as a father and would walk away from the family when they turned 18. Ronda was ready to ask if she could live with her grandparents, giving up her life there to stay away from a man who'd hurt her. The terms were reasonable but Crystal knew that they were unnecessary. Stormy struggled to stop from apologizing but she had reason to be scared as it was one thing to dress as a girl, it was another entirely to actually live openly as one. Stalking Wolf might have opened the door for her, but that wasn't the same as stepping across the threshold into the light and closing it behind her. The girls returned home to find Crystal's truck parked and George and TJ waiting for them. They were tired from the drive but moved their boxes inside, with TJ complaining about having customs on both sides of the border question them about all of the female clothing. It took a lot of explaining plus some embarrassment to get the OK to go but their explanation was solid and accepted. Trinity came by and helped put away Ronda's things, with her sexy lingerie causing Ronda to blush as Trinity fought her rising urge to do more with Ronda. Stormy sighed as she looked at her old pictures and saw ones with her father and her. She tried hard to not see it but she was dressed in girls' clothes as well as sported girly hair styling, causing her to cry over thinking the worst about her biggest supporter. The trio were engrossed in putting away their things while Crystal was forced to take a phone call from an FBI agent who was calling to ask about Stalking Wolf's living arrangements. She explained what she would allow and disallow and where he would stay and work. She listened for a while before she was told the big news: Stalking Wolf was coming in two days and would be released to the custody of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with restrictions. She shed tears of joy. She called the girls over and sat them both down. When she composed herself, she told them, "Stalking Wolf is coming in two days. Honey, your father is back in your life. We have a slew of arrangements made but he's accepting all of them just to see you. Ronda, he knows you are here and wants to do what Stone wouldn't do: be your father. Can you let him into your life?" Stormy started crying and pointed to a picture of the three together, with her father smiling as she sat in his lap with Crystal hugging the two. Ronda nodded silently to which Crystal asked if she would be OK with him adopting her as her father, causing Ronda to ask, "Can you do it? I want a real dad, not a fake." The family spent time alone as their friends avoided contacting them. Trinity tried to slip out but Ronda held her close as she hugged her tight as they watched TV, eventually falling asleep alongside her as the anxiety of the revelation overtook her. Trinity and Crystal had to walk her up to her room, with Trinity sleeping in bed with her so she could have someone close to her. In the morning Ronda awoke in Trinity's arms and proceeded to undress her then suckle on her breasts. She moved down to her panties and released Trinity's penis, giving her pleasure while crying. When it shot its load she looked at Trinity's upset face and shed tears, leading Trinity to hug her and tell her it was wonderful and she didn't have to do that for her. Trinity returned the favor to Ronda, with Ronda breathlessly trying to cover her mouth so her cries of pleasure didn't wake her mother. The two moved to the shower and cleaned themselves, but kept from doing anything further as neither wanted to get in trouble. Crystal was already awake and waiting for the two to come out, softly telling them, "It's alright. I know what you did and only ask that you not do it too often in the house or when your sister is awake. You needed Trinity and did what you felt safest doing to return the favor for staying close to you, you don't have to do that but I understand why you were breaking the rules." Stormy had a look of shame as she realized what Ronda had done, with Stormy telling them to muffle themselves next time as she didn't want to hear their moaning. The girls hugged one another and left it alone, with Crystal hugging and kissing Trinity for being there for Ronda and accepting what she did to her. Trinity offered a soft, "I love her. I'd let her do what she needed to do to help her, even if it means I have to use 'it' for her. She was going on instinct, I could see it in her eyes that she wasn't thinking." The two went down to breakfast and saw Stormy looking at Ronda differently. Trinity sighed and told her, "You know that you can't have surgery until 18. It's not worth the pain and suffering and scrutiny it brings when you have it before then. I refused to go to Europe or Thailand to have it done at 16 or 17 even if I'm eligible. It's there, it can still give pleasure, don't be afraid of having it. You might be taking blockers in a few days but you'll still have 'it' and it'll react to the boys you like. He might be fine with 'it' and give it some pleasure or it might be too odd for him and he'll avoid it but still like you. Either way, don't let it rule you. You are still a girl, I know Anita used 'it' as did Sydney and Addison. I'll see if they can talk