When I saw Seth, I thought that I was seeing Drew!! He looked like Drew, but was a bit taller and more masculine than Drew too. I knew that I was in trouble now because here was a guy that was was everything I wanted for Drew. Seth also rode his bike to the party, looking at it, I could tell that he was a serious biker.

"Hello, I am Maddy Peters, pleased to meet you."

"Hullo, I'm Seth Rogers. We just moved here from Birmingham."

"Hello, my name is Helen. Looks like you're the new kid around here."

Then the rest of the gang arrived.

"Hi, I'm Clive, pleased to meet'cha."

"I'm Paul, welcome to Warsop."

Hello there, my name is Ally, and this is Bernie and Em."

"I am most pleased to meet everybody." I understand that there are a few cyclist here. I am hoping to meet them and start riding."

"Well, I ride locally and Helen has just started. You'll need to talk to John, the Timekeeper about qualifying."

After that, dinner was served and we tucked into the barbecue. The meal was scrumptious as always and after dinner, the olds sat around talking while we kids went inside to play on the P2 that Em had brought with her.

"That Seth looks a lot like Drew, but larger."

"I know Helen, when I see him, I can't help but think about Drew, [sigh] " Why does he have to look like Drew?" Then i began to cry on Helen's shoulder.

"I don't know Maddy, but I too see drew when I see Seth."

"Me too Mad."

"Same here."

"Thanks guys, it's nice to know that I'm not alone."

"But does Seth know that he looks like Drew?"

"You have a good point there Em."

"Well, Clive and I will be there if Seth tries anything funny."

"Thanks Paul."

Then it was time for everybody to leave. As I was helping Mum with the dishes, she began to talk about Seth.

"Seth is a nice young man is he not Pet?"

"Yes Mummy, he looks a lot like Drew, but more masculine." [sigh]

"Yes, your Dad and I noticed that. Will it cause you any problems?'

"I don't know Mummy!! I thought that I was over Drew, but now Seth shows up and Helen noticed him too."

"Well, it looks like you have a decision to make about Seth."

"I know, I love drew, but Seth is everything that I want for Drew."

Then Mum hugged me to her, "Oh Maddy, how I wish that I could help you, but this is your choice to make."

"I know Mum, thanks for caring."

"What else are Mum's for?"

"Cooking, I smirked. I just barely got away from the kitchen before she got me with a dish towel.

Then I headed up to my room and booted up my computer. I had a few responses from America and Jules.

Hello Maddy:
How are things in Warsop? Ever since I got banned from cheerleading, I have gotten involved with counseling kids like Dew and Em. I couldn't believe what those kids go through!! now I truly regret what I put Drew through. When my sister and I did it, it was all in fun, we never thought about Drew's feelings or the possibility of him being hurt by our actions.

At first, I was mad that we had been punished for what we did, and our parents really got mad at us for what we did. They say that you and Drew are invited back anytime you want to visit.

Oh yeah! guess who is helping with the sessions, Sandy!! It turns out that she is like Em. I've always liked Sandy and will keep her secret as I don't want to hurt her. She is a real gem and her father is learning to accept her too thanks to Em. If he ever found out that Em is Rhod, he'd have a fit!!
Love Britney

Britney;
I am glad that you are helping others like Em and Drew, maybe you can become a counselor or psychiatrist. Drew has forgiven everybody for what happened, right now, he is in Germany with his family. I hope that they return to Warsop some day because I miss him.

Sandy is like Em? I never would have guessed that! At least her family hasn't outed her to the public and I'm glad that Em was able to help her with her family. I hope that she can truly become Sandy one day too.
Love Maddy

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Hi Maddy:

After you guys left for Warsop, the school really came down hard on us for tricking Drew into being Gaby. Brit has begun to take counseling courses to help kids like Em and Drew. Me, I've decided to take counseling courses to help those kids that want to hurt people like Em and Drew.

I know that Dan has changed, but there are still several other students that just can't accept the fact that some kids are like Em and Drew. Don't worry, I haven't told anybody about Em or Drew, and our parents actually like Drew. True, when they found out about our "joke", they grounded us big time!! But it was not for lying to them, it was for hurting Drew.

