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Things settled into a groove and saw Stan starting to work with the boys about defending themselves so they could stand by Jeff if someone tried another go at him. The boys' fathers were a bit put-off about it but it was clear why: they were jealous of Stan and what he could do that they couldn't do. All four of the boys did well, so well that Stan thought that they could make a go if they ever wanted to go pro. The intense training saw the boys putting on muscles which caught the eyes of all of the girls but the trio who were friends with them were the only ones whom they had eyes for. Jeff was happy that all of them had found girlfriends as it meant there was no jealousy, just companionship. The group was also tighter knit than most other groups with the couples fawning over one another much to the annoyance of all of the other couples in their school. Dating took its toll on the bullies as their antics fell flat with the girls. The group who tried to go after Jeff were the worst of the worst among the bullies and blamed him for their fall from grace, making the bullies try to go after him again despite restraining orders against them. It was a foolish endeavor, but it didn't stop them from trying to score "cool points" with all of the boys in school as well as the girls. The boys struck the group of four when they thought that they were most vulnerable: with the girls on the way home away from school but within view of the whole school. It was the worst possible idea as it was no longer a school matter, it was criminal matter for them. They had broken the restraining order and had assaulted Jeff as well as gone after three boys whom they had no reason to assault. The whole school saw them going after Jeff and the boys but were shocked ot see that all four boys able to defend themselves and turned the fight around easily as they knocked the boys out cold in a matter of seconds without suffering more than a few bruises on their knuckles. The school laughed as the boys were laying on the ground when deputies came to break the fight up, with Stan standing by to happily tell the deputies that the boys on the group assaulted the four boys. Other parents laughed and told the deputies that Stan was telling the truth and that it was on camera for all to see. It was clear that they wouldn't get their way, the deputies were informed via their radios that all of the boys were to be detained until the State Police arrived due to familial closeness and that they weren't to involve themselves in the situation any longer. The school resource officer took custody of the boys and told his colleagues that their sons would be arrested for assault and violating a restraining order as she had seen the security camera footage of the assault. Jeff and his friends were the victims, it was a clear assault by the other boys and was a targeted assault at that: they were waiting for the boys to come by. Inside the school, Otis Pyle was forced to expel the boys while troopers watched the footage, took a look at the restraining order, then asked why the boys weren't moved to another middle school as they were supposed to stay 100 feet away from Jeff. There wasn't an excuse, the town had a second middle school which was actually closer to the boys' homes making them being there suspicious. Their parents had a lot of explaining to do, while Otis was forced to explain why they weren't expelled back when the boys attacked Jeff the first time weeks before. The boys were hauled off the State Police barracks in Bangor while their parents were questioned and forced to admit that they had bribed the school superintendent to allow their sons to remain in school because the boys had been expelled from the middle school near their homes. The assistant district attorney asked if they had just admitted to a crime to which they decided that admitting the truth was better than being a pariah in town now that their sons were exposed as being a bunch of thugs. The families accepted plea bargains and fines, then declared bankruptcy to avoid losing everything now that they were open for a lawsuit from Sarah over harassment and assault against Jeff. Jeff didn't care about what happened to them, he was just glad that the school was rid of them. All of the boys were happy to be more open now that they had nothing to fear at school, they were the top dog at the school. Jeff was the leader of the pack, except he had no intention of ever acting like it. Things quieted down for the next two months until Sarah received a phone call from someone that she was dreading. She steeled herself and asked what he wanted from her. The man authoritatively stated, "I was going to be in the area thanks to my company doing a tour of New England and I was hoping to be able to see my niece and nephew for my niece's 2nd birthday party. I know that it's coming up and you didn't have a chance to do anything last year because of what happened to Jimmy." She was at a loss for words, she didn't want to say anything to him about Stan but felt that it was going to be unavoidable. She sadly told him, "We weren't going to do anything for her, just a cake. She's not into anything big and doesn't like to go to daycare so I didn't want to throw anything for her. If you're in the area then I guess I have to let you come, but please don't freak out when you see the other guest that's going to be here for the part. And don't go overboard with Jeff, he is in a tough state at school." The time passed fast and saw Sarah putting together a small party. Jeff's girlfriend Mila was there and had to endure Jaimie's affection again, with the little girl loving having a, "Big girl" there even if she was really there for Jeff and not her. Stan was there but got ready for trouble, he hoped that it didn't come to that but it was possible. Steve Cole called Sarah to ask where she was as there was nobody home at the house. Sarah sighed and told him, "I sold the house and moved in with our neighbor. It's not far away, it's hard to miss." A few minutes later Steve pulled into the driveway and hugged Jeff and Sarah at the door. Jaimie ran to him to get attention, with her grinning at meeting the new man. Sarah happily told Jaimie, "This is your uncle Steve, he came for your party. Why don't you go back to the parlor and watch TV with Mila." Jaimie was led away by Mila whom Steve asked about. Jeff blushed and ran off, Sarah told a grinning Steve, "She's his girlfriend. My little boy is a little man now and has a girl who likes to be with him. They've been together three months, he's doing better with her than his father did with me." Steve shook his head and smiled, his nephew was already showing that he was like his dad and happily attached to a beautiful young woman. Jimmy would be happy: she was a knockout. She even showed it was a good match as she handled Jaimie like a pro, with the little girl hugging her tight on the couch. Sarah sat Steve down in the dining room and had a serious look on her face. She timidly confessed to a perplexed Steve, "I have some news to tell you. When we moved here we did so at your insistence, you said that it was a great place as a bunch of your colleagues talked about it with you. They had a reason for doing this: your father lives here. They told you about this place because he told them that he lived here. They were being sly, they were trying to get you to see him. It worked, in a way. He's upstairs and won't come down if you don't want him here. He owns the house, we moved in with him after he and Jeff met out at Stan's cabin. We couldn't refuse his offer, he and Jeff were so close." She looked away in shame and somberly told him, "Jeff took after your father in a lot of ways, not just in looks: he's a crossdresser like Stan. He was dressing at the cabin when Stan found him. The two got close and saw Stan and I talk. After Stan started to teach Jeff boxing I discovered the truth about him." Steve asked if she was kidding. Sarah nodded then added, "He has the same picture that you and Jimmy had in your houses: you two and your mom. He has all of his wrestling things in his office and over at his cabin. I saw the picture and couldn't help but see the resemblance to Jeff. Jeff takes after him in all but personality, sadly he takes after me there. Stan has treated me like a daughter, Jeff and Jaimie love him. Please, don't spoil this for Jaimie: it'd break her heart." Steve went upstairs to his father's bedroom and entered. Stan was sitting in a chair reading and told the towering Steve, "Yes, he's like me. No, I didn't force him. He started doing it a few years ago. He did it with your brother's blessing. Jimmy was well-aware of stuff like that through his friend and colleague. I tried to stay away from the two of you but Sarah moving here was fate. Jeff is doing a lot better with me in his life and Jaimie is starting to grow beyond a pain in the neck. Sarah is working hard and tries to be a good mother, but she needs help. I'm trying to help her as best I can, especially with Jeff." Steve sat down and asked if he was done wrestling or was he going to die in the ring as his mom tried to claim. Stan growled, "If I even think about setting foot in the ring Jeff said he'd knock me out cold. I can't wrestle again, I'm only ever allowed to just talk and make a promo before leaving and letting the younger guys do the dirty work. I'm retired, I'm not disabled yet but I'm not ever going to be cleared to do anything in the ring. Hell, I can't even do my signature move because my heart would spike." Steve asked about the dressing. Stan all but shouted, "I never stopped and I never forced it on anyone. I did it for a year to get the women over and it worked beyond all expectations. You saw it yourself: I'm a huge reason for four women being champion and ending the careers of another three beauty queens with no abilities and no brains in their heads. I'd do it again too, those ladies deserved the spotlight. It's why all of them gave up a title shot to help me at Wrestlecade. They were paying me back for the help." Stan confirmed what the ladies and other wrestlers had told him: Stan was finished and the women had a huge place in their hearts for what he did for them. It was clear that Stan wasn't going to do any sort of in- ring work anymore especially with Jeff and Jaimie in his life. Steve sat down and explained to his father, "I needed to know. Mom is a psycho about you, she was the worst mother you could ever have and hated you with a passion. We know why- you looked better as a woman than she ever did. We were lied to about you and lived our lives without knowing if you had to be a woman permanently or if you were doing it for kayfabe. Mom never told us about your passion, it was always her calling you a pervert. Jimmy finally shut her up by cutting off all contact with us but it cost him a lot of money. He needed friends to help him get it all back and mom to be forced to leave all of us alone. She's in a mental institution after going after a deputy last year, her mind finally broke. It took Jimmy's death for her to finally snap. If she heard that Jeff was like you she'd do whatever it takes to get him even if it meant breaking out of the mental hospital." Stan asked about Steve. Steve angrily told him, "I did what Jimmy tried to do and failed: I followed in your footsteps to be a wrestler. I do OK with it but most of it is me fighting your legacy and trying to do it all by myself. I've won a bunch of titles but nothing big. I'm on King Reign's list of guys never to hire because of my connection to you, but that's been slowly changing ever since he got kicked out of GCW. Vince has been using me as one of the trainers for new jobbers on camera, I've been on TV a few times when they've been in Kansas City but it's tough to get a fulltime job with them. Your clout is there, but I refuse to use it. They want me but I won't do a legacy angle." Stan shook his head and mercilessly shot back, "You're trained by some of the greatest ever to grace a GCW ring despite being my son. I know damn well that you were trained by them, there's no way in hell that you didn't go all the way down to Florida to train with a couple of the guys down there. Hell, knowing them you were put with Killer Gagne and his lot to train for power and submissions." Steve nodded, to which Stan shot back, "King is gone. I stayed out of all of that nonsense with him but I know full well that Vince's family forced him out and made him suffer. I heard rumors about people in Boston helping Vince get control from him and giving it to his daughter but I haven't confirmed it. All I know is that with King gone you have a job with the company and likely a title run. Don't hesitate to do it, take the plunge and join them. You have the chops, earn the money while you can." Stan thought it over and laughed: he would be a good fit for multiple storylines going on right that day and would shoot his stardom through the roof. Steve had a big upside even if only having a few years to do it. He was never going to be a Hall of Famer, but he'd be one of the best short-termers to wrestle. Stan wisely told his son, "Vince will listen to me when I call. If I ask something of him, he'll do it. I'm doing this for you for your sake, you earned your stripes in the indies and should have been with GCW years ago. You have talent, I saw it when you were four. Please, do it for yourself." Stan pulled out his phone and dialed Vince Turner directly. When Vince answered, Stan calmly asked, "I have a favor to call in. My son is jobbing it up in the Northeast without direction, I know that you're in need of a good storyline. He's perfect for a legacy wrestler trying to work his way through the ranks to get his shot at the bigtime. It's what you're missing: a journey story. And you know there's room on the roster for a veteran who can mentor the youngsters and he already has a following among fans. If need be I'll do some appearances to help build him, I owe you a few anyway." Vince went silent which to Stan meant that he was thinking hard and Stan had hit him hard with one of the best ideas to come across in a while. Vince finally told him, "He can join Dominic Impossible as a duo while working up the ranks. Th two worked together already and there's a rivalry there. Dominic is going to win the top belt in two years, I think your son might be one of the challengers alongside him." The two hammered out a deal for Steve. It was for $800,000 per year but bumps up to $1 million with a title win. Stan knew that it was already set, he'd get that full amount as there was no reason to keep him from any of the titles, especially the tag team titles and probably the mid- level title. He was never going to win big title, but would still be recorded in the annals of history as being a champion. Steve was told that a contract would be waiting for him in Bangor the next day, with a plane waiting in Portland to send him to New York. Steve was in tears, hugging Stan for doing that for him. Stan cried and softly told his son, "It's what a father does for his kids: help them get work and ensure their future." The two walked downstairs and saw Jaimie rushing to Stan for a hug. She happily called him, "Grampy" to show that he was her grandfather in case Steve didn't know. Steve saw the love in her eyes as well as a bit of his brother's mischievousness which was one of the things that irked his mother most. Jaimie tried to keep Stan's attention on her while Jeff tried hard to not be noticed. Mila tried to be supportive but it was awkward to be there and not know the family history. Steve struggled to not do anything to set Jeff off while trying hard to think of what to say to the boy. After dinner, cake, and presents, Jaimie fell asleep in Stan's lap allowing the rest to talk freely. Jeff was sure that Steve would ask about his dressing so tried to take Mila home. Stan saw that she was concerned so asked her to stay but couldn't repeat what was going to be told to her. She agreed, kissing Jeff's cheek and telling him that she wouldn't abandon him no matter what anyone said to her and wouldn't let anything