to you about that if you are feeling that bad. Don't hurt yourself because you have 'it'- you won't be able to get your surgery if you try to harm yourself to help yourself along!" She was getting worked up and needed Ronda's hug to calm herself. Stormy asked why she was upset, Crystal realized why and somberly explained, "It's because of Hunter. She had to have tried it before. It's a part of you whether you like it or not, please don't hurt yourself because of it." Stormy looked down in shame and agreed, while Trinity texted a couple of people to ask them for help. She got an immediate response and smiled, quickly telling Stormy, "We're going to Boston. She wants to talk to you right away. She's scared for you, she wants to talk to you so you don't hurt yourself." Stormy got dressed followed by Trinity and Ronda, with the three hugging and kissing Crystal goodbye as they rushed to catch a bus. The girls were excited as they hadn't ridden anything but a school bus in their lives, making it a fun yet somber trip. Trinity wisely kept silent, texting her parents and friends as the trio got off the bus in the middle of the big city and walked a long yet quick mile to a condo tower overlooking Boston Common. The ladies exited the elevator and were invited inside by a tall, well- built man holing a sleeping baby in his arms. The girls were instructed to sit while a woman finished a phone call before turning to her two guests. Trinity helped the man with the sleeping girl and ended up with the girl putting her arms around Trinity's neck causing her to complain about doing that on purpose. When the woman finished her phone call she looked over the girls and shook her head. She gave Ronda a close look and grinned, telling Trinity, "You marked her already. I have to wonder if she marked you." That caused Trinity to blush while Ronda hid her face in shame at recalling that morning's, "Fun". The teasing over, she introduced herself, "My name is Anita Dupree. My good friend Trinity tells me that you are having trouble with her using her 'little friend' this morning. She's concerned that you might do something that you'll regret- like trying to cut it all off. It's not worth it. Believe me, it isn't worth it. It'll only hurt your transition." Sighing, she explained, "I'm transgender as well. I came out two years ago when my friends made me see that I've been a girl my whole life but never noticed that I'm a girl because of things happening in my life that I couldn't control. I'm sure you understand, you don't just dress like that and style your hair that way without deep feelings dating back years. You look great as a girl, why hurt yourself when you are already better than a large number of girls like us?" She asked why she was so ashamed of her penis. Stormy looked away in shame which Anita took to be that she didn't like how it responded. Anita asked, "Is it because you don't want to fell pleasure from the piece of you that is out of place on a girl?" Stormy nodded silently then added, "I feel like I'm not a girl if it starts to stick up and make sperm. I'm a girl, we don't have penises!" Anita smirked then countered, "Just what do you think a clitoris is? It's an overgrown penis! It's a penis sticking out of a vagina. Hell, a vagina is just a scrotum split open!" She sighed and added, "There's a lot of girls who can't or won't have their final surgeries. Are they any less of a woman because of that? They go through the same issues as us, get mistreated the same way by people who hate anyone who is different, and endure more- just because of something they can't get rid of. Are they any less of a woman? No, and neither are you." Thinking it over, she asked, "Have you used it? Be honest, have you actually tried to use it to pleasure yourself?" Stormy shook her head and exclaimed, "I can't even look at it anymore! I want it gone!" She broke down and cried, with Ronda looking in fear of Stormy's safety. Anita did the only thing that she could do, she hugged Stormy as she cried into her shoulder. When she finally calmed down, Anita explained to her, "It's part of you and is needed for your surgery. It's tough to look at, I know how you are feeling better than anyone. I hated seeing mine and only started to accept it when my husband gave me pleasure. It's just a piece of flesh, it's a birth defect. It's your biggest test as a woman: can you be the woman you have to be even if you have a penis. You are stronger than that, you are a woman and we are the strongest animals on the planet! You can do this, don't give in. Don't hurt yourself. You have a lot of people who'll move heaven and earth to help you. Speak with Hunter and Sydney and Trinity." Trinity hugged her while Ronda was left to await her interrogation. Stormy asked Trinity why she dealt with 'it' being used, Trinity kissed her cheek and happily told her, "It feels great. I mean it, you'll love it if you let yourself feel pleasure. Think about boys and what you want them to do to you, mimic them. It will take you where you need to go. It's just a piece of flesh that feels good, you never have to use it. I love your sister and don't want you to hurt yourself. Call me anytime, I'd rather get no sleep that see her upset because