They told us that by tricking Drew into being Gaby that he could have been hurt. they also said that he was such a convincing girl that they hope that he buffs up because being so feminine can cause him a few problems.

When they heard that Drew and his family are moving to Germany, they thought that he might have a fresh start there since he is known as Gaby here. But they don't know that he is known as Gaby in Germany too.

Anyway, I hope that I can help these kids to accept the special people like Drew and Em, and Sandy is helping too. I guess that Brit told you about her secret. Well, we will keep her secret. She is so nice and sweet that we want to help her to be who she wans to be.

Love Debbie

Debbie:

I'm glad to hear that you and Brit are taking counseling courses to help other kids. It looks like you two have learned a lot from the trip. I know that I did. Who knows, maybe you two can become part of the faculty there in Grottoes, I know that Drew will wish both of you well. And yes, Brit told me about Sandy.

Love Maddy.

The next letter from Samatha was an eyeopener

Hi Maddy:

I am still on the cheer squad and am now the head cheerleader. We have totally revamped our routine after seeing how well you guys did in the tournament. We needed somebody to give us a lesson in cheering and it turns out to be from the team that we helped to form, talk about being humbled!!

Well,, we have gone over your routine and see where we can improve ours. Now we have added ballet, gymnastics, and yoga to our routine and we practice those high kicks and pyramids as well. We just now have won our first tournament since you guys went home.
Thanks for giving us the needed kick in the butt.

Love, Samantha.

Samantha;

It's great knowing that we were able to help you guys with your cheer routine. I think that it's great that you're head cheerleader now. I hope that means that you cheer in college after you graduate. You were always so graceful whenever you cheered.

Gaby/Drew is no longer on the cheer team, he moved to with his family Germany where he is now riding with the Apollinaris Youth Cycling Team. but we have a new girl that took his place. Helen is almost as good as Gaby was and she is even taking up cycling with me. It's almost as if she is Drew in a of of ways.

Love Maddy.

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After that, I went to bed where I had another strange dream. In this dream, there was a reporter that was assigned to interview Drew, but he also found out about Gaby. Luckily, he decided not to tell the world about Drew/Gaby. But now I wonder just how long his secret will stay safe? I worry about Drew and now with this dream, I have something else to think about.

I woke up and got ready for the day. We had that race today and Helen would ride with us. I packed a shorts outfit and a spare skirt and top in case of an accident. I remember how accident prone Drew is and wasn't taking any chances.

"Hello Mum." [kiss]

"Morning Maddy, are you ready for your ride today?"

"Yes Mummy, but I kinda got the date mixed up earlier." [giggle]

"Oh?"

"Yeah, I thought that it was earlier this week."

"Don't worry Pet, we knew you got it wrong, besides John keeps us updated so that you riders don't forget."

"Oh, by the way, Helen and her mum are riding with us to the race."

"That's nice, I like Meg and Helen. Please pack a spare kit for Helen in case she needs it."

O.K., where's Daddy?'

"Outside getting the van ready, he's getting as good as Dave with bikes."

"Yeah, I wonder if he'll want to do any sight seeing like Unca Dave does?'

"Knowing him, I'd say there's either a sight seeing trip or a trip to the mall, probably both."

Then Daddy came in and kissed Mum on the cheek. "Eww! gross!!"

"Well Maddy, one day YOU will get snogged by your man in the morning."

"Besides, you used to kiss Drew a lot."

"At least he's a good kisser Daddy."

Then we all succumbed and laughed. After that, we sat down to a brekkie of toast and scrambled eggs with tea. After we finished, Mummy cleaned up the kitchen while Daddy read his paper until our company arrived. I sat by Daddy because i needed to talk about last night's dream.

"Daddy, I had a weird dream last night."

"Oh?" Then he gathered me onto his lap, "Want to tell your Mum too?"

"Yes sir."

"Carol, please come here when you are finished!!"

Then Mummy came out of the kitchen, she was smartly dressed for the day in a sweater and jeans and a pair of soft boots. "All finished John, What do do need?"

"Maddy wants to tell us about a dream that she had last night."

"Go ahead Pet, we're listening," then she sat next to us on the sofa.