come between them. Jeff tried to hold off tears as he told her, "I'm a crossdresser. My uncle wants to ask about it but is holding back because of you.' She nodded and shot back, "Is that all? The guys have done that from time to time with their girlfriends when we had nothing else to do. It's normal, I did it a couple of years ago with boys that live next door before dad scared them off. I like that you're doing it, it means that you can appreciate me more." Jeff asked if she was serious, Mila happily told him, "If you don't believe me I can tell the girls to have a little get-together. I know they'd love to meet the other you, especially if you can look like another person. I don't mind you doing it, if it helps you deal with things then I'd rather that you do it and cope than keep your feelings bottled inside. Mom and dad sent me to psychologists who told me not to keep things inside, especially if you have an outlet that helps a lot." Jeff hugged her and cried into her shoulder. Sarah led them upstairs so that Jeff could change and show a perplexed Steve his other side and ease Mila's curiosity. Steve knew not to say anything, this was something that was months in the making and was something mother and son needed to do. Stan sighed and told his son, "That girl is head over heels in love with that boy. I don't know what she's up to but it's clear that they found the right person. I hope that Jimmy was like that with Sarah, Jeff is a chip off of his mother's block. The kids have their parents' personalities swapped, Jaimie is Jimmy and Jeff is clearly Sarah and if I may be so bold: he's a lot like you." Steve laughed and happily told his father, "Oh please, I wasn't so bold. We dressed in private and did it without you and mom ever knowing. Jeff's big mistake was getting caught, Jimmy must have recalled our little tricks and saw the signs because he was always careful to hide it from mom and you." Stan shook his head and blurted out, "We knew. It's why we divorced: she accused me of forcing you to dress as a girl. She accepted my dressing because she enjoyed being around famous people but when it came to the two of you doing it she lost her composure. She used a homophobic judge to get a divorce quickly, but she couldn't get everything from me: I kept the RV, paid her generous child support, and I had to give her a settlement big enough to pay for a decent house for you three. She wouldn't have had anything if my lawyer had his way, she was unfaithful and earned extra money from prostitution." Steve nodded at that and shot back, "We never told you about that stuff because we didn't want you hurt by her 'friends' but if it came down to a fight we would have sided with you. Mom can be manipulative and probably had people willing to lie to help her get her way. We hated living with her, you were there in the city many times but so far away from us because we couldn't go near you." Father and son shared a moment of grief over what could have been. Steve solemnly added, "Mom told us that if we ever got caught dressing as a girl again she'd cut our balls off and mail them to you. It was just after she caught us dressed with our friends at their house, all of us were in each others clothes. We didn't care, the girls wanted to be boys and we were happy to be girls for them. She freaked and tried to hit us but was stopped by their parents. Mom moved us to another school and forbid us from ever doing it again. I haven't dressed since, but I know that Sarah and Jimmy did it a few times. She hated Sarah, I know that she's upset that I told her that if she dared going after Jeff and Jaimie I'd make her regret all of her actions in the past. Some of my friends were more than willing to repay favors and ensure Sarah was left alone. Mom hasn't dared call or mail Sarah since, but Sarah's parents have stopped all contact with her because of mom. They believed lies that mom told them about Jeff dressing and blamed you. I know now that it was actually true, but they still wanted nothing to do with Sarah anymore." Upstairs, Sarah had Jeff get dressed in his dress then put on his makeup. Mila stepped out and a few minutes later a girl appeared causing her to gasp at the sight. She was struggling for words as it was shocking to see her boyfriend standing in front of her with a beautiful face and clothes that she had a strong hatred of her owning and wearing so well. Jeff was ready to bolt but his girlfriend mumbled a soft, "How is this possible? You're gorgeous. You're so different, all you did was put makeup on and wear a dress. You look so different." Jeff softly explained, "I learned from my dad. He told me that I shouldn't try to overdo things. I did that when grandpa found me, I looked horrible. I didn't know how to do makeup, dad wouldn't let me wear it because he said I was too young. Mom showed me how to wear it right and how to change it to fit the occasion. I thought it best to just show how I usually look, even if I went heavier than normal." She felt an odd feeling inside of herself as she had never felt that way while looking at a girl. Jeff did a number on her, she longed for this girl yet she didn't like girls that way. Sarah seemed to understand it, she smiled and led Jeff downstairs but held his girlfriend back for a few minutes. When Jeff was downstairs, Sarah explained to her, "You're feeling what I felt when his father dressed as a girl for me. It's natural. Everyone has a little bit of bisexuality in them, some never know it but a lot of people show it. You like Jeff and you like the person that he is presenting as despite what your eyes are seeing. You know the truth, your body likes Jeff for himself and accepts the girl. If Jeff was really a girl you might have fallen for that girl. If he was transgender you might have fallen for the inner girl as you know the person and not the person Jeff was presenting to the world. You love Jeff, you might not be old enough to act on that love but your body still is feeling love for Jeff no matter the clothing." She tried to not cry but lost the battle. Sarah softly told her, "He loves you too. We can all see it. If not your parents would never have let you come by tonight. He wants to be close to you, this might have sealed things with you as a couple. You're meant to be together." She asked what Sarah meant about Jimmy. Sarah smiled at the memories and explained, "He was a lot like his father in that he was in touch with his feminine side. I would dress with him a lot back when in college and after Jeff was born. He had to give it up because of work but he accepted Jeff doing it. I'm sure that he did it as a way of connecting to his father. His father is a crossdresser as well, only he did it in private. He won't show you how he looks, the best you'll get is old wrestling footage. He is private, I am happy that he is able to deal with the tough life that way because it meant he's still around to see us. I know that it's tough to comprehend, but Jeff is continuing the family tradition in his own way and did it on his own. His father did help him a little with outfits, but it's Jeff's decision to dress." Downstairs, Jeff walked down the stairs and saw Steve gasp in shock. Stan looked Jeff over and asked if he knew that his lipstick was the wrong shade causing Steve to come to and look at Jeff closely. Jeff was beautiful, with Steve easily seeing the Stan and Jimmy in Jeff. Stan happily told his son, "He's able to do this quickly and with shaky hands. Sarah taught him to wear certain clothes and proper makeup skills. The rest is all him, probably his father too." Steve shook his head and happily told Stan, "You're dead-on there thinking that. He's Jimmy in all but his demeanor: his father was proud of his skills and happy to show himself off to me whenever the did it. I wasn't that good when I dressed and put on makeup, Jimmy was there to help but I just couldn't get things right. Hell, Jimmy made a better woman than mom!" Steve hugged Jeff and happily told him that he was proud that he was trying hard to something, even if it wasn't what people thought that he should be. He turned to Stan and asked if he ever went out in his dresses, to which Stan shook his head and shot back, "I have not been in a dress outside since I won at WrestleCade 2000. I don't like showing off, I'd rather dress in private. Plus it's hard to dress when you have to film movies and write music. I'd be clocked easily, it was easier to do it in private." Steve understood, it was just a private thing and he had no interest in doing it outside. Jeff blushed and told them that he once went out with his father as a girl to which Steve added, "Knowing Jimmy, you'd have your hair done up to look different and likely wearing sunglasses and barrettes. He wouldn't take any chances, he'd take you miles away from people who knew you so you wouldn't get noticed." Jeff shed a tear and nodded silently as the memories came to him. Mila hugged him and gave him a kiss on the cheek to calm him. Steve happily added, "He knew better than anyone what you had in you and wouldn't have done it if it wasn't helping you. He always did that, caring about others more." The evening ended with the couple hugging and kissing goodbye. At home, she told her parents that it was different than anyone expected. They asked what happened, she confessed to them, "His uncle came by and was reunited with his grandfather. He learned about what happened to his father and uncle and why his grandfather wasn't known to him. He told me a big secret but I can't tell you, sorry." She realized her mistake and was forced to confess, "He's a crossdresser! His father and uncle were the same, as is his grandfather. He looks so great a girl, he only lacks breasts but he looks just like all of us when we're in dresses. No, I didn't see him naked or in his underwear. His mom was there and helped him. She helped him learn what you taught me about makeup and clothes. He's a great girl, he looks as if he could be her daughter even if he's a boy inside. I know that you might not like it, but he's such a great guy. I don't care if he does that stuff, we've done it before with the boys. You know about all that because you caught us when we were eight. Please, don't break us up. He needs me, I understand him." She was in tears and her tone showed that she was serious about him. Her mother Remy agreed to let them continue to out again while her father wasn't in a position to argue with his wife. He didn't care for dressing, but it was better than other things that Jeff could have done with his daughter. Inside her room, mother and daughter had a talk about Jeff and her. She confessed to her mother, "Yes, I love him. I know we're too young to know better, but I do love him. He's all that I can think about and I can't stop feeling weird whenever I'm with him. I like how he makes me feel, he's not like any of the other boys. I know it's not lust, I felt that for other boys but Jeff makes me feel special." Remy happily hugged her crying daughter and proclaimed, "That's definitely love. He is different with you than your friends, I think he feels the same towards you. He's a good boy for you, even if you two aren't meant to be together you two will always share a special bond. The fact that he admitted one of his biggest secrets to you then showed you speaks volumes about him. He cares about you enough to be hurt by you leaving him, he knew it was a possibility and accepted it. You showed that you cared about him as a person and confessed his secret when you had no other choice. You protected him, that shows that you two are more than friends: you are lovers, just not physically." Remy and Mila hugged, with her father silently listening. In their bedroom he asked if they should do something about Jeff. Remy scolded him and asked just what was wrong with what Jeff did as he had done nothing wrong and their daughter kept herself out of trouble and didn't cross the line. He tried to come up with an excuse, Remy grinned and shot back, "He might enjoy the softer side but I am absolutely certain that he's more of a man than you are. This isn't being a sissy or gay, this is being a real man: someone who enjoys being someone else. He doesn't do it to trick guys nor does he do it to get into our daughter's panties. From the sound of things, it's an unofficial tradition in the Cole family. I can understand the threat to your manhood, he's what you were taught to hate by your parents. It's the reason why I refuse to allow Mila anywhere near them: I don't want her hating people due to a man and woman who hate everything that is different. You were supposed to be different than them, the man I fell in love with was open to everything- including people with quirks. He's a normal boy, he's a good influence on our daughter and has won her heart. If you can't accept him because of what he does at home then I don't think we'll last much longer as a couple. I won't hurt our daughter because of your views on others and what your parents told you is right and wrong with people." She laid down the law, he shook his head and shot back, "I want her to be fine but I just don't trust any boy like that. It's not right. And it runs in his family? I don't want my daughter dating any of those kind of boys. What will our neighbors think? What will her friends think?" She laughed and shot back, "Her friends did it with the other boys when they were younger! I know for a fact that they did, I found them doing it and never told them that I knew. The girls are fine with boys in touch with their feminine side, they know that the boys are harmless. Jeff Cole is the best boy in school and is a perfect match for our daughter. You have issues with him but don't ruin this for her!" She finally put her foot down and told him, "I know about your affairs. I know about what you really do when I'm at work. I know where you go on your 'trips to Boston.' If you can't accept Jeff Cole as our daughter's boyfriend then we're finished. I won't hurt them because you can't stop being your parents." He knew that he was in trouble and quickly apologized but it was clear to his wife that he wasn't going to accept Jeff no matter what he claimed. Jeff was harmless and was doing more to help their daughter than anyone had done in years and was worth accepting his dressing if it meant she was happy. The real issue was that he had shown that he was just like his parents, which was something that he swore would never happen but had finally come out in the worst way possible for him. The next day saw Steve driving Jeff to school and wishing him well, with Mila hugging Jeff as he got out of the car. Steve was all smiles at the boy being rushed inside and his friends asking question after question about the man who had dropped him off. Jeff tried to deflect things but he had to finally tell them that his uncle had come to visit them for his sister's birthday party the night before. Jeff expected snide remarks from the usual boys who always hassled Jeff, to which they joked that his sister's real father came by to see his baby and was why Jeff's parents split. Jeff let it slide but when it started to get worse he finally stood firm and angrily told the boys, "He's my uncle, not my sister's dad. I know damn well that he isn't because I know when mom and dad conceived her: I was away for the weekend with my grandparents. I'd love for you to make those claims in front of him, he'd be happy to show your fathers just how dumb they sound because he'd beat their asses easily. He's my uncle, my dad's older brother: the wrestler Steve Dallas, Stan Dallas' son and newest GCW superstar." After school, Steve came to pickup Jeff and was approached by multiple big men. Steve grinned at the men and asked if they were upset that his nephew made their sons look foolish or were they going to be the first people in Maine to end up at the receiving end of one of Steve's catch- wrestling moves. He had no qualms about defending Jeff from them, especially if he himself was targeted as well. Jeff just watched, Steve angrily told the men, "Your sons have some balls making claims about a family that they have no idea about. They claimed that