you've hurt yourself. Please do that, for us?" Stormy agreed to not do anything. Trinity kissed her cheek and hugged her tight, letting her cry again. It was taxing for Stormy, she was overdue for a breakdown and Trinity was glad she had it with her. Anita finally smirked to Ronda and asked, "Are you two serious or is this just a fling?" Ronda looked at Trinity and proclaimed, "I love her. I don't know if we'll last forever but I love her. She's the first person that I've ever loved. She showed me I'm more than something to have sex with, that I'm a woman and a person who can give love and not just sex have sex with. I love her, I can't help it but I love her." Anita tried hard to see if she was just saying what Anita wanted to hear but saw the genuine tears and a happy smile from Trinity who told her, "I love you too." The couple kissed deeply while Anita smiled at her friend and co-composer finding someone to share her love. The two were more than just friends and Trinity was acting far differently with Ronda than she did with her ex-girlfriend before their breakup. Anita drove the girls back to Winnisimmet and endured having lunch with the Elizas and Ronda. The grinning Hunter acted as if she knew what she was thinking, Anita sighed and told the little girl, "She's going to talk with you at some point, she knows who to go to if she's feeling bad. Don't bring it up as it's a thing you aren't ready for. Maybe in another year and a half you'll be where she is emotionally." Hunter nodded and shot back, "She's not used to girls like us. She needs Trinity to not be so horny all of the time so she sees that she'll be alright. Trinity and Ronda keep making out with each other!" Anita shook her head and smiled at her sister trying to be a pest but understanding what's happening. It was going to happen to her in the future, but she had the same people around her and had more friends than Stormy has even if Stormy had more relatives to call on for support. Trinity would do her best to be her sister but with eight years to go before Hunter could have her surgery while Trinity had just 11 short months until hers it might be a tenuous time between sisters. Anita moved on to talk with Crystal, with Stormy immediately apologizing to her mother about what she had been feeling that day. Anita sat Crystal down and explained what Stormy was feeling, why, and if Crystal could do more with her to make her feel like her daughter. Crystal asked why she was so into helping Stormy, causing Anita to explain, "I'm like her." She sighed and showed a before picture of her then one of her family, with her explaining further, "My daughter is my husband's biological daughter. We are going to have another via my sperm and a special egg donor. She is a mentor to my friend and wants to give us something special while she fulfills her own biological need. She just wants to know that a piece of her lives on even if she gives the baby up." Crystal asked if that would be what happens with Stormy, getting a hopeful, "If she wants. She can also adopt a child, as many do. You know quite a few who are adopted, Trinity being the most prominent." Looking at Stormy, Crystal asked, "Did she really want to do that? I know it's going to be tough, but to actually do that to herself!" Anita sighed and admitted, "It's what a lot of us think. We are in a dark place at times and don't have support. She does. She has people who'll talk her through everything. She has a lot of people who love her, who want to love her, who care about her despite not meeting her yet." Stormy softly mumbled, "I won't do it, mom. I don't want to go to a psych hospital. I don't want to ruin my surgery. I promise I won't do it." Crystal hugged and kissed Stormy and thanked Anita. Anita just smiled and shot back, "I'm just paying back my friends for helping me. Trinity loves her so she's important to me. Plus I don't want Hannah Smith upset at me for not helping. I love her like a sister but Hannah scares me. Beware of her wrath." Anita left and was replaced by none other than Hannah Smith. She had a big smirk as Anita introduced her to Crystal. Anita wisely told her, "Go easy on them, it's been a rough day." Hannah looked over Stormy and explained to her, "Spa day tomorrow. No refusals, you need to feel like a girl and you need to get used to being around girls in various stages of transition. You aren't the only girl starting out, Brady Carter started in April and is feeling worse than you. She's actually did as you felt like doing. She spent a week away from her family after being kidnapped by the state. Her parents lost custody of her identical twin brother and it almost led to them going to jail until our lawyers sued to get them back. Don't do it. It's not worth it. You have too many willing to help you talk things out." Stormy tearfully apologized, causing Hannah to hug her and tell her, "We are on edge because of Brady. We all missed the signs that she was transgender and trying to be a girl without telling us. She hid them until it was too late to help her, she hid a lot of abuse and harassment by people who should never be around kids. She hit a rough patch in school at the end of April thanks to her principal causing kids to