One Day Earlier

"Coming!" Fiona yelled from across her condo. She tied up her bath robe and made her way to the door.

Up until now, Fiona had been enjoying her sick day. It was just a cold but her business partner had suggested she take the day off to get better (they did have a new design revealing in a few days).

Once she graduated from NYU with a degree in fashion/clothing, Fiona decided to stay in New York and start a fashion line with her school roommate. Together, the girls began to slowly create New York's newest fashion trends. Unfortunately, all this work took up most of Fiona's life after college and so she never really had time to date. Sure, in college Fiona went on a few dates here and there with a bunch of different girls, but no serious relationships. Her roommate, and now business partner, had even tried to set her up on a couple of blind dates. Nothing worked out.

These days, Fiona kept busy with her upcoming summer line. She even took one of her dresses for the line and gave it to Holly J to wear for her wedding (which happened to be to none other than Fiona's twin brother, Declan). Fiona was truly happy to see the two marry. She was glad to finally have Holly J in the family. After senior year of high school, Fiona's feelings for Holly J dissipated and their friendship was renewed. Fiona also kept up with other friends form Degrassi; some even living in New York.

"Adam!" Fiona exclaimed as she opened her condo door. She smiled brightly at him and he returned it. High school was harsh on their relationship but after Adam moved to New York and opened The Gracie Change, they began to talk again. Quickly, they had become close friends. "What are you doing here?"

"I heard through the grapevine that someone was under the weather and thought that said person could use a bit of home cooking to make them feel better," he shrugged like it was nothing.

"Well aren't you the sweetest thing," Fiona said. They laughed a bit and Fiona invited him in.

Adam walked through the condo as if it was his own and put some food on the kitchen counter. Whenever Fiona had free time she would call Adam and see what he was up to. Normally, the day would end with Adam at her condo watching a movie with her or eating dinner with her. He had become a regular at her condo and they had rediscovered each other. As Fiona watched him, she sensed something was off.

"You okay?" she finally asked.

Adam spun around to face her and sighed. "I'm fine," he started.

"That's a lie Adam," Fiona said sternly. She hated when Adam kept secrets from her. He didn't do it often and so whenever he did she knew it was serious.

"I have something to ask you," Adam said. His voice was uneasy and nervous. He hated when he got so emotional.

Fiona walked up to him and put a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Why are you so nervous?" she questioned. They had become so comfortable with each other that Fiona could see his uneasiness.

Adam sighed and walked over to the couch. He plopped down and kept his head looking at his feet. Fiona followed him and sat next to him. She reached out and started rubbing his back.

"Hey," she said. Adam picked up his head. His eyes were watery and his face was pale. "You can ask me anything. You know that right?"

Adam nodded. "Yeah, but this…this is kinda…really awkward to talk about," he admitted.

"Why?" Fiona asked. She hated seeing Adam like this. Well, not really. She actually liked it when he opened up to her; it made her feel better about what happened in high school between them. Fiona enjoyed being his closest friend (literally) and being the one he talked to so often.

Adam took a deep breath before sitting up straight. He faced her and looked her in the eye. Adam instantly softened. Something about her eyes got to him every time; it reminded him why he fell for her all those years ago.

"I've been thinking…a lot…about…my,um…transition," Adam finished. Fiona stared at him dumbfounded. She opened her mouth but immediately shut it. Adam looked down again. "I already talked to Drew and Eli and Clare – "

"Oh," Fiona said sadly.

"No, it's not like telling you was an afterthought; it's just, one is my brother and the others have been my best friends since high school – "

"No. Oh as in, oh you haven't talked to your mom yet," Fiona clarified. Adam looked at her confused. "Don't you think she'll flip if you suddenly show up one day fully transitioned?"

Adam looked stunned. "Who said I was going to go through with it?"

"Isn't that what you said?" Fiona asked puzzled. Adam shook his head and Fiona signaled him to continue talking.

"I said I was thinking about it," Adam pointedly told her. "Not that I was going to do it."

"So you're not going to do it?"

"I don't know; maybe. That's kind of what I wanted to ask you," Adam said. He looked down again. Fiona sighed and grabbed his face so that he looked directly at her.

"Adam, whatever makes you happy is fine by me," she sincerely told him. "But if you want my opinion, I think that no matter what, you will always be seen as Adam by Drew, Eli, Clare, your family, your friends, me…"

Adam scoffed. "Not you."

"Excuse me?" Fiona yelled. She stood up and Adam followed. "What is that supposed to mean?" she asked as she crossed her arms and gave Adam the death glare.

He ran his hand through his hair. "I am so sorry about that. I have no clue why I said that," he said. Fiona gave him a disbelieving look. "Seriously. There are no hard feelings. I don't know. I've just been doubting everything recently. There are so many questions in my head right now; I can't get anything straight."

"Questions?" Fiona asked softer.

"Like: should I transition? Do I need to transition? How will I change? Will I be a real boy? Am I already a real boy? Do I need the right body? Is it that important? Will it get rid of Gracie forever? Do I want to get rid of Gracie? Do I still want her around? Will it make people accept me? Will I regret it? Do I even want it? Why am I doubting it?" Adam started listing questions like rapid fire. Fiona stared at him in awe. There was so much going on in his mind and she felt bad for him.

"Come here," Fiona said after a moment. She grabbed his arms and pulled him to her. She wrapped her arms around his waist and he wrapped his around her shoulders. "You are Adam. No matter what we will all love you, Adam. I can't help you. I want to, but I can't. This is your decision. Just know that I am here to back you up, as I'm sure Clare, Eli, and Drew are as well, no matter what you decide."

Adam sighed and pulled away. "Thanks," he said. "You always know how to make me feel better." He smiled and she smiled back. Fiona leaned in and kissed his cheek lightly. It was platonic, but filled with love.

"You're welcome," she whispered. "Anytime."

Adam began to walk towards the door. Suddenly, he turned around. "By the way," he said leaning on the doorpost, "I want you to meet someone I work with."

"Oh yeah?" Fiona playfully asked.

"Yeah," Adam smiled. "Here's their card," he handed her a business car. "Give 'em a call. And feel better…princess."

And with that, Adam left Fiona's condo. She smiled and shut the door behind him. Fiona looked at the card:

'Nancy Cole LGBT Specialist'

Fiona laughed. It was just like Adam to try to set her up. She flipped the card and immediately recognized Adam's handwriting:

Fiona + Nancy = FANCY! Hahahahaha

Fiona laughed. She really did love Adam. And, as she made her way over to the delicious food he had left for her, for the trillionth time since high school, Fiona wished she could be with Adam.