my sister-in-law and myself had affairs based on being at my niece's party. My nephew isn't one to be trifled with, especially when it comes to his father- may he rest in peace. I'm not sorry that your sons were humiliated by him, they got what they deserved. You should be upset that they tried to go after him in the first place knowing what he can do to them. None of them had the balls to go after Steve, especially after one of Jeff's friends laughed at Steve and his actual wrestling background. He was a champion wrestler in high school and dabbled in MMA in a few stretches between wrestling contracts. Steve was legitimate bad-ass, almost as much as his father. The men lost all nerve when Steve's MMA record was brought up: 10-0 with 10 TKOs. He did better as an MMA fighter than as a wrestler but refused to play politics with the MMA bodies so returned to his first passion after refusing to lose his last match to the guy they really wanted as champion. Steve had a lot of strength and agility that helped his character, Jeff inherited that from him instead of Jimmy. Steve led Jeff away while Jeff's friends grinned and explained just how wrong they were to try to go at Steve: his biography was online and his accomplishments visible. None of the guys would have dared to take on Steve if they had known, the coward in them wouldn't let them challenge a superior fighter- especially one defending himself from an attack. Jeff was happy to see that his uncle had made a strong impact on his friends already as they stepped in to defend Jeff right away, with Steve nodding at that. In the car, Steve explained to Jeff, "They did something big for you there: stood up for you against men a lot bigger than them but who had severely underestimated you. You aren't the meek boy I knew back in Kansas City, you're a strong young man who can defend himself. And you have something else: friends who stand their ground with you despite bigger foes. Dad might not have taught you all of what you're in need of as a fighter, but he taught you enough. I'll teach you more, I think a change of scenery for us is in order. I'll talk with your mom and grandfather about it, your aunt and cousins will be itching to see you again and I doubt they'll want to leave here." At home, Steve asked to talk with Stan and Sarah. Sitting them down, he asked Stan, "My wife hates my current house and the kids are getting upset over my being away from home. Her family has hated that I was a wrestler and away from her so much so have given me an ultimatum: retire and find a 'real' job or they'll stop helping us and try to go after the kids through socials services. I know that it's asking a lot, but could we stay here until we find a place?" Stan looked at Sarah who nodded. Stan happily told him, "There's plenty of room for you and the kids. I know it'll take some time for them to get used to the place but it's better than being all alone out in the sticks with her parents acting that way. I'm there for you. Sarah could use the company. Jeff might be a sore spot, how will they take his being a crossdresser or do we have to take things back to the cabin?" Steve cringed and explained, "My elder daughter is transgender. My son is fiercely supportive of her. We struggled to get her help, we found a doctor thanks to Jimmy but it's been tough finding a new one once she put in for retirement. My in-laws hate that she's transgender, but we love her regardless and it was for the best. I know it's going to be tough, but I just want her happy and she is happy as a girl." Stan nodded and explained, "She's safe here. I'll rip this town and state to shreds and if I have to I'll ask a few favors from Vince. I don't know his reasons, but he has tried hard to change how people see the world of wrestling and transgender people the past couple of years. I don't know if it's his mellowing or if something else happened but I haven't kept track of wrestling except the occasional appearance." Steve asked if he was serious, Stan nodded to which Steve exclaimed:, "It's because his granddaughter is transgender. Surely you've heard of Taylor Turner? She is the only person to legitimately hold both a male title and female title. She's one of the best female wrestlers in the world. She was outed by King Reign in Boston at WrestleCade in the biggest scandal in wrestling history. She's why King Reign was oustered permanently from wrestling. She's why he's in prison. She's why Stacy Turner is running the company alongside Vince. She's the brains of GCW, the true heart of the company- not Vince." Stan sighed and told his son, "I lost all passion for the sport a while ago and only kept myself active due to commitments to my movies. If not for them I'd have never been near a ring let alone accept being in a lot of their major pay-per-views. I guess I should have kept up with things, I'm proud that Vince did it for Taylor. Hell, if it's who I think it is then I'm why she started: the kid was always around us and had a big hand in helping me with the ladies' makeup when she was bored. I didn't think anything of it, I'm just her godfather and happy that she turned out well. I honestly didn't know, I hope she did OK." Steve grinned and explained, "Married with four kids, three naturally pre-transition and a fourth that she adopted. She's a doctor specializing in sports medicine and was the one to retire Killer Gagne from the ring. She reunited him and his sons, kept his business afloat with new avenues including getting me to learn from Killer's MMA instructor. She saved my career, she sent some of the indies my contact info. I got a bunch of gigs over the last five years thanks to her. I couldn't use you, so she helped me out." Stan let it go and asked that Steve call his wife and kids to ask them what they wanted to do. Steve did just that and when his wife asked if he was serious he sighed and told her, "Dad is serious. There's more than enough room for the four of us. Jeff and Jaimie could use their cousins. Sarah is hiding it, but she is in need of someone to talk with who is her own age. Dad is fine with the kids, he's attached at the hip to Jaimie. She won't let him go- I mean it, she's hanging off of his shoulders right this moment." Jaimie giggled and ran off, with Steve's wife asking if he had told them about their daughter. He gave a look of sadness and told her, "Remember all of that stuff I told her about me and Jimmy when we were younger? Dad and Jeff do it. They're crossdressers. They don't mind her being a girl so long as she is alright with them dressing as girls but not being girls. He makes a great girl, dad is OK just not much." Stan grunted at that, but it was his was of teasing Stan which caused his wife to laugh and ask to talk to Sarah so that they could hammer out details. This proved to be a big mistake as Sarah and Steve's wife got to talking about a lot of things that they hadn't talked about in years which caused Steve to tell the laughing Stan, "Those two. I swear they are closer than they want to admit, they've always been able to talk for hours. Once our kids came she wasn't able to talk much with Sarah and eventually her parents kept her busy with inane stuff to separate her from Sarah and Jimmy. Come to think of it, it's about the same time as our daughter started to make inroads towards being a girl! Son of a gun, those bastards!" Stan nodded and shot back, "They must have blamed Jimmy for it. Sarah was the victim of their getting back at Jimmy for their grandson being their granddaughter. They needed someone to blame for it, she was the one that they could go after without it being obvious. The wives are friends and are rekindling a friendship that was put on hold, Sarah needs her and from the sound of things she needs Sarah." When Sarah finally returned, she was in tears. She cried as she told Steve, "She's going to tell the kids as soon as they're back home. Your in-laws are upset that you were with Stan, she isn't going to let the two of them bully her anymore. She is her own woman and your family is here. I gave her contact info for the doctor who examined Jeff and got a number for a psychiatrist in Boston who could help her. It's a lot of work but she really wants to get out of there as soon as possible before her parents try to get at the kids again. She doesn't trust them, she said they were getting desperate to get them away." He sighed and explained to Stan, "Her parents tried to sue for custody when our daughter came out. The judge told us to get her examined and held off deciding until then. If she wasn't transgender, then we'd have lost her because he didn't believe that it was right to allow her to dress as a girl unless she was a girl. He had no right to force his views on us, but he didn't care. He's now in jail for that." Stan growled, "Let me guess: word got back to Vince and he had a talk with the right folks? This smells like something he'd do without letting you know. You repaid him by doing some jobbing at shows and did some producing while the regular producers were on vacation or out sick, it's how he's always done it and something that could be done without any interruption to storylines and feuds." Stan authoritatively told Steve, "We'll fly out there next weekend. You start at GCW after WrestleCade, I think that's enough time to get situated fully. Jeff is off the week after so we don't have to hurry back. The only hitch is how much he'll miss his girlfriend but she's going to have to endure." Stan used his laptop to book tickets for them to fly out to Kansas City. Steve left early the next morning and flew out west, meeting his family at the airport and telling them firmly, "Your grandfather, aunt, and cousins are coming next week to help us move east. I'm driving the truck so you two will have to be on your best behavior until I get there. Your grandfather has arranged an appointment for you with one of the psychiatrists in Boston. The local psychiatrist isn't as good as the one in Boston, it's just confirming all of what your psychiatrist told you already. Dad isn't fooling around, he wants you to be alright even if you're going to have to travel down there every month and stay in a hotel." Turning to his wife, Steve explained, "They're alright with her. I've seen dad's look, he's upset that your parents tried to take her away from us and might do something if they try again. He knows what Vince Turner did for us, I think dad is serious about going after them: I know he has a lot of powerful friends in the business, they might have less than savory people able to do the worst to your parents." The family drove home in silence. Mother and daughter looked at pictures of the kids and smiled as the big, strong Stan was putty in little Jaimie's hands. Jeff caused his cousin Ava to blush, Steve happily told her, "It's alright, he's taken. A couple of boys are free but I think you're better off not dating for a while as you're too new to the town and you need to get acclimated to school first." Jeff reluctantly parted from Mila with a kiss. He was told that his family needed him more than her at that moment. He wasn't happy to fly across the country, but he wasn't going to be left with back with Mila despite her pleading with her parents to let him stay with them. The journey took a while as they had to drive to Boston before flying west, with Stan telling Jeff that it was better than driving all the way there. Four hours driving then another four of flying, waiting in line, and connecting caused him to become irritable. He hated flying, especially without knowing who was going to meet him at the airport when they arrived. Steve met them and introduced his wife Eve, son Philip, and Ava to them. Jeff saw Ava and blushed as she was pretty, with her blushing back at his reaction. He was speechless, he couldn't believe that she was transgender let alone had started to look like a young woman. The drive to the Cole house was another hour but saw Jeff trying hard to not look over at Ava. It was tough to keep his eyes off of her, it felt weird to know that she would give up her manhood to be a girl especially one who looked like her mother. She sensed his unease, it was expected of him as it's the same reaction that most people gave her when they learned the truth about her. When they arrived at the Cole home, the kids were tired while Jaimie was out cold. She was hanging off of Steve and wouldn't let him go, causing Eve to smile as the little girl clearly loved him but it was hard for her to admit to him that she liked her uncle. It was so similar to her cousins that she gave Ava a smirk: Jaimie was doing what they did to Steve at the same age. The family ate in silence as the trio fought exhaustion before going up to bed, with Jeff sharing with Ava and Philip while Stan took the couch and Sarah and Jaimie shared the third bedroom. The trio blushed as it was awkward seeing how big Jeff was compared with Philip while Ava tried to hide her breasts from Jeff. He looked away and tried to hide his shame, she told him that she was used to it as a lot of people did that to her when they saw her after knowing the truth about her. He sighed and told her, "It's not that. I just have never seen real boobs before. My girlfriend and I swore to our moms that we wouldn't do anything, I don't want her upset for seeing you. I don't care about the boobs, I care about her and don't want her upset at me for seeing them." She felt relief, then asked if he was sure. She took her top off and showed him, causing him to turn to Philip and ask if she did that a lot. He nodded, telling Jeff, "She shows her friends them. It's a big deal to them that she looks so big and they're small. They don't know that I look, they think I'm out but I see them doing it. Mom told me not to do it but they're so pretty even if they're hairy down there. I told her to shave and she said that she'll tell mom if I ever told her to do it again, I like annoying her." She blushed while Jeff cringed. Philip had gotten what he wanted: her embarrassment. He didn't do it to be mean, he just wanted to annoy her and succeeded at doing it. The three slept intertwined, Jeff realized that something was poking into him when he woke and saw a pair of boobs sticking out of his cousin's shirt. He quickly got up and went to the bathroom to calm his hormones, with Ava changing in front of him as he gathered his wits. Looking at her closer all he could do was see a girl who had something in her panties, she gave him a pose to snap him out of his stupor and happily told him that he was the first boy to show that she was a pretty girl. The two got dressed, after a bit she asked him if he worked out as his muscles were big. He nodded and told her, "Grandpa taught me after the school bullies chased me. He used to box before he wrestled, all of my friends are learning from him. He has been teaching me more and helping me get into shape. I'm sure he'll help you do the same if you want, you'll need to learn to protect yourself from people." She hugged him and thanked him, kissing his cheek to make him blush while Philip giggled. The little boy grinned and ran downstairs, telling their parents that Jeff and Ava were kissing which caused the parents to rush up to them but stopped to laugh as they saw the mark on Jeff's cheek and his blush still on his face. He tricked them, but it was funny as she did kiss him- just not the way he claimed. Stan saw the teasing and smiled as it was classic sibling fun. Jeff didn't quite get what was going on, he had never experienced it as Jaimie was too young and had been all alone for so long. His friends had a few siblings but none were that close with their brothers making him experience it all for the first time. The family spent the day packing and starting the process of selling the house. Steve and Stan had to do a list of what Stan thought should be done regarding Steve's character and submit it to Stacy and Taylor Turner so they could start to lay the groundwork for Steve's entering the GCW. Jeff listened to them in awe, with Philip asking him if he ever watched his grandpa or uncle wrestle. Jeff blushed and explained to his cousins, "No. I had no interest in it