torment her until she couldn't take it and fought back. The school's perverted psychologist gave her an ultimatum: be a boy or cut off her balls. She did as he demanded, she cut them off right in front of him without hesitation. Aunt Valerie told them to get away from her but the two worked together to torment her and force her to do that to herself. It was a desperate act, but the sick thing is they wanted her to attack the quack so they could send her to a nut house so she could be experimented on by more quacks! We don't want that to happen to you: you have help from a lot of people, you have even more help as Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Vance will be your new principals. They won't let anyone hurt you, anyone bullying you will be expelled. Please, don't do what Brady did. Ask for help." Hannah was crying now and needed Stormy's hug. She stopped and thanked her, with Stormy swearing her that she wouldn't hurt herself. She promised Anita and Trinity that she wouldn't do it, she hated that it was caused by Brady's actions but she swore an oath that she'd never hurt herself. After Hannah left, Stormy hugged and cried into Crystal's shoulder. When she stopped she told Crystal that she was happy now, she knew the outcome and didn't want to hurt everyone. She'd accept having a penis until she turned 18, she may not like it but she'd never do harm to herself to get rid of it. In the morning, Stormy was told to dress light and get ready for a day she'd never forget. Trinity got her and led her to where all of the ladies were congregating, with Brady Carter looking sad at being there. It was obvious that she was just starting out as her hair was shorter than other girls and she looked like she was still fighting masculine traits as she stooped as she stood, but otherwise she wore a pink skirt with bows in her hair and a t-shirt with pink and purple writing on it. She looked over and saw Stormy and introduced herself. Stormy looked down in shame and apologized for forcing her to go to the spa, with Brady offering a sadder, "Sorry for making everyone scared. I don't want my moms and aunts mad at anyone because I was stupid and too scared to tell them I'm a girl." She started crying causing Stormy to hug her. All conversations stopped as the two had a moment that all hated to see but was needed. Brady finally stopped and joined her cousin Dorothy, with Trinity and Ronda taking Stormy off to the side to meet the other ladies. Introductions were fast, but did see Stormy looking up at Trinity and Ronda when she met Sydney and Rose Stoner. The two blushed at Stormy's thoughts while Rose and Sydney smirked at them. Ronda had to vocalize that she and Trinity weren't going to have sex until they were ready, which Stormy knew to be when Trinity had her surgery and was, "Complete". Sydney asked if she was feeling better than the day before, getting a somber, "Yes" followed by, "Brady made me see that I'm just going to hurt everyone else by hurting myself. I don't want mom and Aunt Chloe to get in trouble like her mothers did and I don't want Ronda to have to go with Grandma and Grandpa because I was being stupid. I need to be a girl, but I don't want anyone going to jail or getting hurt because of me." The group got into a convoy of cars and saw Stormy going with Brady and her mothers. The two were under constant watch, with Brady telling her mothers that she was fine and wouldn't do anything. The two told them that they still loved them and didn't want them to hurt themselves. Addison Carter paid close attention to her daughter, catching Stormy's eyes. Stormy quietly asked why she was watching them so close, Brady whispered back, "She's like us. Mom became a girl in college and mommy got pregnant with us when they moved in together. Mom didn't know that she was able to make sperm still so when they had sex we were created. Mom had her surgery after we were born, they are having another two babies- mommy is pregnant with twins again, this time a boy and a girl." Stormy tried to see if Carmen Carter had a baby bulge but couldn't see anything. Brady told her, "They're happy that they are having twins again because mom's sperm ran out. Mommy has her own little girl to be like her while my brother has a boy to share boy things with. He's still mad that I'm becoming a girl but he's getting used to it. He wishes I didn't look like him because he sees what he'd look like as a girl. He hates it, boys tease him. His friend Johnny fights anyone who tries to fight him, Johnny's aunt is a girl like us. Maybe you'll meet Jaimie some day." She smiled at hearing that, telling her, "I met her, I stayed at her house. She gave me my first evaluation and got mom and Aunt Chloe to let me be a girl. She's so nice, but Sylvia is so forceful!" That set off Carmen and Addison as they listened to the girls talk. Brady looked away in shame and had a tear fall down her cheek. Addison caught that and told her, "She's not mad at you, she's just upset that you didn't feel you could talk with her. She would have gotten you help, you know she told you to call if you ever needed someone to talk to. She feels betrayed by you, she saw it in you before anyone else." Stormy didn't mean to start