"In my dream, [sniff, sniff] a reporter found out about Drew being Gaby and would have published the story, [sniff] but the paper that he was working for was sold."

"So Drew's secret is safe in the dream?"

"Yes Daddy, the reporter sent Aunt Jenny a copy of his article so that they could be prepared if Drew was ever outed by the press." [sniff]

"I must admit that your dream is disturbing, but with Drew in Germany, I think that his being Gaby is a in the past now."

"Not quite Daddy, he has been Gaby a few times in Germany, but not as much as he was here."

"Well, Maddy, we want to hear about his being Gaby, but I guess that he'd prefer it if he told us."

"No doubt, he had some 'help' too, because Drew never did choose to be Gaby."

Then the doorbell rang, "I'll get it," then I got up and let Helen and Maggie in.

Helen was wearing a red and blue skin suit while mine is silver and sable. Maggie loked great in her sweater and wool skirt. Poor Daddy was the only male and he was wearing his jeans and matching top with an old leather jacket.

"Hey Helen, you look like you're ready for the race."

"Thanks Maddy, I need my bike loaded up on your van though."

"Don't worry, I will load it up now."

Then Maggie handed Daddy a key, "This is the key to the boot of our car, we had to remove the front tyre to fit it in though."

Then taking the key, Daddy went outside, "That's alright Ma'am, I can put it back on in a jiffy."

"Thank you Mister Peters, just call me Maggie."

"Well then just call me John."

"And I am Carol, please come in and have a cuppa, it'll take John a bit to get Helen's bike ready."

Then Maggie produced a small package, "Thank you Carol, have you ever had any cheese biscuits?"

"Not lately, the market stopped carrying the better brands."

"Well, these are homemade."

"Then they will make an excellent tea later today or dinner , if you want to come."

"We would be delighted."

"Good, I will have a pot roast for dinner, the biscuits will make an excellent after dinner treat."

Then Daddy came back in and sat down to another cuppa, " The bike is on the van, would you two ladies like to go shopping after the race? There's also a museum nearby."

"Can we do both? I think that it'd do Helen good to go to a museum."

"Sure we can, but I know that Maddy wants time to shop." [chuckle]

"DADDY!!"

"Well Pet, you do love shopping.' [giggle]

"Well, I do need some new sewing supplies."

"Helen like to sew and crochet, she's very good too."

"You gotta show me your stuff next time I'm over Helen."

"I'd like that Maddy," she blushed.

Then Daddy got up, Well people, time to go."

Then we piled into the van and left, Daddy locked up the house and Mummy drove us to the race. The traffic was light luckily, so we made good time. When we arrived at the race, Mum parked us by the A&E wagon where John the Timekeeper was handing out sign up sheets..

"Hello Maddy, Who is this fine young lady with you?"

"I am Helen Butler, I don't know why you don't know who I am, we met at another race."

"Just kidding Helen, are you here to race?" he chuckled.

Looking at her skins, she put an arm around me, "What do YOU think John?"

"Touche' Helen, I think he got the idea," giggled.

Then Marge came up and John handed her our registration forms, "Mrs. Butler, please fill these out."

"Sure, just call me Marge."

"Will do Marge."

Then Mum and Dad showed up pushing our bikes, "Here you girls go."

"Thanks Mister Woods."

"Thanks Mum."

"Maddy, you're ten and Helen, you're eleven."

"Thank you John." we chorused.

"Helen, does your Mum know how to give you leg massages?"

"No sir Mister Peters."

"What are leg massages?"

"Let me and Carol show you," Then Daddy started massaging my legs and Mummy massaged Helen's.

"Oh, I see what you mean, I never did that for Helen."

"Marge, it does help out. The massaging warms up the legs and I ride better. but the massage after the race is better because it loosens cramped muscles."

"Well, learn something new everyday," Marge giggled.

Then John called out our numbers, "Helen, we gotta get to the start. Are you ready?"

"Ready Maddy."

"Then let's get to the line."

We took our bikes to the line where we saw Seth, Josh, Kirsten and Cat waiting, Then I had a brainstorm, "Helen, those racers know Drew. Want to see if they want to be a team?"