before. My friends watch it but I'm not into it. I never bothered, it didn't appeal to me. Dad didn't watch it and the kids at school out here I hated so never got into it. I know that it's popular, but I never saw grandpa or uncle Steve wrestle." He was dragged by Philip to his room the shown some of their grandfather's matches. He then put on DVDs of his father wrestling, with Jeff seeing that the looked so much alike. He shed a tear as Stan looked so much like Jimmy, causing his cousin to stop showing the matches to let Jeff calm himself. Jeff was asked what was the matter, he sadly told his cousin, "Grandpa looks like dad. Uncle Steve does too but not as much. I can't help but see dad out there, even if dad only wrestled for a shot time." Jeff ended the viewing session and sought out Steve and Stan. He found Jaimie playing with Ava and telling her that she had a weenie like Jeff had but he didn't have boobies. Jeff stopped cold as Ava looked up at him, Jaimie giggled and told her, "He is pretty like you. He isn't a girl, you are." She kissed her cousin and ran off before Jeff could say anything. Ava was in tears and hugged a concerned Jeff. She softly told him, "Does she always do that?" Jeff nodded and softly told her, "She likes to tease people that she likes. She does it with my girlfriend a lot, she teases her about her boobs being big just to make me blush. She knows how to annoy me, even if she's only two she can't help but make fun of someone just to show that she likes them." She looked down in shame and confessed to him, "I hate being a boy, I can't wait to get rid of my penis so I can stop being bigger than the boys. I hate it, dad said that we're blessed. My brother is smaller but doesn't know that he's going to get large soon. I want it gone but I don't want to lose being a mom. You are lucky, you don't have to live with something that you hate. You're normal, I'm a freak." Jeff hugged her and confessed to her, "I'm big too. Mom said that it's a family curse passed down to all of us from our ancestors. Dad and uncle Steve are big, mom was telling my girlfriend's mom that I'm a big guy so you're probably the same. It's not a big deal, don't think about it. You'll find the right guy, it isn't the end of the world. Please, don't do anything to hurt yourself. I can't lose my cousins after I just found them. I don't want to lose more family, I already lost dad.. I don't want to lose any of you." The two were in tears and getting out a lot of grief. Their mothers listened to them and felt horrible for them, but it was something that they needed to talk about with someone close to them. Jeff was older, it felt right for him to be the one to talk to with his cousin being the same to him even if she was younger. When they composed themselves their mothers hugged them deeply and kissed their foreheads. Jeff felt bad that they had heard them, Sarah softly explained to him, "It's what family does for one another. It's what you both needed: an ear to listen. She needs her cousin to help her in her new school and you need her to be there for you when you experience the drawbacks of having a girlfriend: periods and a lot of boys trying to take her from you. She'll need the same with boys, even if she might have to wait until she's in college to find a date who'll accept her for herself. I don't trust the boys in your school or any of the guys in town- too many closed minds and bigots among them." The rest of the day was spent packing and choosing what to part with. Ava happily tossed out all of her old clothes while Philip hated having hand-me-downs from his sister despite them never being worn as they were bought by their grandparents after she came out. Jeff didn't flinch at seeing Ava's clothes, he was used to bras and panties and only commented on the color choices causing her to smile at him. Philip was sure that he was lying about dressing as a girl, Jeff showed that he was wearing panties and then showed his nightgown which caused Philip to blush. Jeff just shook his head and told him, "I had to have an exam like she had. I'm all boy, I just like to wear girly clothes whenever possible." Philip looked upset and was taken aside by Jeff. Philip looked away in shame and confessed, "She's not ever going to be my brother but it sucks losing Alfred to being a girl. I miss him, I missed doing things with him that I couldn't do with Ava. She won't wrestle or play video games or run around anymore." Jeff hugged him and softly told him, "She never was Alfred, she was always Ava. She's a girl and tried a long time to be a boy. She isn't. There's nothing boy about her. She loves being herself, she hated to be a boy. She only did it because she didn't want to upset Uncle Steve and Aunt Eve. She loves you, she's your sister and nothing changed about her except that she's able to be herself." Philip softly said that he misses doing that stuff with her, Jeff smiled and happily told him, "I like to do a lot of that stuff. I might like crossdressing, but I'm still a boy and love doing those things with all of my friends. Mom makes us run around the property to get exercise and we play their videgogames all of the time when it's too cold or it's raining out. They have brothers too, you could get to know them." Philip thanked him, Jeff happily told him, "It's what a cousin does. We're going to live together, you'd do it for me too if you needed to. You're my cousin, you need a guy and I'm there. We'll do stuff and it will be just us. Ava will do stuff with the girls when they meet her. I know it'll be tough but it's going to be a lot of fun now that you have mom and grandpa. Jaimie is a pain but she loves you too." The boys packed the rest of Philip's stuff while Ava let them bond. Eva wisely told her, "He misses you but he's got Jeff now to be his big brother even if he's his cousin. You get to be a big sister to Jaimie, if she lets you. Don't feel like you have to be a brother to Philip, he has Jeff to do that. Be his sister, he's happy for you and wants you to be happy and if doing what he does isn't your thing then that's fine. Be the best girl that you can be, let Jeff be the best brother to Philip even if he's his cousin." Mother and daughter hugged and kissed while Jaimie giggled at the sight. She walked over to Ava and kissed her too, with Jaimie happily helping her pack while their mothers looked on. When their mothers turned away Jaimie quietly told Ava, "Pretty girl. You never were a boy. Boys are yucky." The little girl hit Ava hard and caused her to smile as she all but told her that she only saw her as a girl. It was an innocent statement from a little kid who barely comprehended things but it was enough to be a big help to Ava. Jaimie cared about her and showed it, she liked having a little sister close to her. Ava's things took longer than expected as she tried to hide her bras and panties from Sarah. Sarah told her that they were fine and Jeff had plainer ones but he didn't like the idea of having breasts. She then told Ava, "You'll grow into them. Your mom might have been a slow bloomer, it happens. Jeff is just a bit ahead of you in growth, I know he's going to be smaller because my family are shorter than most. I think you're on the right track already, the girls in school aren't big and most are flat so you're bigger in your bust than them. You'll fit in well among the girls Jeff is friends with...their sisters might be the issue but I think a couple are going to be fine with you especially if you be yourself and not a fake." After dinner and more packing, Jaimie refused to let Ava out of her sight and insisted on following her around. She was upset when Ava kicked her out of the bathroom so she could shower, the little girl had to be told that she was too old to shower with Ava which to the girl meant she was a big girl now. That was followed by Ava helping her shower, with Jaimie asking her if it was because of her weenie. Ava blushed and softly explained, "It's because of that. I'm too old and would get in a lot of trouble if it was known to others that I showered with a little girl. You're a big girl now, you can shower now." Jaimie cheered over hearing that, she didn't understand the real implications and only focused on that it was someone telling her that she's a big girl now. Ava helped her dry her hair and put it up like she had hers with Eva and Sarah smiling as Jaimie imitated Ava fully to the point of being robotic. She had her big sister and was happy to be a little sister, Ava didn't have the heart to correct her but knew that she had to tell her that cousins weren't sisters and she would have to get used to being her cousin only. When it was time for bed, Jaimie insisted on Ava putting her to bed. Jaimie latched onto her and forced her to sleep alongside her, with Sarah having to make room for the tween girl on the bed. The three fell asleep soon after Jaimie was moved, with Ava softly thanking her aunt Sarah making Sarah smile. Steve's wrestling gear, awards, title belt replicas, and other mementos of his career were the last boxed. He and Stan spent a lot of the time talking about Steve's career, with Stan laughing at people hoping his son would get his father to join their promotion to increase ticket sales. Steve was blas? about it all but Stan happily told him, "You got titles, that's the most important thing. Those add up and put you in the map as it's hard to ignore a champion. King Reign did it because he hates me for causing him to lose a lot of money in bad investments when I refused to join in his schemes, you were a victim but found the best of a bad situation. I'm only angry that Impact of Honor didn't snag you but it might have a lot to do with not wanting to look like they're trying to get at me which I know they'd never try to do. They'd have a lot of trouble explaining it, but I'd actually have gone to them for a bit to help you if they asked. I have no issues with the ownership there and the talent is great, especially the ones Vince sends them." The duo smiled as they looked through box after box of trunks, boots, pads, t-shirts, and other items. It was a walk down memory lane for Steve as he told of feuds that were online and made headlines within the wrestling community and showed just how much he had impacted them without making it big. He had no idea how many people whose careers he made just by feuding with them- just like his father had done over the previous 35 years when he himself was in the same place. Stan hid his tears as he saw an article stating that Steve wanted to be his own person and that his father is a huge personality whose shadow fell across the wrestling world but he was happy to move out from under it and try to make it on his own. Stan happily told his son, "You did it. You earned your way to the top and made the world see that you're Steve Cole and not Steve Dallas. You're Steve Dallas now and I could not be prouder of you. You worked hard, you jobbed and put others over. You belong in GCW." While father and son bonded, Eve had to get the kids' school records so they could transfer. It took just a little bit of time and saw her questioned by the principal and staff but she was quiet about it. Sarah did her best to keep the rumors away, with her telling inquirers that they were moving because of Steve and a big opportunity for him from one of the wrestling promotions in the northeast. Just before she left, Eve told the principal, "My sister-in-law knows the school and town so my daughter isn't an issue. Everything is in order and the state is well-aware of Sarah so have no issues with anyone making false claims about my daughter. The kids are with family and are going to thrive in Maine. Sarah casually told the principal, "Our father-in-law is close friends with the Attorney General, DA, and sheriff so any claims about us are taken seriously, especially if from out of state. If her parents try to get you to lie, you'll be the ones in legal trouble with the state not them. Think wisely before helping." They left and saw Eve's phone ringing. She ignored her parents' calls and softly told Sarah, "It's begun. I know it's going to be a war, hopefully Stan is alright with people annoying him." Sarah grinned, called Stan, who then called Eve's parents' lawyer and informed him that they were out of line and any threat of legal action would result in a lawsuit for criminal harassment as they lacked a right to sue for custody simply because the family chose to move away from them. When their lawyer tried to claim that they had a right as grandparents, he bluntly told them that they were accusing their own daughter and son-in-law of crimes that he knew to be false and did not alert the authorities about the true nature of the claims. He swore then explained that he would drop all claims against Steve and Eve and would alert the state that it was a legal move with his clients having no knowledge of abuse. The move was finished the next day, and featured the family enjoying a quiet night together before the boys joined Steve for the drive east with the family's possessions while Stan and the ladies flew. There was a reason for that, Stan thought that it would be best to have Steve and the boys bond while Ava and the ladies got the house ready. Ava also needed to do a trip to the psychiatrist, something that had to be done immediately so that she could start school in Maine as a girl even if she had already transitioned. Late the next day the family arrived at a hotel and relaxing. Ava and Jaimie swam while Sarah and Eve talked about what would happen the next day. Eve received a phone call from someone on behalf of GCW who informed her that an appointment had been made in Boston with one of the area's leading psychiatrists specializing in transgender children, giving her a huge help with Ava's care. Steve was called and happily told her, "She really knows how to be subtle but did me a favor that I have to repay in full and can't back out of. That wasn't just anyone at GCW: that was Dr. Taylor Turner, the VP of the sports entertainment division and granddaughter of Vince and a medical doctor. She ensured that Ava got help in a timely manner that nobody could refute. Dr. Alison Eliza is one of the best in the business and is able to help Ava while keeping her distance from us so that she doesn't overdo things. She knows her stuff, I met her a few times when I was in Boston for shows and she's about the best you can ever meet." Ava was told that she had to go see Dr. Eliza the next day. Stan asked if it was necessary to which Eve explained, "Steve said that it was a big favor from Taylor Turner, a medial doctor and a VP in GCW. It sounded like she's really good and experienced with transgender kids, our former doctor was good but I think someone in the region with knowledge of kids was found for us." The next day saw them meeting Dr. Eliza who smiled and asked if Dr. Robin Wiles was doing well as it had been years since she'd encountered one of her former patients. Ava was shocked while Eve happily told her, "She's just fine and treats kids well. Sadly, she just retired. How do you know her?" Dr. Eliza smiled and explained, "Through a former patient of hers. Dr. Wiles was first to diagnose her as well as the one who approved her for surgery six years later. That young lady turned out to be one of the biggest boons to transgender people in this country, she changed the lives of thousands including my own life. Dr. Wiles might not be as experienced as I am but she still is a top quality psychiatrist." She was observing Jaimie and asked about her. Sarah explained, "She likes having a girl in the family. It pains me to admit but Ava is the closest she has had to a real girl near her. My son is a crossdresser but she knows that he's not really a girl so treats him normally and doesn't try to get her to play with him." Dr. Eliza asked about the name, Sarah blushed and told the story. Dr. Eliza shook her head and blurted out, "Call Quentin. He'd be upset that you were in town and didn't call him. And that young lady that I mentioned being my patient? Your daughter is named after her. She'd be honored by the namesake." Ava went inside and told about