the back and forth but saw the hurt in Brady. Brady mumbled a timid, "I am sorry, I told her I was sorry. I don't want her mad because I was too scared to talk. She yelled at me for an hour in the hospital, then she yelled at the doctors for two hours before Grantie Valerie came. She was mad at me more than anyone else, I hate having Grantie Valerie mad at us!" Stormy hugged the sobbing Brady who was handed a phone by Carmen. She saw who was on it and tried to say something but was only told, "I'm not disappointed in you, I was upset at others who took you away from your mothers. I know why you did what you did and I know that it was done in despair. You were told the worst thing possible by people who lied. That's why they are in jail and you are free. You learned your lesson and paid a heavy price. You'll need to demonstrate you are going to be alright in life and you are stronger than your urges. That was never told to you: you are stronger than anyone!" When Jaimie clicked off, Stormy was still hugging Brady who hugged her back. The rest of the drive was in silence but did see the girls holding hands in solidarity as Brady relaxed. Stormy was happy to be her rock, giving her a chance to calm herself and prepare for their day together. The spa day was a success as the girls and their mothers paid no heed to the kids' privates having a little something, "Extra". Stormy saw more anatomy that she had ever thought she'd see and felt weird seeing hair on the older teens while noticing Brady's missing scrotum and testicles. Brady sighed and told her that when she cut them off she cut everything off leaving nothing under her penis. Looking around she felt bad that she had no breasts, especially after seeing Cat's and Willow's. The two were larger than they seemed and made her think they'd be as big as Ronda. Brady giggled at her seeing the girls' chests, whispering, "Cat and Willow are big but Ronda has the biggest of all." She was wrong as her mother was larger than Ronda and told the girls firmly, "They aren't all that fun, it gets tough to lug these around after a while. You'll learn soon, Stormy. Your shots are coming tomorrow morning when your mom takes you to see Dr. Samuels and the endocrinologist." Stormy looked up with glee, Carmen showed a text from Dr. Allen which caused Stormy to flinch. The smiling Carmen told her warmly, "She had to know because of rules. She's not upset at you, she thinks it means you are ready for hormones and need peace of mind. It's the next step in your transition, but you are saving your semen just in case. It's part of you that will be able to be passed on to your children even if you don't want to make it. This is the biggest reason why we were so upset about Brady- she won't ever make it so if she falls for women she won't have children with her wife of her own making." Stormy hugged the sullen Brady, kissing her cheek and telling her that mistakes aren't the end of things. The two grew closer and saw Stormy trying to talk with her so she was feeling better, cheering herself up at the same time. The more they talked, the more Stormy felt like she could be the girl that she was born to be and the more she knew she'd make it as a woman despite her anatomy. When the day ended Brady spent the night with Stormy at the Miller home. The two slept soundly and saw Ronda smiling as her little sister looked so cute next to the younger Brady. Hearing why they had a closeness, Crystal shed a tear over how lucky Stormy was to have people who now cared about her. Stormy spent time over at the Carter home and met Brady's twin brother Chance. She felt her heart feel some fluttering as he was handsome and would be a looker when he reached puberty. Brady fought the urge to laugh over Stormy's reaction, it was the first time someone had acted that way with Chance. The girls parted when Crystal called to tell Stormy that she had to go home, the urgency made her run and saw Crystal on the front porch waiting for her. She told Stormy to calm herself then led her inside, immediately cringing as Stormy screamed and rushed forward to hug Stalking Wolf. She was in tears, her father was finally back in her life and standing in front of her. Stalking Wolf was in tears himself, he pushed Stormy back and marveled at her beautiful face and how pretty she looked in her skirt and t- shirt. He sized her up and looked over at Crystal, letting out a long whistle of approval as he saw his wife as he remembered her when she was 18. Ronda rushed home when she heard something happened with Stormy, immediately stopping at seeing Stalking Wolf standing with Stormy. She tried to shy away but was enveloped in a hug by him, with the masculine man in tears over seeing her so grown. He looked at her face and could only say, "You are so beautiful, you look like your aunt but taller and larger in all of the right places." She blushed and hugged him tight, crying as his response wasn't what she had expected from him. He told her affectionately, "Your mom told me that you wanted her to adopt you, well if I'm going to be in your life I'd like to be the man your father wasn't. I'd like to make you my daughter, if you'll let me." Ronda tearfully said, "Yes, please do" and hugged him