“Brad is awake now,” a nurse said and everyone hurried to the ICU. “Only the parents first then one person at a time, his voice will be a little... weak from the respirator,” she said.“How is Abby?” Scott asked.“She’s doing fine. Once she’s awake and able to talk, you’ll be able to see her also. Everyone will have to wash their hands thoroughly and wear a mask, cap and gown,” the nurse explained. Dan ushered Karen with his hand to the small of her back to be the first to see Brad.“Hi Mom, hi Dad,”. He stopped for a moment on the sidewalk and looked me in the eye.“You are stunning, beautiful one! The only reason I know you are a Trans girl - is because no straight women ever come in there alone. I so want you!” With that said, we kissed – right in the middle of the sidewalk. His raw passion had me breathlessly reeling in anticipation.His hold on me made me feel so small, so vulnerable and so feline. I was simply a young girl with a handsome, youngish guy. The rest of the walk had me. He was still looking at her retreating figure, walking into the house, when he heard someone clear their throat. He turned his face only to find the host of the evening and his best friend for 20 years, Matthew… ‘Someone seems to be angry,’ remarked Matthew as he jerked his head towards Fiona who was now sitting on a couch in the living room, her face devoid of any emotion. ‘Who is she?’ asked Nicholas as he looked at Matthew, genuine interest evident in his eyes. ‘Don’t tell me you didn’t. “If you wouldn’t object I’d like to send my girl Sally Mae along to make sure the breeding is clean and no problems will come up. She’s Bones daughter and she won’t be a problem to you. I’ll have him talk with her before you leave. You’d have to see to her meals and lodging though.”“I’m glad you said that, I was wondering how we could be sure it was done right. I wouldn’t mind seeing that she’s fed and housed,” Tom said. He took the map Mr. Hollister had folded and placed in a big wax coated.