her past and what happened to her with her grandparents and school. It was painful to recall some of the memories but she felt that it was best to tell the truth and let Dr. Eliza make her determination. She didn't want to lie, lying only made things worse for everyone around. Dr. Eliza waited for her to stop then confessed, "Your story matches what you told Dr. Wiles. You're the right person for transition and you have acclimated to it too much to reverse course. You're transgender and leaning so strongly that way that it'd be criminal to refuse to allow you to continue with transition. I recommend that you continue on with hormones but do ask that you put semen away as it will help to secure your future. I hate to admit this but I have personal experience with children who haven't been able to have children due to traumatic injuries to their genitals so I encourage all patients to save semen so that the opportunity is always there even if you need a surrogate and donor egg to accomplish it." Once outside, she confirmed Ava's diagnosis and wished her luck with her life as her psychiatrist up in Maine would be able to help her along her path now that all road blocks were clear. The question of her grandparents trying to stop the transition was raised, Dr. Eliza grinned and shot back, "A few words with a lawyer from Missouri are in order. I'll speak with her tonight and if she agrees she'll make a call to a friend out there to ensure that Ava is protected. She hates these fights, but lives for them." Sarah called Quentin Nelson as demanded and got a laugh, she was told to drive several blocks over as he was at home and had to see them. When they arrived Sarah received a big hug and told how she hadn't aged a bit in the past decade while Stan received a gasp and smirk. He shook his head and told a perplexed Stan, "That old bat sure hated your guts and tormented Jimmy for years. I can see why: he's a chip off the old block. She's stewing in the hospital while you made millions and retired to solitude, it's a crying shame that she was so bitter about you and what you did- hell, jealousy makes for stupidity!" Observing Jaimie he smiled and told Sarah, "She's just as her brother was, only without the boredom. If only he could see her now. I hate that he was taken from you before meeting her, she's going to be the spitting image of you when she gets older. Hopefully she takes after you and not him in personality." That caused a laugh which he smiled at, Jaimie grunted which proved his point: she was just like her father and knew it. She didn't like it being made fun of, but it was a loving joke. The group talked for a bit until Quentin's phone rang which caused him to excuse himself then tell the folks on the phone that he was a little busy at that moment with a bunch of visitors. They came by a short time later to see him and were introduced to the Coles. Stan shook his head and blurted out, "It just figures, you'd know Quentin and probably also know the person Dr. Eliza was going to contact to help Eve about Ava. It's a small world, I don't believe that these are coincidences." The man introduced himself to Eve, Sarah, and the girls as John Finn, Quentin's friend and the owner of the production company that made several of Stan's movies. John then added, "You know my wife, a lawyer by trade who just happens to have contacts out in Missouri whom she's going to call to help a kid in need of protection. It's nothing big for her, just a phone call to a judge whom she worked with." John's wife Valerie Finn grinned and asked for specifics then walked off to talk with the person on the phone. She returned a half hour later and explained, "My friend is a judge with Platte County and has a big hatred for families being forced apart because of false accusations. As you have followed all state and local guidelines and are moving out of state they have no reason to go after you. Further, as she had an examination by a prominent psychiatrist there's no reason for intervention. He issued orders that the family leave you alone. He has his clerk going to federal court to make it a federal one alongside state." Stan understood and explained in layman's terms, "If they go after her, they're going to prison: federal, not state. Ava can go to Maine and will be free to live her life while they are barred from even trying to contact you. It's serious, my wife handed me one when we divorced and not even Vince's lawyers were able to get it lifted. Steve and Jimmy weren't able to talk with me let alone see me after it was issued." John asked about Jaimie who was quietly listening to them. Sarah blushed and told him, "She's trying to hear what we're talking about and doesn't understand the seriousness but knows what it's about. She's a lot like her father, I wish she wasn't at times but she's her father's daughter." Quentin laughed and told John, "Don't tell her that she has a namesake up in Maine, she'll want to baby Ava like she does Jae. She knows that she's helped others, she just doesn't know that I talked about her to other people. The fact that her cousin is like her is pure coincidence, he'd be pleased to know Jaimie is turning out better than anyone could have hoped even if she's out in California." John explained to the Coles, "My granddaughter is also named Jaimie but goes by Jae because it's tough on her to be known as her niece and live up to her name. At least this Jaimie will be her own person and not have to worry about that stuff, even if her cousin is very similar to my Jaimie. Hopefully she finds out what she wants to do with her life and sets herself on course to achieve it, otherwise it'll be a tough decade for her. It's easier when you know what you want to do, my daughter did early on." The Coles thanked John and Valerie as they left, with Quentin telling the Coles, "My daughter and his are dating, my son and his niece are married, his cousin's son and my daughter are married. We knew his wife and kids for years before he came into their lives so we're close. He's a great man, his wife is a legend in the legal community. She helped because she wanted to, it was something that she could do in a matter of seconds and not bat an eye over. You'll be fine now, especially as the Turners will call him to check up on what happened with the appointment. Vince Turner has ears all over the place and has a lot of people who'd help you, John has even more and they'd do it in ways Vince couldn't." Stan shook his head and told the Coles, "He's a billionaire, and likely had you pegged for a meeting just to get to know you at some point to see if you're going to be alright. I have known him for years and is one of the few who have gotten his respect in Hollywood so my being here meant that he'd come by to see me. Quentin knowing Jimmy only made things all the more important to him, he felt obligated to help even if it was just moral support. His wife did have the right resources, if she didn't have a judge helping she'd have her mother calling an old friend or use her own sources." The others let that sink in while Jaimie giggled at their being speechless. Ava was busy looking online to check on John Finn and found a lot of information about his past, his accolades, and his derision. It was comforting to see that someone was looking out for her, especially one with a lot of money. She then started to look up Taylor Turner and her life. She was enthralled with the woman who cared a lot about her despite never knowing her. When she had her fill she looked out the window and thought about her life and how lucky she was, people cared about her and wanted to protect her future. The drive gave her a lot to think about, especially as Jaimie fell asleep and Sarah was talking with a lot of people who were asking about her and her trip. She fell asleep herself, only waking when they were entering a rural town 50 miles from Bangor and told that they were almost there. It felt different there, she felt renewed and let out a small smile as the gravity of the situation struck her hard. The drive to the house was short and featured Sarah pointing out to Ava and Eve Ava's new school and the adjacent elementary school that Philip would be attending that Monday. Ava stared in disbelief as it was twice as big as her school and looked like it had a lot of stuff that hers didn't have. Sarah smiled as she explained to her, "It's very modern, the computers are top quality and it's fully accessible for when a student has to stay home from school due to illness. There's a pool, a large gym, a theater, and a lot of playing fields for various sports. The teams aren't that good and dominated by families with clout so it would take a lot of pressure or support from the right people to make the sports teams. Jeff is banned by them due to getting friends' kids expelled or sent to jail. I wouldn't bother joining, you'd just be the token diversity kid that keeps the state away from them and really just a participant on paper." She nodded and understood what Sarah meant: they didn't want her there and would claim that she's a participant but would never be allowed to actually participate despite being allowed to. Stan drove on and pointed out a couple of kids riding bikes up and down the roads with Ava looking at them to see if they were trying to look inside or were ignoring them. Stan told her, "Those are Jeff's friends. They were stuck home all week and it looks like there wasn't any snow so they're riding because they're bored." Ava and Eve were in awe as they saw the Cole home, with Stan happily telling them, "I tried to stay out of here but Jeff and Sarah caused me to start coming back here. I have a cabin in the woods that hasn't had much use since they moved in, I'm sure that Jeff and Ava will get use out of it in a couple of years when they need time away from us. It's a weekend home away from home for them." Eve shot back, "They aren't going there with boys or girls. If they go there, it's by themselves and only if we give permission. I don't want people thinking that it's some place that they go to have sex!" Ava blushed deeply while Stan added, "We told Jeff and his friends that and he had the same reaction. I know they won't do it, she needed to hear you say it. It's actually locked tight, I only go there when I'm trying to write something. Jeff goes there when he needs to vent and be alone, nobody else knows of it and I know that he hasn't told his friends about it. I'll show you another day, it's getting too late now." Ava and Eve were in awe of the big house, with Ava gravitating upstairs to where Jaimie had her own little playroom. She happily told Ava, "This is my room but you can stay here too. Mommy said it's just for girls, Jeff won't go up here. Mommy said it's too big for me, so you can stay here too." Ava hugged her and kissed her cheek, with Sarah happily telling Ava, "It's really four rooms but she's not using them all. You get one, she gets one, and one is her playroom. The boys can have the fourth as a guy's room, probably for the video games. They need a private place away from you ladies." Ava understood and realized that the playroom would be a girl's room for her and Jaimie, even if Ava was too old for toys. She could unwind and talk freely with other girls, while the boys did the same in the next room. She could eventually teach Jaimie how to be a girl when she got older, just like a sister." Sarah showed Eve a room and by default had Philip assigned the fifth bedroom. Things were put away and food ordered, with Eve helping to dish out dinner while Sarah fielded phone calls from a group of people for over an hour. She was all smiles, telling Eve, "Those were Jeff's friends' parents asking if he was back. I had to break the bad news that he's coming tomorrow, only his girlfriend took it hard." Jaimie was quiet most of the evening and fell asleep in Ava's lap and refused to let her go requiring her to sleep with Jaimie entangled in her arms. She loved the feeling of Jaimie in her arms and felt the little girl's breathing through her breasts causing her to feel like things were going to be alright with the Coles and her life was on the mend. Jaimie seemed to radiate love from her, with Ava loving that her little cousin loved her back and wanted her in her life. The next day saw Sarah taking Eve and Ava to register for school. This was done smoothly, with just a cursory look at the paperwork declaring Ava as transgender. Sarah was asked if a local doctor had been procured, Sarah happily stated, "She was confirmed by one in Boston and got a referral to one up here." That was questioned, Eve explained, "My husband's boss asked a friend to get her an examination while we were in Boston. It was supposed to be done tomorrow after our visit today but it was changed. The doctor is a leading psychiatrist specializing in children and knew her previous psychiatrist through one of her former patients so signed off on the care. She's fully diagnosed, has been on hormones for over a year and has to stop taking blockers at the doctor's request to save semen for future reproduction. She's going to be back on blockers once that is done, we just have to get an appointment with the folks at the cryogenenics center. She's no threat to the girls and knows the rules for what she can and can't do. She won't use the female restrooms despite being allowed under law, we won't risk upsetting people here." She was quickly told, "That is unnecessary as federal law bans that. She's fine to use the locker room to change and the bathroom to do her business but we do ask for discretion as much as possible. There's a few things that we ask of her: hide her penis as much as possible, do not make references to it, and try to avoid ogling the girls. They have the same rules and we strictly enforce them: no talking about the genitals, no flaunting of their bodies, no harassment due to breast growth. If she can abide by that then she can join the other ladies. If she feels uncomfortable then she will be allowed to change elsewhere." That caught her by surprise, she was told, "We have dealt with the outcome of lawsuits and have had to make changes to accommodate transgender individuals. Despite the fear-mongering, few ever file any claims against the schools and even fewer go to court. It's too expensive to fight a losing battle and the media is against their antics. We are no fools, we know just who she has supporting her if she was able to get an appointment in Boston so quickly. He's too powerful, we won't fight him even if we're in another state. He has a long reach, and near bottomless pockets." Their next stop was lunch and saw Sarah introducing Eve to Jeff's girlfriend Mila and her mother Remy. Sarah had a big smile as Eve asked if she was the one Jeff complained about missing so much as they packed which caused the girl to run off blushing while her mother added, "She was no better than him. She was upset that he wouldn't video chat with him but he told her that he had to help his cousins and that she'd get to meet them soon." Sarah asked her to come by, which led to the duo driving over to the Cole home and being engulfed by an energetic Jaimie. Stan complained that she was hyperactive since Ava left and wanted her, but was put on a show because she was bored without Sarah and Ava. Jaimie tried to look cute but Sarah's scold put her in her place and caused her to go up to the playroom to stay out of the adults' hair. Sarah sat Mila and Remy down. She took a deep breath and explained, "You are OK with Jeff and all of his dressing, but I need to ask something more: are you alright with a transgender person? Ava isn't like Jeff: Ava is transgender. She was born Alfred and has been transitioning for two years." Remy asked if it was a joke while Mila asked if Jeff knew. Eve explained, "It's serious. She broke down after a beating by the boys in school and told us that she couldn't go on anymore: she was a girl and would hurt herself is she was forced to continue to be a girl. We got her to a psychiatrist who referred her to a specialist who confirmed the diagnosis. She has been in treatment since, she started hormones last year and has started to