I knew that yesterday. In fact, I think I knewa month ago."Mom took me into her arms and held me tightly."I understand, but many people won't. Are you...ready for that?" I toldher about the gay kids in school and how they were left alone, and howso many of the kids seemed to be more open minded."I'm afraid for you, but I'll stand with you Emily."Nothing was said for a few minutes as we both absorbed the fact that Iwas about to take another giant leap into the unknown."Maybe I should call. I looked at her hand on mine and smiled. Thank you my sister, I said, meaning it. Ayanna smiled and then gave me a hug. Sleep well, she said, gently kissing me on the cheek. Then she walked out of the room. I lay there, wishing I could get up to jump up and down. I was on cloud nine, dude! It took me three months of intense physiotherapy to get back on my feet….the stabbing that almost ended my life nearly crippled me. My family was there for me every step of the way, and so was Ayanna. It. " Okay, but I want to do my part. Don't you go babying me just because I have a mechanical leg." I won't. I haven't so far have I?" No you haven't. I like it, because I'm beginning to get some self-respect again. Before this, there was no one here to see me work so hard to accomplish some of the tasks I set for myself. You are good for me." Good, get me a beer." Screw you! Get your own beer. Better yet, bring me one too." We were getting along famously.The bed came and was installed upstairs. I. She couldn't really place why she felt like she knew the girl, but figured she should be nice enough to return the wallet none the less. Yumi sighed a little again. She didn't think her morning was going to start like this.Walking to the address that was on the ID, Yumi was a bit surprised that the residence in question wasn't that far from where she was staying. She wondered why she hadn't run into the wallet's owner before though. Stepping up to the front door, Yumi looked through one of the.