"Sounds O.K. to me."

Then we walked over to where they were," Hi Josh, Kirstie and Cat."

"Hi Maddy, heard about Drew, wish he was still here."

"Thanks Cat, I miss him too," I sighed.

"I see that you are racing, who is your friend?"

"This is Helen, she along with Seth are the only racers at Warsop College with me Josh. I have an idea."

"What's that?"

"Why not race as a team Seth?"

"We'd need a captain then."

"Well Seth, I am the captain of the local team."

"Kirsten, who'll sprint?"

"Well, none of us are good sprinters and Helen is a newbie, so that leaves you."

"Just like Drew."

"Yeah Helen, except that I am not a champ, at least not yet, I giggled.

Then we were called to the start and when John signaled, we sped off. I was the last of the team to speed off. I soon saw Helen who was speeding along, but I could tell that she was tiring, "You need to gear down."

When she geared down, she sped off. I sped after her, sure that she'd need help, but we both began to pass other racers and were soon up with the others. Kirsten signaled for me and Helen to be ready to sprint. When I looked at Helen, I could see that she was enjoying the race.

We were soon at the finish and I signaled Helen to be ready, then I changed gears and sprinted for the line, sprinted to the finish. We caught the leaders by surprise and passed them just before the finish.I came in first, Helen second and our team came in first over all.

I had just stopped when Daddy pulled me into a hug, "Good race Maddy."

"Indeed!! You and Helen both."

"Thanks, but could I get that massage? My legs are killing me!!" I said as I plonked down on a bench.

"John, you do Maddy and I'll do Helen while Marge gets their squash and their time."

While we were getting our massages, the rest of the team arrived, "Hey Maddy, good show!1 You're almost as good as Drew."

"Thanks Cat,"

"And Helen did a good job too considering that this is her first race."

"Thanks Seth, she blushed.

"Too bad we can't be a team, we'd do great, Kirsten sighed.

"I know, the only reason that I raced today is that I am visiting Grandma."

"Well, we can still form a team for racing. Josh and I are both on the local team, but since Drew left, we've been short of members. Would you like to join?"

"Well me Mum & Dad want me to join a team, so count me in," said Seth.

"Sure,but remember I am Drew's cousin, not Drew," I giggled.

"I'm sure that my Mummy would let me."

"Then want me to talk to her Helen?"

"No need, she wants me to get involved with other students and Maddy has been a big help."

Then Marge showed up with our tea and biscuits, "Good news kids, Maddy and Helen both won a prize, Maddy for first place ans Personal Best and Helen for Newcomer."

"That's brill Marge."

"What say we go and celebrate by some sight seeing and stopping for dinner?'

Alright by me Mister Peters."

Then we left for a museum filled with old machines of all types. Daddy loves old stuff like that and tinkers with the odd machine when he can find one and restore it. Our basement is chock full of fully restored antique machines that operate as well now as they did before.

"Daddy, here's one that you don't have," I pointed to an old steam locomotive.

"Very funny Maddy, you know that I can't possibly get that home, let alone, fix it, " he chuckled.

Then a Museum Guide came up to us, " Sir, where do you live."

"Church Warsop., Why?"

"Because the Curch Warsop Museum is getting a new exhibit et up and they need help in restoring their broken pieces. One is going to be this engine."

"Cool Mister Woods, that means that you and my Mum could work on it."

"Helen, you know that I only tinker with house hold appliances," admonished Marge.

" I know Mum, but you've often said that you'd like to work on the larger machines, now here's your chance."

"Go ahead and do it Marge, I know that my John will and I'm sure that you'll meet new friends like you want Helen to do."

"Then she sighed, Very well, I'll do it, but I expect for you to help out more with house work young lady." she giggled.

Then Helen hugged her Mum, "Sure thing Mum, now Carol can teach me how to cook those wonderful meals that she does," I giggled.

"Will be happy to teach you, besides, it's time that Maddy learn as well."

"Sure thing Mum, "I agreed.

"Well, then if you two will fill out these forms, the museum will call you about meeting times,' then the guide handed out two clipboards to Marge and Dad.