develop. Those aren't falsies, they're her real breasts. She is still 'intact' and can get a girl pregnant, but she has no interest in girls: she likes boys. Is this going to be a problem?" Remy looked at Mila who led Ava away so their moms could talk. Upstairs, she asked Ava if it was true as she didn't want this to be an elaborate joke. Jeff being a crossdresser she was fine with, but she had a strong feeling that this was going to be trouble and if it was true she had to help Ava. Ava took off her t-shirt and bra then dropped her shorts and panties. Mila gasped in shock, she was just like her up top but male down below! She turned away in shame as Ava got dressed, with her telling the upset Ava, "Please don't tell Jeff that you did that. I believe you, and I want to help you." She hugged Ava and asked if Jeff treated her right. Ava gave her a big smile and explained, "He treated me like a little sister. He's what I wanted a big brother to be, I loved being with him. I hope that being a fake girl doesn't upset your friends because I am used to being alone even if Jeff will support me." Mila shed a tear and shot back, "I'll tell them myself that you're family to Jeff so I have to treat you like family too. They either act nice or they aren't my friends. I don't mind losing them, you matter more. I don't mind being like a big sister if you need one, Jeff can't understand some things- like boys." Ava hugged her and thanked her for doing that for her. The two went downstairs and saw Eve asking if she did what she figured she'd do. Ava nodded to which Remy told them, "Don't do it again unless it's in the midst of changing. She might be a girl but it's still something that you shouldn't see, Mila." Steve called to tell them that he was just outside of town. Mila brightened while Ava relaxed as it was a final nail in her old life: she was home and everything that she owned was coming shortly. Remy saw a look of content on Ava's face and saw that it was worth the bit of aggravation by Mila that week. When Steve parked the rental truck, Mila ran full speed for Jeff and kissed him full on the lips. The two walked inside hand in hand while Philip complained that he got off easy and they had to do all of the hard work. Steve shook his head at the boys' antics, they acted like brothers the whole trip and he loved their little bit of fun especially as it was just like he and Jimmy had done years before. Jaimie ran for Steve while Sarah hugged Philip. Philip complained about having to go to school so soon but knew that he wasn't going to be allowed to miss out. Sarah happily told him that he'd be able to do a lot of things that he didn't get to do at his old school which he was happy to hear. Unpacking took a while, Mila helped Ava with her things while Remy helped Eve with Philip's things. It wasn't necessary, but Remy wanted to spend time with the Coles and it helped Mila and Ava to get to know one another as Mila saw the real girl and learned more about her. The two would be around one another a lot so it helped them to be close by and enjoy being together. As they talked, Sarah asked Remy why she was really there. Remy sighed and explained, "He left me. I caught him in bed with another floozy and he couldn't take the humiliation. He blamed it all on Jeff, he knew that it's total garbage but he had to blame someone else for his actions as usual." Eve offered her a consoling, "He knows that you have him nailed hard for what he did and you already gave him his warning before so he has nothing to fight back with. He's humiliated and blaming Jeff is a cheap cop-out that knows won't hold up. He'll probably drink his pain away then beg you to take him back. If that fails, he'll try to use the kids against you." Remy grinned and told him, "He tried that, I got an injunction from the court. He's going to lose his job as I talked with his boss about his absences. I didn't back his claims, so he's fired as today." Sarah laughed and shot back, "That's the dumbest thing possible. It doesn't take much to see that he's a total liar. His boss only kept him around because they were drinking buddies, now that he has to be the boss and fire the liability he has to put that friendship aside. He's probably begging for his job back at the bar and making a scene of himself, so expect a call from deputies later to pick him up." Sure enough, Remy received the call. She told the deputies that they had split and he moved out so she wasn't obligated to help him anymore. They tried to plead with her, but she hung up on them. Stan called the sheriff and told him what was happening which got the deputies to apologize for forcing Remy's husband on her and would detain him until the next day when he sobered-up. Stan then called a single deputy and told him that Remy wasn't to be visited by anyone on her husband's behalf or there'd be hell to pay to which the deputy understood- Remy was under his protection and her husband wasn't. The extension was earned, she accepted Ava and Jeff so deserved to be protected by him. The rest of vacation went smoothly. Sarah helped Remy file for divorce and sought everything, leaving her husband out in the cold without a home as it was in her name and bought by her parents with it in a trust for the kids with her as the sole trustee. He had nothing to counter the claims so had to settle for a complete break with them with Mila being awarded to Remy at Mila's demand. The kids were nervous when school started again. Ava needed Jaimie's help relaxing and fell asleep in her arms with the little girl smiling at helping her big cousin calm herself. Philip was blas? about it and knew that he'd be just like everyone else except he'd have a tougher fight to make his own friends. The group drove to the school early and were met by Remy and Mila with Mila showing Ava around to let her get to know the bathrooms and locker room so she'd know what to expect later that day. Ava met with the principal Otis Pyle and was told that she had no restrictions but he hoped that she would try to be discrete with her changing, the same warning that she had from the superintendent three days before. Her class was told about her condition and gave the usual disgusted and disgruntled reactions but didn't do anything that would get them into trouble. Ava ignored them and focused on herself, with nobody in her class interacting with her until lunch. When she went with Jeff and Mila she finally got notice. As she ate questions were raised about her. Rumors circulated about her being transgender were added to rumors that she was really Jeff's sister and Steve was really his dad. Neither paid them any attention, but Mila did tell her friends that only the one about Ava being transgender was true. Ava ate with an outcast from her class named Mandy Pyle, who was Otis' daughter, and talked about school and Ava's old school. The two did a lot of talking to the point that they didn't notice lunch had ended and it was time to go back to class. It felt great to talk with someone, Ava loved being normal with someone even if they were outcasts. After school, she was asked about herself. She told Mandy, "Yes, I'm transgender. Yes, my dad is Jeff Cole's uncle. No, I'm not his sister. Yes, I still have 'it'. Yes, these are real breasts." She waited but Mandy only asked, "Are you sure that you want to be around me? I'm a freak: everyone in school hates me. My dad is the principal, they hate him so hate me too." Ava asked if she was sure that she wanted to be around the freak becoming a girl. She nodded and told her, "I don't care. I've seen worse, the girls are fakes. They stuff their chests, they aren't real." The two shared a special bond: being used to being alone. Jeff and Mila sought Ava out and let the two talk while Mila tried to not say something about Ava being with the school's pariah. She could see that a special bond was starting form between then and separating them would hurt both of them. When Sarah and Eve arrived Ava reluctantly parted. Eve asked if Mandy wanted to come over, it made her day as she eagerly agreed then asked her father for permission. He agreed, provided that the two did their homework first which led to Jeff and Mila groaning at their need to do the same too. Philip complained about them getting friends already while nobody in his school would pay attention to him let alone go over his house. He looked upset, Jeff softly told him, "Give it time. Some of the girls' brothers are in the same class so will have to do something with you. They're slow to take hints, but aren't going to be like the others and should be around you more once he realizes you're my cousin." At home, Jeff went up to his room and changed. He got dressed in his favorite skirt and blouse and put on his favorite pantyhose then some makeup. He left his room and walked downstairs and realized too late that he just made a huge mistake: he just outed himself to Mandy. She looked at him then didn't react, just doing her homework with Ava while Mila did hers. Jeff tried to focus on his but it was getting bad. He ran upstairs to get away and change his clothes, but stopped as a concerned Mila grabbed him into a hug and kissed his cheek. To his shock, he was asked by Mandy if he was alright because he wasn't acting like he normal did. He tried to form words to which she told him, "I knew all along that you're a crossdresser, I could see it in you as you looked at us in school. Boys don't do that unless they know what it's like to wear them. You weren't checking our chests, you were checking our clothes. Nobody knows that you do it, but I figured it out earlier. I won't tell anyone, nobody would believe me anyway..." He asked how she knew about that. She blushed and told him, "I looked online while I was waiting for my psychiatrist. My dad made me go see one because I'm always alone and never do anything with other people. I read something that one of the doctors out in California doing research on children who are transgender and who made note of traits that are shared among them. That was one of the ones that a lot shared but it was also one that they had with crossdressers. It stuck with me because of that. I saw that she was from New England so it made sense, she's from a rich family who help people like Ava so it was stuff that she knew. I'm sorry for not telling you that it's alright, I didn't want to upset you." He was relieved and redid his homework so that it was better. The four went upstairs so that Jeff and a relieved Ava could change, but led to blushing as they did so in front of Mila and Mandy. Jeff had to tell Mila that she had to get out, while Mandy simply handed her the clothes that she needed. When she was changed, Mandy told Ava, "You have some nice things but you need to upgrade your style. It's a little too young for you, you look like you're in 4th grade. You'd look great with simple blue and white blouses and matching skirts. Your dresses are fine but not practical for winter here." Ava thanked her for that, Eve had to hide her pride as Ava had her first heart to heart with a girl and she benefited from it immensely. It was time for them to go shopping, especially as it was needed as she'd get a lot bigger soon. The clothes needed an upgrade, her little girl needed a new style for herself soon. The foursome relaxed until dinner then parted. Ava hugged Mandy and kissed her cheek. It was a happy moment for both, they hit it off extremely well and Ava felt like she'd be alright now in school. Things did settle after that. The ladies went shopping with Jeff going along as a voice of reason for the three girls. He didn't get anything for himself, but he did enjoy telling Ava what not to get while Mila enjoyed trying to flaunt herself to him with her mother giving her a glare to stop her antics. Seeing Ava nude in the changing room cubicle caused Mandy to blush as it was the first penis that she had seen. It struck her that it looked out of place on Ava, with Ava's pretty bust and legs making her look like she was older than just the 12-years-old that she was. She was a bit jealous of that, but she did her best to hide if as it was no different than how she felt around the other girls in class. Ava sensed her unease and told her that she was lucky to look so pretty even if she had just started to get boobs. She was asked what she meant, to which Ava pointed to the unseen growth in her nipples as they were growing bigger. She gasped to which Ava happily told her, "It's the first signs. I used to look at mine every day to see if they're growing. My nipples were first, you can start to feel the swelling in your chest that follow. Look closer, you can see the puffiness starting to show." She was in tears as Ava helped her dress. Remy asked what happened to which she hugged the girls as it was something that both needed. She was happy to have shared that moment with a girl, especially as it was something that she needed and Remy was happy to share. A few training bras were bought and saw Otis blushing at learning what was bought and why. He then hugged Mandy and thanked Remy for helping his daughter. Remy just nodded and added, "She had need of a mom, I went through it last year with Mila so it was easy to do. Ava is the one to thank, she is the one who saw the good news and asked me to help her." Ava blushed as he hugged her. The families separated and showed that the girls were getting closer than any of them had thought possible. They were friends in full, and sealed it that day. Jeff's being there wasn't questioned, especially as he was carrying all of the bags for them. He tried to not be noticed and wasn't questioned. Eve happily hugged him to calm him, with Ava smiling at that. At home, Mandy confessed to her father what happened and why and asked that he not blame Ava for what happened. He asked about Jeff, she looked away in shame then told him, "He was there to help his cousin. He wears girls clothes at home, but he's not transgender. His family does it, his grandfather started it and his father and uncle did it when they were kids. He likes doing it a lot. Please don't tell his any of the Coles that I told you, I don't want Ava upset at me." She was in tears, he could only tell her, "I won't say anything unless it becomes an issue. It sounds as if it's nothing to them and nobody is hurt so I'm not going to intervene. I want you to be happy and this is something that would destroy your friendship if I didn't support your being close to them." She hugged him and went off to put her clothes away. He did call Sarah to ask about what he was told, he expected the runaround but she simply told him, "He's a crossdresser. He had an exam a few months ago after I found out about it. He isn't transgender, just appreciates being a girl for a while." He asked her honest opinion about the girls and their relationship as he didn't want his daughter to get upset if Ava liked her as more than a friend. Sarah had to suppress her laughter but finally managed to tell him, "She's into boys, not girls. She sees your daughter as a friend and nothing more, she's the first girl to treat Ava like a friend and share a lot of misery. They're good friends, possibly soulmates." He let her go and endured Mandy asking if he seriously thought that Ava might be trying to date her. He deflected the question but finally told the truth. She firmly told him, "She likes boys, I know that she does because we talked about the ones in class and she didn't look at me once. When we changed I didn't see 'it' get bigger, she didn't even look at my vagina. She looked at my chest but that was due to my needing help with a shirt. She didn't try to touch me, she just saw my chest was puffy and told me I needed a bra because I was starting to get boobs. She's my friend, nothing more." He saw the fire in her eyes and backed off of those thoughts. She hugged him and cried, telling him, "I don?t want to lose her as my friend. She likes me a lot and is the only one who doesn?t see me as just a loser because of you. She knows me and I know her. We?re friends, I?ve never had a real friend." The next day saw the girls going out together while Philip and Jeff stayed at home and worked out with