Normal Doesn't Exist Here

Alex loves two things: trolling fanfiction authors anonymously and Dilynn Greyson. As Alex watches Dilynn's engagement fall apart in the middle of a crowded mall, there is a flicker of hope that Dilynn could accept their non-binary status and choose them, so they agree to a social engagement at Dilynn's house. If Alex has any chance with Dilynn, they will have to be honest about who they are and face the possibility of another door closing in their face. Dilynn smiles too much. She smiles when her daughter, Evie makes fun of her publicly and when Lyra, the woman that slept Dilynn's with former fiancé, shows up at the Greyson's front door in middle of the night. She also smiles as she talks about Runner89, the troll commenting on her fanfiction work. Evie wants to be normal. Finally stable with her adopted mother, Evie wants to see her mom happy. Anger and fear constantly stand in the way of her reaching that sense of normalcy that she seeks. Lyra doesn't want to spend another night on the street. She's avoided prostitution thus far, but her time may be running out. She doesn't know if the door will be open for her. She doesn't know what will be on the other side. All she has is hope.