Should have looked much more relieved that he appeared when the doctorconfirmed the presence of a gender dysphoria instead. A conditioncommonly known ...as transsexualism.Or, as described by Edgar, "Being a sissy faggot."During the return trip, Emily's father said nothing. The few times helooked at her, his eyes were full of contempt."Edward Charles Stenford. What were you thinking?" her father began, assoon as they were home. "Throwing a stunt like this and expect we keep upas if nothing had. “Carol wants you sacked boy; you do know that, don't you?” Mike barked and Ian nodded yes. “Give me a reason why I shouldn't boy” Mike stood up looking down at Ian.“I really need this job, sir, I know my attitude hasn't been the best but I promise I will change, I really will.” Ian pleaded, his swagger had disappeared. He was blushing and almost shaking. Mike grinned at him, where was the cocky lad Carol's been complaining about all he saw was a little bitch in front of him. Mike walked behind. “Told you how good he was, didn't I?"I stared at him across the table "He says he won't be able to represent you anymore."Charlie looked confused and raised his eyebrows. "Why not? I need him. I'm fucking paying for him.”“Well, he says it wouldn't be ethical if he and I were having a relationship."“A relationship? But you're not having a relationship.” Then his eyes opened wide and he gripped the table edges. “You’re not, are you?" Yes," I said softly. "We're lovers. I'm sorry, Charlie.”In that. I’m sure she’ll tell you all about it tomorrow. Enjoy the picture, Francis.”And as I read and re-read Francis text, my first reaction was that feeling of embarrassment. I’d pushed the thought to the back of my mind, but Francis’ text reminded me that Sue last night had shared with him our little secret, of the game we played, of me liking to watch her dancing with other guys. Of course, Francis knew this. He was out dancing with my wife, and this was the reason I’d encouraged Sue to.