By The Paper Moon

8

Freddie's P.O.V ( 3 weeks later and his first full moon )

It was the night of my first transition, When Roger and I were in the stall taking inventory and tending to customers.

As the morning rush of customers started to dwindle I could feel my eyes changing to that orange amber color throughout that time slot. It was about noon when we decided to close up shop for lunch and heading down to the bistro yeah we always ate at three times a week.

After we got to the bistro, got to our table and got orders down where had a lovely conversation. When Roger noticed something on my face.

"Fred, You have something on your face there".

"Really? What is it?" My hand traveled up to my face and that's where I felt hair that was aligned along jaw. "No, no, no. How noticeable is it? Is it bad" I was on the verge of having a panic attack.

"Calm down is not too bad it's just a bit grayish it hasn't grown into a full beard yet and it's not a five o'clock shadow either although it's starting to come in. But we have to do something about the customers seeing it".

"Maybe we can get Brian to come help because I don't know how long I can keep this up".

"Of course".

That's when we were interrupted by our food arriving at our table( Roger got a grande cheese with all sorts of cheeses and a side of tomato soup while I got just a burger with tomatoes, lettuce, pickle and mustard.

That's also when I had a killer headache.

"Freddie your eyes are flashing color again".

"Oh not again I think it's best for us to go back to stall and call Brian".

"Okay let's go".

And so with that writer and I still drive and walked down the street back to our stall. Where I made my way to the back room and sat down on the floor in the dark.

Not long after that I grew weak and laid on the floor when I heard the door open and saw Brian walk in quietly.

"Hey Fred, you okay?".

"I feel like shit".

" I know. Do you mind if I take a look at you?".

"Knock yourself out mate".

So with that Brian gave me an evaluation from head to toe.

That's when he looked at me and said. "Well, the transition is progressing nicely I would recommend you staying back here until about 5:30. Roger and I am planning to meet you somewhere like a park for your first transition. And I also recommend St.. John's Park or Victoria Park but, for now get some sleep you'll need it for later".

That's when Brian left the room to let me sleep which I dozed off and on but mostly off due to the pain that was disturbing me. I quietly moaned in agony so I want to disturb and freak out the customers that were in front of the stall.

Not long after that I was in so much agony I just couldn't take it anymore show I cried out and sat up, That's when Roger rushed in.

"What's wrong Fred?".

"Everything hurts Rog".

"You're okay mate".

" I can't, I can't take this anymore I got to get out of here!" I spat as I was hyperventilating .

That's when Roger came closer and I just immediately ran out of the room and out the back door. I don't remember where I was heading but I somehow ending up all I know is that I ended up at St. John's Park that's when I felt my bones snap and pop.