Nicole had always felt different as though a special power where surging through her. She was tall and curvy with red hair that had many times been de...cribed as bewitching. She was beautiful and sexy, but lonely. Because of her height and her beauty, women often snubbed her and men assumed she was unapproachable. When she was aggressive she scared them off. It was a no win situation for her leaving her feeling heartbroken and lonely. She had been a solitary for most of her 29 years until she. Without hesitation, Sean said, “No.”“We have something to tell you, please take a seat,” Nicko said. “Philip and I have already spoken to the Captain, so he knows what we are going to discuss.”Sean and Lee joined the group. Sean sat so he could see the rest of the room. He had a feeling they didn’t want others to be privy to this conversation. Several people in the dining room were watching the group with interest.“Should we take this elsewhere?” he asked.The group looked at him. “Where?” Nicko. “I guess you’ve just changed too much,” she said to John. “No one even recognizes you.” “Good,” John replied. “I don’t really want people to remember the old me.” He had a look on his face that seemed a blending of sadness and regret, but it didn’t last long. Suddenly, he said, “By the way, where’s Tracy? I was hoping she’d be here this evening. She was always nice to me.” Heather was just explaining why Tracy couldn’t make it when a newcomer caught her eye. Mitch had just walked into the. Sam Hanson and - but I-I remember playing with babydolls and wearing cute dresses - _cute_ dresses? I'm... I'm AmberFletcher, too. How?"Cathy turned the confused girl to face the full-standing mirror placednearby.Amber stared a moment, uncertain. Then she began to pose, shifting tolook at her back - and her backside; facing the mirror, one hand on herhip; taking a breath and pushing her... chest out. "I look so grown up,so... No! I'm a man, _darn it!_ A man." A man, hah! She.