After they filled out the forms, we headed to the restaurant. It was an Italian restaurant. The waitresses wore a white blouse, black skirt and tights and a red apron. She was very courteous and polite.

"Greetings, welcome to Uncle Sal's,my name is Monica. May I take your order now?"

"Do you still have that pasta and soup special?"

"Yes sir, is that what you want?"

"Yes Ma'am."

What do you want to drink?"

"Since I'm driving, Earl Grey tea."

"Thank you sir."

We all had the special, but Helen and I had root beer while Mum and Marge had a glass of wine. The meal was almost as good as Mum's. I know that if drew were here, he'd really pig out.

Then we left and headed home. Daddy made good time because it was "9" by the time we got home. When we got home, I got a pleasant surprise.

"Maddy, I know that you've spent the day with my daughter today, but if you wish it, she can spend the night."

"Mum and Dad, is it alright with you?"

"Princess, your mum and I asked Marge if Helen could stat over tonight, her overnight bag is under your seat."

"You just remember that you are learning to cook, you'll prepare brekkie in the morning, Helen can help too."

"Helen, what shall we fix for brekkie?"

"I can show you how to fix an omelet."

"Omelet honey? I just might stay over too, Carol, got any spares," Marge giggled.

"MUM!! "

"Well Dear, you do make fantastic omelets."

"Thanks Mum, but shouldn't you ask the Peters?"

"Don't worry Helen, she already asked and we accepted. It'll be fun having you two over."

"Well, just remember that I need to leave by "7" for a meeting."

Then we piled out of the van and went inside. Helen stayed with me while Marge took the spare room.

When Helen and I got to my room, she asked, "Want me to tell another story?"

"Sure, let's get ready for bed."

I wore pink pyjamas while Helen wore white.

"The name of the story is The Wish; One day, there was a young Trans-woman named Sandra Lee. She had begun transitioning in high school with her parents consent and love and was ready for the final transition when tragedy struck.

Both of her parents died while on vacation, leaving Sandra all alone with a farm to run. She called upon her best friend to come help her as she was not a farmer. Bobby Joe agreed to help her as he loved farming and was sweet upon her."

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"That was sweet of him, like Drew."

"Yes, he was."

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"He fell in love with her and she with him. In school, Bobby Joe was always playing sports while Sandra Lee was a Cheerleader and Homecoming Queen. Bobby and Sandra were quite happy as young lovers and would one day marry. Sandra and Bobby went onto college where he went into Agriculture and farming while Sandra went into theater and dance."

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"Guess they didn't know her secret."

"No, they didn't"

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"Working the farm, Bobby and Sandra grew closer together and wanted children, but she was not able to give birth, so Sandra made a wish upon a falling star. " Star light star bright, first star I see tonight. I wish I may I wish I might to be made a mother tonight."

The next day, they sold the crop and went into town to purchase a few luxuries they had denied themselves. Bobby and Sandra were heading to the lifts when a Magician sold them a wish.

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"A magician?"

"Yeah, a real one, not a fake."

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"Ah I see True Love here and a secret desire as well."

"Sir, just what is that desire, tell us and I will buy whatever you sell, if not, we will leave."

"My good man, the desire is simple, both of you wish to be parents, but your lovely wife is barren. If she simply wishes her wish while riding the lift, her wish will be granted."

"Bobby, let me go up and see if it works."

With that Sandra stepped into the lift and rode it up, then down. At the top, Sandra was transformed, she felt her body change as her wish was granted. Looking at her reflection, she saw that she was now a woman.

Stepping off the the lift, Bobby grabbed her and saw the tears in her eyes as she said, " Oh Bobby, my wish was granted!! I am now pregnant with your child!!"

They turned to thank their kind benefactor, he simply smiled and vanished after saying," I m glad that your wish was granted. Now go and be happy."

Bobby and Sandra were very happy indeed. they raised many children and were truly blessed.

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"How sweet of that magician, too bad he isn't for real or Drew could ask him to make him a boy like Clive and Paul."

"Yeah, but they aren't into racing like Drew is," she giggled.

"True Helen," I responded before i started a pillow fight, after the fight, we went to sleep where I had another dream about Drew.