tighter, giving Stalking Wolf the sense that it was a desire that she had for a long time but hid it from everyone. He sat the two down and explained to the girls, "I have a job offer from a company to be a custodian. It's a basic job but the hours are reasonable. I'll be able to be there for you so your mother doesn't have to risk losing her job to help you. My only request of you are that you stay out of trouble with the law are are good to your boyfriends. I'd rather it be held off as long as possible, I don't want you to have children before you are out of high school." Both blushed as Stormy told him, "I can't have babies," while Ronda added, "And I have a girlfriend." He was at a loss for words requiring Crystal to tell him, "The girls met through their friends. It was love at first sight, if you can believe it. She never felt that way with girls but meeting her changed that." She did add, "Her girlfriend is like Stormy so the warning stands, it's happened to two other girls like her and we are keeping a close eye on them so they don't end up the same way. Yes, there are several girls who are like them. Her younger sister is, as are our neighbors' daughters and daughter-in-law." He let it go while Stormy added, "Tomorrow I'm getting hormones," causing him to look over at Crystal who explained, "She's meeting her pediatrician and getting her first shots of blockers and hormones. It's for her own good, she needs to feel like she's making progress and not just dressing. She had a big issue with her privates yesterday that prompted the appointment. He didn't ask what she meant, he hugged Stormy and told her she's too young for drastic changes. She nodded and apologized to him for being stupid which led to him kissing her cheek. She was led over to the dining room and settled in her seat while Ronda walked silently behind Stalking Wolf. Dinner was quiet and featured the couple trying hard to not let their emotions get the better of them but it was tough when they were together for the first time in eight years. She still loved Stalking Wolf, the fires in her simply reignited and seeing him brought feelings of love and lust. The girls saw this and it gave them a feeling of something more was going to happen- maybe a new sibling. Stormy turned in early but did spend time talking with the boys as they stayed at DJ's house. She didn't ask what they were up to but seeing them in pajamas made her blush especially as Liam showed off his lean muscular belly. She felt weird thinking sexual about Liam but he took things in stride and ensured that TJ and DJ didn't say anything that would make her uncomfortable. Ronda talked with Trinity, Tyler, and Virgil next door, with the trio being closely watched by Stalking Wolf as he sized-up the boys while trying hard not to feel pride as the girls were clearly showing that it was love and not infatuation as they held hands and sat next to one another. Crystal kissed his cheek as he watched, telling him fondly, "She's a changed girl. She grew up too fast and what you saw her doing with boys hasn't been done in over a month. The boys are the kind that you want to be around your girls and want to have date them, they learned from their own fathers and are amazing young men." The two turned in for the night with Stalking Wolf giving Crystal a night of pleasure that she needed. It was wild, she kept her moans low and locked her door but somehow the girls knew what was going on. In the morning neither said anything, their looks showed they knew and were happy for the couple. Crystal had them dressed and ready to go while Stalking Wolf took a while to get ready. When he was done they drove to Boston to meet with Dr. Samuels while Ronda met with her new doctor in another part of the hospital. Stormy was first and was in and out fast, with Dr. Samuels sending her on her way to get her shots from the endocrinologist. In a different office, Stormy was told the side effects that she needed to be careful of such as mood swings and feelings of depression and listened to how her body would change and in what amount of time. She was saddened to hear that it wasn't instantaneous but knew it was better to be a woman over time than to rush things. Looking at Ronda she felt great relief that she would have to be a big-breasted woman, while the doctor told her, "You might have above-average breasts judging by the breasts on both your mother and sister. I know she's genetically your cousin but she still has genes from your grandmother that gives her a help in her large bust." Stormy received two quick injections then had a big smile as she left, with Ronda blushing as she met her new doctor and was told what she would need to do now that she was a woman physically. She knew about periods and pregnancies and sex but hearing that she had to undergo a pelvic exam and avoid certain health issues that were in a private spot made her nearly faint while Crystal happily told her it was all part of being a woman. It was a moment that Crystal was elated to share, she never dreamed of doing that with her daughter. Ronda was told to take vitamins then asked about birth control, she nearly fainted when Crystal told her that it'd be for the best to take it so she didn't