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She looked at her Uncle Leon and said, “Make sure that he doesn’t fuck it up.”
Leon smiled. “I think you have given him what he needs. His recovery from Theodora is telling.”
“Yeah, something tells me that money was a motivator on both sides.” She yawned again.
Rayden said, “I believe that we need to get her to bed so she can start with the two shows tomorrow. It will be tiring and her first time out in the world as herself.”
She got the other two tickets out and handed them to Rayden. “Can you get these tickets to Gerald, and if he doesn’t want to go, Leon and Grey can have a date night.” She chuckled. “Or James and Derrik can cheer on the trolls. Or give it to friends. We have a very fun cast and lovely costumes, so it would be a shame that one seat went to waste.”
Marshall said, “She keeps saying that you will get to see her decently dressed for once, even if it is as a giant pixie. Rayden looks striking, as always.”
Emmy grinned. “I already have my tickets for closing night. I know the narrator that is pitching in, and she is going to be something. She’s a beacon of goodwill for the next year.”
They set her on her feet, and to her surprise, Uncle Leon hugged her, kissed her, and touched the new braid. James and Derrik hugged her, and finally, Grey stood in front of her. “The past can’t be changed, but the future is wide open.”
She grinned. “You started therapy.”
He laughed. “Smartass. How do you always know what is needed?”
“I just do. If folks would listen the first time, it would be easier. Be kind to yourself and encourage Dane to get into therapy. It’s been years, but part of the growing alpha big brother was ready to take care of a baby, and then she didn’t appear.” She squeezed his hand and said, “I am glad you finally accept the trauma. Now you can get working on the healing.”
She looked over at Marshall and Rayden talking to Dane, Gerald, and the uncles. Emmy was busy with her phone.
“I am very sorry that I missed out on having the daughter that was given to me.”
“Hmm. Do you feel too old to raise another little girl, but this time you won’t be a dick?”
He frowned. “Leon hasn’t had a heat in years.”
“Oh. I know. I also talk to a lot of people who have had security needs. Let me know the day that you are going to be at the performance, and I am going to have a beta meet up with you. After that, have a driver take you home. Straight home.”
“What do you know, Ruby?”
“I know people who want to help people. We will get this pack its little girl.”
“Why would you help us?”
“Because, despite all efforts, you still helped me when I was most in danger.” Ruby smiled. “Just get me that date so I can make sure that she is there.”
Grey blinked. “We will be there the first matinee and last night.”
“Excellent.” She pulled up her phone and contacted Nora. Sabin’s company had had her as a subcontractor before in new buildings with security needs. They were looking forward to taking their daughter to the event, and several family members were doing the same with their little ones for the matinee.
Nora asked for a picture of Leon, and Ruby took a picture.
“I don’t understand how that would work. But thank you for the hope, Ruby.” He nodded formally. “Somehow, I am certain that if you have said it, it will come to pass.”
“That is fucking formal, Uncle Grey.”
He rolled his eyes and sighed. “Where was that mouth all these years?”
“Locked up by the Elite, and it took another to let it out. So, I am finally whole and getting used to it. I understand transition and know when it is working.”
Uncle Grey frowned. “You had a heat? Are you okay? It took Leon days to recover.”
“Yeah. They were very kind, and we got through it together. The next one is going to be a bit of a free-for-all, but no more shadows, no more echoes of the past.” She smiled. “And Leon will take any excuse to be held and caressed. He was probably fine on day two.”
Grey smiled. “What about you?”
