"I practically tripped over my own feet, realizing that man in black hadcalled me 'miss'. He was smiling, and it made my blood run cold. So Ihurried o... and, thankfully, the man didn't seem interested in pursuing.Guest or android, I couldn't fucking tell or care.I was just about to the swing doors leading outside, heaving a sigh ofrelief as I went when I felt an arm snake its way around my waist. Itpulled me right up off my feet. A woman squeaked in surprise and my facewent red when I realized a. I have a plan I know that works, as it has worked on me."Tuck looked off to the side, his eyes asking the question, 'were you likeme'?'"I too, at one time, had no self respect, I cannot tell you which of usmight have been worse but my lack actually got me in trouble with the lawand I feel certain that it would have happened to you as well had notJake reached out to begin the a process of recovery. You are so fortunateto have a friend like Jake in your life."Tuck nodded. It was true and he could. Being family, I was too close.My rational mind told me the smoke was from the grill. Somewhere inside of me, though, was a fear of what happened. The smoke took over every emotion I had. I never remembered moving from the wheelchair and don't even know how I got across the floor. It didn't matter, really. What was important was that I hadn't hurt myself in doing so. Believe me; Theresa went over me with a fine toothcomb, checking every possible place I could have caused some damage.In the end,. Finally, she was forced to ask, "Matilda, what's taking solong. We are going to be late."The comment brought a chuckle from both of them. Once Sue got hercomposure back, she commented, "My, the tables have been turned haven'tthey dear? How long ago was it, you were pressuring me to hurry up?"Looking at his wife over his shoulder he thought before answering, "Ibelieve it was about eleven years. About the time you started my completemale to female conversion."Sue smiled, "Right you are. Oh yes. I.