end up like Sydney and Carmen. She understood and was handed a prescription, with the doctor insisting that she go easy with sex after reading her history. Back at the house, Chloe called to ask about Stalking Wolf. Crystal told her to come over with the kids, leading Chloe to drive over with her trio while TJ walked across the street. Mike and George were late in arriving but brought Emily and Tracy along with Jenna. Stalking Wolf let out a long whistle as he saw Chloe, then did a double- take when he saw Jenna and the intimidating George. Seeing Mike he put things together, asking, "Second wife?" and getting a happy, "2nd chance to do things right," from Mike. George didn't stand down, but Stalking Wolf did ask if he was married to which George and Jenna showed their rings off to him. The girls gave him their cutest faces to try to weasel something out of him while Mason barely gave a response, doing his best to try to get Ronda's attention before settling on Crystal's lap. The girls were introduced one by one and saw them grinning while their mothers shook their head in disappointment. Mason was happy to just lay in Crystal's lap, giving Stalking Wolf the impression that he didn't care. Ever the social worker, Jenna asked where he was going to work. Stalking Horse happily told her, "I got a job offer from Peterson Manufacturing to be their custodian. The woman in human resources who I met with said that it comes with flexible hours so I can be there for the girls in case of appointments or school dismissal. She said she was aware of my work history and why I was imprisoned and that they were taking a chance on me due to glowing recommendations from the prison social worker." Mike burst into laughter while George groaned. Jenna smirked and told him, "Mary knows of you due to Stormy and Ronda. She lives behind you, so Aunt Crystal probably told her about you. The job was a setup by Aunts Lilly and Valerie, Rachel did digging into you for them and got everything they need to know about you aside from your criminal conviction. Aunt Valerie got you freed, she saw just what was going on with you and saw the real crimes that were committed and got those people sent to prison." Mike added, "John was the one to suggest Peterson. It has the best hours and least impact on the girls. It was either them or trucking but I doubt you'd appreciate days away from your family. He has a soft spot for your plight, he sees you as the counter to his brother: a man who did the wrong thing for the right reasons and when caught did the right thing in confessing and accepting punishment. You may have a felony conviction but you are trying to turn your life around, something his brother never did." The kids went out back to look for the Russo kids leaving just the teens and adults behind to get further into their discussion without having to watch what they say so they didn't upset the kids. Stalking Wolf was asked about Stormy, with the hopes of filling in some gaps that she hadn't told them yet. He boldly told them, "It was clear from when she was two that she is two-spirited. She put on Ronda's or mom's clothes and pranced around for my amusement. She loved acting feminine and telling me she was a girl inside. I tried to get her to act masculine but she wouldn't do it, she loved being a girl too much." He sighed deeply and confessed, "I told my parents about her being two- spirited and had a big fight over her staying near our people. They started telling everyone who'd listen that she was dangerous and should be tossed out of the community. When they actually tried to legally force her out the people went for a removal of their own against my parents, making them have to leave and giving their shares to Stormy. It was done while asking us to leave as well, but not before causing chaos and making the council get ousted for breaking our people's charter. We left on our own, moving in with Ma and Pa until we could get on our feet. You know what happened after that. I should never have listened to Stone, experience told me to ignore his offers of work but our need for money made me hire onto his company and help his office." Mike grinned while George explained to Stalking Wolf, "Dumbass got himself arrested and is facing at least two decades in prison. You weren't told it yet because of Stone's case but since he had legitimately hired you but claimed you were stealing from him when you were there doing your job. He also claims that you broke in and stole things yet there was no evidence of ever having anything stolen and you had been there with a purpose. He got caught in a lie and gave the courts what they needed to overturn your conviction. You weren't just released for one charge being overturned: they all were!" Stalking Wolf was on the verge of tears, George explained further, "It was done in secret but overtly as part of your usual appeals process. By the way, your lawyers never bothered with an actual appeal of the case, they're in trouble with the state over accepting bribes from Stone to throw the case. That was one of the grounds for overturning, the other was the fact that you weren't charged initially with any of the crimes you were tried and convicted of, the state did a bait