Steve and Stan. Philip got to see just how intense Steve?s workouts had to be to maintain his stamina as well as his strength, even if he wasn?t one of the musclebound meatheads that dominated wrestling. He saw his dad in a whole new light, especially as he went on instinct and practice with his movements. Jeff showed Philip how to workout without getting to intense, with Jeff loving that Philip followed his every word and tried to imitate his movements. The two went at it harder than Stan wanted them to but Steve saw that it was doing a lot of good and let them continue on. They wouldn?t hurt themselves, they would simply work their tails off before tiring out and cooling down. He was right as the two tired not long after, with their bodies finally telling them that they needed rest. It was further enforced as their stomachs growled with hunger, lunch was needed fast for the two. Stan gave his son a grin, he knew his son well and started to show that he understood Jeff too. After lunch, Philip asked if he could box like Jeff and his friends. Jeff looked up at Stan who nodded, it was only fair. Jeff opted out of boxing and got dressed, with Philip doing his best to not ask about it as it was clear that it was something that Jeff felt the urge to do while he himself didn?t feel any urge. Philip worked hard and listened to everything that Stan told him. He happily hit as hard as he could and held back when told to as Stan told him he?d break his hand if he continued punching as he did. He had no idea that he could hurt himself just practicing, but was shown that his fingers were starting to swell and bruise and would have broken if he hit the wrong spot in the bag again. After showering, he finally asked Jeff about the dressing. Jeff turned it around and asked if he ever did it or if he was afraid of how he might feel. Philip tried to hide his pain but blurted out, "I refuse to dress! The boys would tease me because of Ava, I won?t go near girly things. I don?t like it, you can be a girl but I don?t want to be one. I?m not a girl, I?m not a weirdo!" He ran off in tears, Steve stopped Jeff from following after him and surmised, "He held that in for a long time. Ava?s transition has been toughest on him because of the boys in his school. They know all about Ava thanks to his grandparents telling everyone who would listen. He hates anyone mentioning him as a girl, he refuses to go into Ava?s room or help with any of the laundry for fear of being called a girl." Jeff sought out Philip later on and saw him trying hard to not look at a picture of him and Ava from the time before she transitioned. He sniffled and softly told Jeff, "She can do it, I can?t. I?m not as strong as Ava, I?m not ever going to be like her. She?s smarter than me and better with people, I?m just dumb and nobody likes me. I?m not going to ever be as good as her, I?m just going to be in her shadow." He sighed and shot back, "She?s different than you, she has to be that way because people will always go after her. She isn?t you. You aren?t her. This isn?t Kansas City. Your grandparents can?t hurt you. The school doesn?t know the real you yet, they will soon. They haven?t seen the real you, you just got there. I know it sucks, it took me months to find friends. You have time, just wait it out. They?ll come to you once they see that you aren?t just a new kid: you?re the son of a pro wrestler, grandson of a legend, and going to be bigger and stronger than most of them. Just give it time, you?ll find your friends." Philip asked why he liked dressing. Jeff grinned and happily explained, "I wanted to feel different and I grew to love how I felt being someone else. I?m still me, but I look different. I feel like a girl, but I?m a boy inside. I love the clothes and the makeup. Grandpa is the same, he just likes to feel like someone in his own world without any of the pressures of being Stan Dallas. He?s himself as a girl, even if old." Philip asked if he could be a girl like Jeff, Jeff nodded and led him over to his room to try some of his older clothes- the same ones that his father Jimmy had gotten him before he was killed. He put Philip in a pair of panties, pantyhose, a blouse, and a skirt then helped with his hair and added a little makeup. It took him an hour, but Philip was gone and a little girl was there: one not too dissimilar to Ava in looks. Jeff led Philip downstairs to show him off to Stan and Steve and got a nod of approval from both. Jeff happily told both, "He asked about it and I thought he?d appreciate it. He makes an OK girl, just not one who would do much beyond this. He wanted to know, now he knows. It?s up to him to do it again, I?m not going to ask him to and Ava doesn?t seem like she?d do it either." Philip was scared but neither of them said anything more. He sat down and watched Stan and Steve do a lot of writing and working on things that he didn?t understand. Jeff knew what was going on and told his cousin, "They?re working on wrestling stuff, they must have to do some of it for GCW." Steve countered, "It?s recommendations for background work to setup my joining them. I?m going to be in the buildup matches but I wanted dad to get involved. I figured that we could make a connection to a couple of guys who need the help and maybe getting your grandfather?s rival back into the mix. There?s a lot of work to do but we think we found the right group to work with on it." The two got to enjoy Stan making phone calls to a couple of old friends, with Ted Rude being one that caused the boys to ask about most. Steve happily told them, "It?s the 30th anniversary of your granddad?s biggest match, Ted could use the money and push for more public appearances so we figured he?d do it as a big callback. His son is actually involved in GCW as a wrestler so could get a push while I?m in a feud with his friend. Dad has his own choice for who to bring in: Randy Rhodes, son of Bob Rhodes. A couple of guys were considered but Randy is simply stagnant and needs the push for his own career." Ted Rude saw the boys in the background and asked about that. Stan happily told him, "What they do is their own thing. I?m not putting them on TV, but I figured you?d accept a settlement that?d callback to our feud and give you a way into the GCW again that?ll please fans. You can use the money, your son could use the push, and we have Randy Rhodes lined up to take the instigator role sparking it all. He?ll be the one your son faces while mine moves on to the real feud. He?s older than them, so they get their chances at a title shot after him. It?ll also extend their use in GCW for two years- with more pay too." Ted was listening and agreed, then called back an hour later to tell him that he got his son?s approval as well as his heartfelt appreciation for thinking about his future with the company. It was then relayed to Taylor and Vince Turner to get final approval with the whole event ending up taking place up in Boston as it was the fitting location to spark everything. Ice Box Stan Dallas being involved in the event would draw huge numbers for them as he always brought in casual fans, but having his own son involved as well as making it tie-in with his own feud years before would make it all the more special for all. Philip was still dressed when the girls returned. Eve stopped in her tracks as she saw him and asked if it was a joke or did Philip get into trouble. He ran upstairs to his room while Steve explained to his wife, "It was his own request. He asked to do it so Jeff helped him. It?s part of his therapy, a lot of wounds he had never got healed were uncovered. Jeff helped him talk it out and he got dressed just to see how he felt dressed as a girl. He?s not like Jeff, I think it?s just a one-time thing for the day." Ava managed to open Philip?s locked door and crept inside, cuddling the sobbing Philip then kissing his cheek. She softly told him, "You aren?t like me and you aren?t like Jeff. Mom was just shocked that you would dress as a girl, dad is probably telling her why you did it. You don?t have to do it again, it?s not you. If you like it then you can do it with Jeff but you don?t have to do anything just to please me." He hugged her and tearfully told her, "I just wanted to be with someone. I hate being all alone. It?s hard being your brother, everyone expects me to be like you. I?m not you, I?m not a girl." She rocked him and kissed his cheek. He calmed down enough so she explained to him, "You are you. I am me. Nobody can be us. I?m different than you, I?m transgender. You?re a normal boy, you just have a transgender sister. I don?t care about those assholes in Kansas City anymore, I care about you. We all do. You?re my brother, you aren?t alone. You?ll find someone to be close to you, I just got lucky. She?s a great girl, she was the right person at the right time to be friends with me. You?ll find someone, it?ll take a while but you?ll find a friend at the school. Don?t lose faith, they?re out there for you to find. It?s just been too quick to find the real people who?ll be your friend, but give it time and you will." The two fell asleep together, bringing tears to Eve?s eyes while Sarah happily told Steve, "She is doing a lot more for him tonight than she has done before. He needed his big sister, she took to the role well. I know it?s not ideal, but your little girl just showed that she?s maturing more than in body." He felt great pride hearing that, Stan happily told him, "He?s sensitive and tries to act like you but knows it isn?t needed. It?s tough following in someone?s footsteps, yours are tough to fill. He?s only 11 but it?s already tough to be the son that you want him to be because Ava can?t be that." Jeff tried to make himself scarce but Stan and Steve sat him down and told him, "You?re the eldest so it falls on you to ensure that they?re alright when we?re away. Your mom and aunt are there but you?re in school with Ava and will be around Philip at home. It?s a lot of responsibility, are you up to it?" He nodded and mumbled, "I?ll ask the guys if their brothers are willing to hang out with Philip. He?s not as distant as he thinks, they?re trying to figure out how to go to him without it seeming like it?s due to uncle Steve and grandpa. It?s tough to do it with Mila and the girls taking up our time after school." Steve grinned and shot back, "Then spend time with the guys. You could afford time off, especially as I want you boys to continue what dad was teaching you. Their brothers could join you, if they can be on their best behavior. Besides, Ava could use some girl time with Mila and the girls anyway." Plans were made with the other parents, with all of them in agreement that it?s for the best that they do some more activities alone while the girls learned that they didn?t have to be around the boys all of the time. Remy was fine with the girls coming by, especially as Mila was their leader and set the tone. She was also thrilled that Mila forced the younger girls to join them ensuring they got some fun too. Philip was told the next day and saw him smiling as the younger brothers of two of the boys joined the boys at the Cole home. The boys reluctantly joined Philip in learning the basics and started to grow as a friend when they started talking about class and the kids in it. Philip was different at home, they saw a side of him that he hid in school that was vastly different and one that needed to be shown to all. School started to get better for him as he talked more with the boys and hung out at their homes after a workout at his own home. Their fathers were jealous that he was able to do stuff like that with them, it was making them feel inferior which caused their wives to tell them that it?s their own fault as the dads were lazy or too focused on work to do anything with the boys. It led to fights, but eventually their sons got them to see that they could do it too but didn?t want to do it- they were just jealous of the Coles. Ava had her first visit with her new psychiatrist two weeks after arriving. It was awkward as the doctor asked a lot of questions about Jeff and her relationship to see if her being a girl had anything to do with Jeff and Stan?s dressing. She tried to answer as best she could, even if it wasn?t to his satisfaction. After an hour of questioning, Ava angrily told the doctor, "I only just met Jeff, he didn?t influence me to be a girl. I felt like I was a girl since I was born. I?d dress in mom?s clothes a lot and would play with a couple of girls who lived across the street. I was always girly, mom and dad were told that a lot by my grandparents. I only came to the conclusion when I saw a documentary on girls like me on TV, done by the Finn Foundation. I saw kids who looked no different than me but who had a penis or vagina that they didn?t want. They were girls and boys, I saw that I was like them and I wasn?t a boy: I?m a girl." She sighed then told him, "These things on my chest are all mine: they aren?t falsies. It?s from hormones, ones that I?ve been on for a year. Dr. Wiles saw the real me she told mom and dad that I?m a girl and I should be allowed to be one. I took to them because mom?s family are big breasted as is grandpa?s. Jeff hadn?t even met me until three weeks ago so I had no idea that he dressed. Dad hid that he did it when he was a kid and everyone knows about grandpa and his year as a girl. Jeff is my cousin, but he had no impact on my being a girl. I don?t need him to tell me how to be a girl or act like one, I am one." She got up and left, Eve was going to say something but the doctor smirked and told her, "I was testing her. I?ve heard it before, but that proved that it wasn?t a fad. I read Drs. Eliza?s and Wiles? reports and I have my opinions about her care but it?s more to do with threats from others who aren?t looking out for what?s best for her. I am of the belief that she is transgender and needs treatment, which I can offer. I?m not about to go against someone who is able to get an immediate appointment with Dr. Eliza and who is also known to John Finn and his family. I don?t know how that was pulled off, but my hands are tied." Eve offered a somber, "My husband?s employers arranged the appointment with Dr. Eliza. She knew Dr. Wiles through another patient so it was just confirming Dr. Wiles? diagnosis. We didn?t know that they had a connection to my brother-in-law until it was mentioned, he met us for a few hours and introduced us to his friends who also knew Dr. Wiles. It was coincidence and luck." He laughed and shot back, "It?s connecting the dots: your husband is employed by GCW. Taylor Turner is a friend of the Finns so asked a favor of them on behalf of your daughter. Your brother-in-law knew a major member of their family and named your niece after the most famous scion of the family. It?s not too much of a stretch to think that you met John Finn himself as he likes to meet those who benefit in a way from him, and likely reporting back to Taylor Turner about what happened. John is known to a lot of us in the psychiatric community so him getting involved via a friend isn?t surprising." She nodded but added, "It was timing. He met us because he planned on stopping by, he had no idea of my brother-in-law?s connection and Taylor Turner didn?t ask him to check on us. He was happy to see a connection to his daughter via my niece, and helped us with legal issues regarding my parents. It?s just a stroke of luck and good timing, he would have never known us if he waited to talk." Things quieted after that. Steve made several trips to Boston to meet with GCW officials as well as the Finns as John wanted to know about Ava and how she was adjusting. Steve shook his head and asked if it was really him or someone else. John smirked and gladly told him, "My daughter asked about her. It?s tough to refuse her request, especially as she wants to have her as a patient some day." Steve?s trips were talked about by the school, with Philip happily telling people that his dad was going out to previously arranged matches for the regional independent titles. He was true, half of the trips to Boston were for events in the cities of Melrose and Woburn but also to meet with GCW