Abrupt Change (Gender Change Syndrome)

Erinna

An original story by Lajien

Edited by Julia Miller

After eating breakfast at the coffee shop and returning home, Ryan took a quick shower before walking back into his room to get dressed. Afterward, he walked downstairs. His mom was waiting for him. 

They walked to her SUV, which was in the garage, and Ryan walked to the front door, but Heather shook her head.

“Back seat, mister,” Heather said, smiling a bit. Ryan just huffed and walked to the back seat. After getting in, Ryan fastened his seat belt before Heather started the car.

It was finally the moment of truth for Ryan, and Heather was very nervous. She was known as a strong and fearless woman. Heather had stunning beauty, high intelligence, and courage that no one could match. Above all, she was a distinguished lawyer in front of a Judge. Anyone who had seen her working as a lawyer would never believe that Heather could get nervous. They would laugh at the thought, as she was the Iron Lady in court.

Yet, there she was. Not just nervous, but scared, scared for her baby. She remembered the doctors telling her that Ryan wouldn’t live more than two weeks. He was so weak when he was born. But Heather never gave up hope. She couldn’t lose her baby, no matter what happened, and she wasn’t about to lose him now.

Looking up in the mirror, Heather couldn’t help but smile at the little angel sitting in the back seat. As brave, fearless, and intelligent as Ryan, he was as innocent and pure as an angel. He was the cutest child she had ever seen, and she loved him with all her heart.

Arriving in front of the clinic, Heather parked her SUV and got out, followed by Ryan. Ryan was used to frequently visiting Lynn’s clinic. After all, his aunt was more than happy to do his regular check-ups instead of letting Ryan go to another doctor. She would rather keep her cute nephew as her patient than allow some stranger to examine him.

When Ryan was born, Lynn was one of the few doctors who encouraged Heather and Jeff not to give up. She was right. After all, seeing her cute little nephew in front of her eyes proved just that. She loved the fact that she was right. After all, Lynn was sure that her sister wouldn’t have made it without her baby.

Entering the eight-story building, Heather and Ryan took the elevator to Lynn’s clinic on the fifth floor. As they entered the clinic, Ryan held his mom tightly. “Mommy, I’m scared,” Ryan said, shaking a bit.

It had been four years since Heather had seen Ryan act this way. It was an old habit of Ryan’s when he was scared. He would hold her tightly and stay as close to her as possible. While Heather found it cute, it also tore her heart apart, knowing that her child was fearless and it wasn’t easy to scare him. She knew how hard all this was on him.

“It’s alright, baby, don’t be afraid,” Heather said, leaning down to kiss his head. “No matter what, I will be there for you,” Heather comforted Ryan as they walked towards the reception counter.

Heather walked up to the reception counter, and a college girl greeted them. Her name was Ava, and she worked part-time in the clinic. She was also doctor Lynn’s only trainee. “Mrs. Houston, it’s been a while,” the girl immediately left her desk to greet them.

“Good morning, Ava. I hope my sister isn’t overworking you,” Heather joked, slightly raising an eyebrow to make it look serious.

Ava laughed a bit; she knew Heather’s friendly attitud.e, which confirmed that she was doctor Lynn’s sister. 

“No, not at all, ma’am. I am learning more here from doctor Lynn than any other trainee I know off,” Ava said as she cast her eyes on Ryan. Something was different about him. He was always lively, outgoing, very talkative, and had a great sense of humor that she guessed he took from Heather.