and switch and faked you into openly confessing to a crime then charging you with it despite claiming you were being charged with another crime- a 5th and 6th amendment violation that they couldn't refute. You are legally in the clear." Mike added, "Stone's little manipulation backfired, his thugs talked to the feds as soon as you were sent to San Diego for your own talk. They told them everything, including lying to police and fabricating evidence to ensure your conviction. There was no evidence against you as you weren't robbing the place as you were there working. Stone called the troopers on you, claiming you were robbing the office and when the troopers arrived his thugs shot at them. You surrendered immediately when they were hit, there was no attempt to talk to you about what happened yet people came forward in droves to claim you shot at the troopers. Coincidentally- none of them were actually at the scene and the biggest witness was exposed as lying in seconds thanks to having been out of state at the time. You knew most of them, most of them lied due to their past run-ins that blew up on in their faces or were paid by Stone to lie. All of this came out a week ago after your lawyers started the appeals, Stone got hit with dozens of new charges while you are entirely in the clear and able to enjoy your freedom and your wife." Jenna added a swift, "The job's simply to help you reestablish your life, you don't have to work there but it would be best to accept it until you can find a more suitable job." He countered, "It's the perfect job for me. I'd rather do an honest job working hard for people whom I owe my life to than a 'fun' job. Plus, I get to be there for my baby girls and see them become young women." Stormy and Ronda hugged him tight while Mike got up to get the kids. Mary Russo caught sight of the smiling Stalking Wolf and grinned, while Tara and the boys giggled at knowing the secret. He offered a silent, "Thank you," to her which she acknowledged, taking the kids inside as the Daniels family left. Stalking Wolf helped make dinner while Ronda talked on the phone with the inquisitive Trinity and Stormy with the reluctant Liam. Liam was trying hard to avoid saying the wrong thing but Stormy was in a happy mood and guided the discussion. When she finally had enough dodging their feelings, she asked, "Do you like me?" Liam looked away in shame and said, "Yes. I don't know why I do but I like you a lot more than I should like you. You are my friend, I don't want to like you like that. My sister may be like you, but this is an odd feeling. My family is already weird enough as it is with my sister and father being transgender." Stormy confessed to him, "I like you a lot. I'd be fine waiting if you aren't ready for girls. I hope that in the meantime you don't find a real girl and forget about me." That caused Liam to quickly and unintentionally blurt out, "There isn't any better girl. You are the most beautiful girl in our class. They hate us because of our families. At least you understand me. I don't care if I can't play baseball after high school because I like you, I'd rather be a normal person than make you get away from me because I'm not man enough to like you for yourself." She smiled at hearing that, then told him, "I'd rather be with a boy who understands me like you do. If I could I'd date all three of you but DJ is too independent and TJ is my cousin. You are your own boy, I like that in you. They are closer to each other than you are to them, your difference is what makes me like you more than anyone else. You are what I pictured a boyfriend to be." The two waited for a few minutes until Liam asked, "Do you want to go to the movies with me? Mom and dad can drive us, they can go out on their own date after dropping us off." She all but screamed, "Yes! to him as she cried into her phone, making him tell her to ask her parents if she can go. She slowly walked downstairs to the kitchen and waited for a lull in her parents' conversation before asking, "Liam asked me to the movies tomorrow night, can I go?" Both gasped in shock, with Stalking Wolf asking if he was sure that he wanted to date her. Stormy nodded, then explained, "His sister and dad are like me. He's been around girls like me since he was four. He's different than TJ and DJ, I like him a lot. Please, can I go with him?" Crystal watched with a smile as Stalking Wolf was trying to figure out what to say. She took the lead and told her, "As long as his parents are alright with it. No funny business, you may not be able to have a baby but that doesn't mean you can't do other things with a boy. Your sister will be going too, I want it to be a double-date and ensure that you are keeping things chaste." Ronda listened nearby and hugged Stormy, kissing her cheek and telling her Trinity would want to go. It was settled, all Stormy had to do was call Liam back. She got his parents instead and endured a little interrogation that had Stalking Wolf and Crystal fighting laughter. After several minutes of shuffling and making pleading looks they agreed to the date and made Ronda's participation official, with Ronda cringing as Trinity did the same scream/acceptance that Stormy made minutes before.