about his new character and how he wanted to setup things. The fact that he was establishing himself as a local and in a feud with several local talents only added to his image, it was helping GCW just as much as him. Steve?s toughest trips were around Maine and New Hampshire as locals saw him and razzed him at the events with the razzing causing fans outrage as they complained about the group destroying the events with their garbage. They didn?t care about his personal life, Steve was a wrestler and unless your kid is a horrible person you don?t mess with them: especially young ones like Ava. Ava was never mentioned by Steve nor were fans interested in his personal life, the detractors were simply drowned out by fans in a dramatic manner that helped the event as it seemed to be bigger than it really was thanks to the noise. Remy?s divorce was uncontested and saw her winning everything from her husband. Mila was awarded to her mother with her father not even trying to fight for her. After the hearing he packed his things and left them, with no way to contact him and a note telling them that he refused to ever see them again. It was bittersweet for Remy, but Sarah and Eve were there for her with support and love. Mandy started to get acclimated to the family and hosted Ava over her house on the weekend. Otis was happy to see the change in her and supported their friendship. Warnings about his firing were flung around, but he grinned and asked the ones making the claims just how they?d achieve that as he had been highly touted by the state and there were no issues except with from those who exerted pressure on the schools for their own means. Remy acted like a second mother to Mandy, helping her with issues of two-faced girls and of boys who didn?t take the hint to leave her alone. Otis felt upset at her doing that, but started to grow closer to Remy as time wore on. The girls happily facilitated their closeness, especially Mila. The two were often together so much that Mila suggested that they try dating. The two blushed but Mila had a point: they were almost dating anyway so it would only make it official. Mila grinned as she and Mandy stayed with the Coles for the night with Jeff happily going to the cabin with Philip. The date was a smashing success as the two blushed the next morning when the girls were dropped off. Mila saw the look in her mother?s eye while her mother tried to look away in shame, the two had done it and enjoyed their time together. This only strengthened as the two girls got along great and enjoyed a night entwined in one another?s arms as they slept in Jeff?s bed. The couple grew closer and after a week the girls asked them what they were going to do next. The two blushed to which Remy told them, "He asked me to marry him. I couldn?t say no, we get along so well. I know that I can never replace her mother, but but I want to be her mother if Mila will accept him as her dad. You deserve a good father, he can be just that." The two needed a few minutes to think about it. They looked at one another and cried, they would get to be sisters. They couldn?t stand in their parents? way, they wanted them to get married. Mila happily called Otis, "Dad" while Mandy called Remy, "Mom". The couple understood what it meant and hugged the girls, then kissed deeply. They were going to become one, with the girls happy to be part of one another?s lives through family instead of through Ava and Jeff. News of the engagement spread quickly. Sarah managed to get through first which led to her crying as it was so beautiful that the girls had given their blessing to each. Eve was proud that they had met their true counterparts, even if one came through the pain of losing his first love. Steve started to pile-up his bookings to the point that he was all over Maine and New Hampshire for a month as he worked hard to earn money for the family. Sarah was concerned but Eve sadly told her that it was just like he was in Kansas City, only it was all for a big payoff in the end. He was going to be in a lot of matches and on the road a lot, but he?d see himself only on the road three nights a week in just a few weeks while earning ten times what he earned before and with a long-term contract on top of it. The bookings took a toll on him but he got the reactions that the promoters wanted. He enjoyed helping the younger guys look good and directed a few to "easier" areas with a few words to the right folks in the companies in those areas. The money would be there for the youngsters, and having experienced a match with Steve gave them an upper hand in negotiations later on. The kids went to several shows in the Bangor area, ones that weren?t attended by anyone that knew the family. Steve ensured that the usual hecklers were banned while also ensuring that his family were safe from people trying to get at him through them. Stan went alongside them, giving the shows a boost as it wasn?t advertised but word got around fast that one of GCW?s most famous stars was there watching an event and giving autographs to folks- after they bought merchandise of the other wrestlers first. Stan happily put that stipulation so that the wrestlers made something from him being there, especially as he offered a lot of encouragement to fans about how the wrestlers were doing. It boosted them as the fans started to pay closer attention to the other matches while giving the wrestlers a new following. He knew what he was doing, with the wrestlers realizing that it was an old trick to mitigate jealousy. Remy, Mila, Otis, and Mandy were in over their heads but enjoyed the shows. Steve was a hit and once it was known that he was now a local fans started to cheer louder for him giving the shows new energy. The four weren?t wrestling fans, but it was hard not to get into the action especially as they knew that it was "fake" but still a lot of fun and excitement. Otis and Remy married during April vacation, with Mandy and Mila staying with the Coles while their parents went on vacation. Remy legally adopted Mandy while Otis legally adopted Mila making them a complete family just before the wedding finalized it. The happy couple went off and enjoyed their time away, with Mila and Remy happy to have their parents together while enjoying being sisters as well. Ava benefited form them being there as she and Mandy shared a bed. Mila bunked in Jeff?s room while he and Philip spent the week at the cabin or over other kids? houses. Nobody dared make mention of it being clear that Mila was staying over her boyfriend?s house, they were never together except at dinner. Steve?s big reveal to the GCW world came up just after April Vacation ended. WrestleCade was down in Orlando so required Steve to leave Friday afternoon. The whole family were going, with all of the Coles making an appearance on air for the first time as part of an interstitial vignette that setup the big match between Ted Rude Jr. and Steve. Steve would win the match, "Earn" a GCW contract, and be in a feud with Ted Jr. while Ted Sr. egged them on. The big payoff was Ted Jr. and Sr. losing in humiliating fashion in a specialty match that summer then moving on to another person while Steve started his rise to the top of GCW for his own shot at the top title while putting over other guys along the way. The weekend was long and tough on the kids as Steve was forced to act like he was there for one of the usual independent promotions? events while also working with GCW to maintain secrecy over his work with them the next day. The kids went out into the city with Sarah and Eve and visited multiple sites as well as enjoyed time with Taylor Turner?s kids as they did the same. The kids were grateful for that, it was a good distraction from the usual boring trips and gave them a chance to unwind and enjoy the trip. The Turner kids were good with the girls, with Ava blushing as she had Taylor?s older son was all but in a daze as he followed her around. She knew that he had a crush on her, especially as he looked at her breasts every so often as they walked through the various sites. Jeff was ready to protect Ava from the boy, but she appreciated what the boy was doing for her and made her feel like a real girl for the day. When they were eating lunch, she asked the boy about his looks. He blushed deeply to which she told him, "I?m not a normal girl, I?m transgender. I don?t want you upset at me for thinking that I made you think that I was a real girl. Please, I?m just a fake girl not a real one." He looked away in shame then told her, "My older sister like you, as is my mom. I?m sorry for looking at your chest, I know it?s not nice. I tried to not do it but it?s hard to not see them." She kissed his cheek and thanked him for that. He didn?t react to it as he saw Jeff eyeing him closely. It was tough on him to not react to a boy eyeing Ava?s breasts, but she was fine with it after the talk. The families rejoined Taylor and Steve at the hotel and saw Steve off to his final independent events. It was tough to see him tell the owners of the various wrestling companies that he wasn?t going to be able to wrestle for them, with his claims of having to be there for his family seen as dubious at best. He did his best to not get upset, but he finally told several, "I?ve worked hard for years and need to take a break from the circuit. You now full well how hard it is on people, it?s even tougher on me. My daughter has a long road ahead of her and needs her father home for a while, so I?m staying home with her." The next night was great fun as Steve went to the arena without anyone noticing, while the Coles went in a limo and acted as Stan?s entourage for the event. His being there wasn?t known, but being one of a long list of alumnae there was nothing to take notice of especially as he was now known to be an actor with a lot of hit movies under his belt. It was image, even if it meant more that night. The night unfurled in a sequence of events that played out on camera. Ted Sr. confronted Stan about his being there which led to Stan asking if he was finally going to live up to his stipulation. Ted reluctantly agreed to show that he was man enough to be a woman which led to Ted being used as a guinea pig by Ava as she happily used him to practice her makeup- with the GCW ladies watching the whole bit. After that, Ted Sr. was confronted by his son with Randy Rhodes telling the two that the past was best left in the past and that Stan and Ted were finally over- Ted Sr. did what he agreed to do and did it with dignity that Randy hadn?t yet shown to the world and did it in front of everyone despite not having to do it. Randy was going to play the part of, "Man in the middle" as he setup his feud with Ted Jr. and the evening?s special event match while also putting down groundwork for a future feud with Steve. There was a bit in there that added onto other feuds as the guys talked about what happened and setup some of the other wrestlers for their own feuds as they took sides in the argument. The final bits were Stan happily reminiscing with the ladies about days gone by while helping them put on makeup and teaching them some tricks that he learned. Ted Sr. was in there and looked upset but did it without saying a word while the ladies talked around him. Ted Jr. finding him with the ladies and not doing anything to get out of his stipulation led to the final confrontation: him vs. Stan in the ring for a shocking special match, one that fans cheered loudly over potentially getting. Stan walked out to the ring and told Ted Jr. that his days in the ring were over and he?d die in there if he tried to appease a spoiled brat. Ted Jr. called him out and mocked him, so Stan offered him a chance to get his match but doing it via a proxy. Steve?s music hit causing a rousing cheer while the announcers happily touted just who the newcomer was: Stan?s elder son and the man who carried the Dallas name. Ted Jr. tried to weasel out of it but was stopped by Steve. The two stared one another down then started their match leading to a quick 15 minutes of action that left fans cheering wildly. Steve won the match in a manner that fans loved: he used his own finisher on Ted Jr. a tilt-a- whirl suplex rib breaker that is as painful as it looks as it knocks the wind out of you for a second. Stan stood proud while Ted Sr. shook his head in disgrace. Stan handed Ted Sr. wipes to clean his face in a sign of them being alright now which caused the crowd to cheer while Ted Jr. looked on in anger. It was followed by Randy Rhodes coming out to help Ted Jr. to the back and getting pushed away, with it being clear that they were now about to feud while Steve moved on to something bigger. Ava and Philip hugged Steve while Jeff grinned at his uncle. Steve hugged him too, telling him that it?s his saddest and happiest day: he wished that Jimmy could be there to share in the glory. Jeff tried not to cry but lost it, with Stan telling those around him that he was crying over his father not being there. Stan had to further explain what he meant, with the wrestlers nodding and hugging Jeff while he tried to calm himself. Taylor Turner led him to the ladies? dressing room and told him to enjoy himself as he needed to vent. Jeff timidly walked over to the makeup table and started to put on some of it leading to the ladies seeing that the apple didn?t fall too far from the tree with Stan?s family. The rest of the night went smoothly as Jeff relaxed among the women and told them about Steve and a man who wasn?t like his father but who did what he needed to do to make a living in the business. They listened and started to see Steve as someone who wasn?t like Stan: he was more independent and tried a lot of the time to not be helped but knew just what to do when needed. He was a lot like them, only he had a legacy to live up to that few of them had and even fewer could shoulder the burden of. The night saw multiple title changes and Taylor announcing her retirement from the sport. Taylor was in a quiet area near Jeff and hugged him deeply as the mother in her needed to console him while her own nerves were lessened after the emotional night. Steve sought Jeff out and hugged Taylor as well, it was tough seeing someone who needed to retire but whose heart was always going to be in the sport. Stan kissed Taylor goodbye and told her that she had done more in her short time as a wrestler than he had done in his decades of being part of the business. Ava solemnly told her that she wishes she could look like her when she got older. Steve led her away as Taylor cried, she hit the right chord in Taylor and gave her renewed vigor as the young girl gave her a reason to go on: she had to be the best woman that she could be because she was one of the biggest role models for transgender women. The family flew back after things wrapped, with the kids sleeping on the plane then being carried into the house by Stan and Steve. They awoke the next morning to go to school but were clearly tired, with a happy Mila and Mandy helping keep Ava and Jeff on track. The two were clearly exhausted from the long day and traveling, it was something that the others in school somehow understood especially as it was huge news among all of the parents and students at their school. The family spent much of the week to themselves once Mila and Mandy left. Their friends gave them a wide berth as they were in no condition to play or workout much. It was a tough week, but eventually all three kids were back to normal while Jaimie struggled with getting back on her normal schedule. Steve was away Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon, giving the kids less time with him but as a counter to it he did the school runs when he was home so they at least got to see him some. He wasn?t too upset over not doing too many house shows around the country, he liked performing but not five or six days a week as he had done in the past. He was comforted in knowing that it wasn?t needed as he?d finally reached a level of stardom that allowed him to not need those shows anymore- he was getting a lot of cheers and fans clamoring for his merchandise all through his work on TV and on the weekend.