Iguest lectured in English class from time to time. I counseled students.And I lived.It was as if my entire life had been preparing me for this. I ren...ted asmall apartment near the school. I shopped for flowers. I found a hairsalon.Oh, the kids knew about me. Of course they did. Someone had found thenewspaper article with the photo, which impressed the kids. I had neverbeen around anyone who was impressed before. This being Rainbow High,there were a lot of personal questions, because a trans kid. He also agreed to say nothing to Amos about the matter.After that call, Ged left his phone switched on, a symbol of a new start.Annette's contract ran out as soon as they touched down in Manchester, and she would not be renewing. She was still livid about what they had done to Ged and did not want to be anywhere near them ever again.So after the last gig, Ged booked a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, while the others left on the flight back home. He felt no urgency about returning to. What is it?" Harry managed to get out."I just thought you might want to come and check this oil pressure, sir."Harry realized with a start, that Hans must have been watching him all the time. Harry was momentarily embarrassed, and then angry."What the hell's wrong with it, you bastard?" he snarled. Hans' grin didn't leave his face. "As a matter of fact, not a thing, sir."Harry stood glaring down at the sunburned, scarred face of his captain, uncertain whether to give him hell or to continue his. "Any plans this afternoon?" mom asked when she popped her head through the half open door."Nah, just going to hang." I said, not taking my eyes off the screen.There was a sigh from mom I barely heard, and a moment of silence before she spoke again."Travis, put on your swim suit and meet me at the pool." Mom told me."What...why?" I didn't understand."You heard me" moms' exasperated voice was behind me. "And because I asked you to. Now please meet me at the pool."Before I could answer, she was.