Six months later, both siblings schools finally had let out for the Summer. He'd graduated top of his class, got his cast off, and could pick up more hours at work. They'd also found a new apartment to live in that was blissfully within driving distance of his workplace. Thanks to Kaslan running a new program for people trial running their new 'upgrade' bodies. Something that Kyle had been skeptical of being useful for a while. But Tommy insisted that he they at least try it for a couple of months. As it wouldn't hurt either of them to do so.

The body was similar to his original one but not too much so. Tommy's new body was lean, almost as tall as Kyle, and strong. Far stronger than his old body was. Even had similar clothing to the original body. Which they were allowed to keep just in case they wanted to end the trial run sooner. Not, that Tommy had wanted to. As the moment he opened his new body's eyes, he was grinning from ear to ear. Picked Kyle up in a bear hug and swung him around. Almost as if the teen had weighed nothing at all. Kyle couldn't help but laugh along with him. It was kind of sweet.

In an eerie way.

For a bit, it was awkward for him to have this body. He was a bit clumsier and fell a few times. Broke a few things without meaning to as well. But after a couple of weeks, he got used to it. Liking it more than he anticipated that he would. As the pros outweighed the cons. Which was the fact that he could easily see Kyle eye to eye now. Hug him without needing to climb all over him. Kissing wasn't a struggle now. Snuggles were a bit easier too. And he could play with Glenda better now too. Giving her bigger hugs than he used to. Doing that thing that he'd seen parents do when picking up their kids. Actually getting to pick up his kid. It felt, great. And what was better about this was they'd be getting this body for free if they liked it. And boy, did he love his new form. Especially, the height advantage it gave him on Chucky. Who was finally better after his...accident. Part of him felt lucky that Chucky couldn't remember everything up to the accident. Or that Tommy had been the one to cause it in the first place. And he felt luckier than he did when he first got his new form.

Putting those thoughts aside, he continued to make Kyle and Glenda's breakfast. Glenda was patiently seated at the kitchen table. Toying with her plate as she watched him make their pancakes. As he worked, she asked,"What're we going to do today, Tommy?"

"I was thinking we can take Eddie and Tyler to the museum for that new exhibit.",he answered. It was something that Glenda had been looking forward to for weeks. And he somewhat guessed that Tyler probably wanted to see it too. He grinned as she enthusiastically bounced in her seat at this. She and Tyler have grown close over the past few months. They seemed to be just as close as her and Tommy. A sense of pride washed over him at this fact as he finished her pancakes. Taking them over to her, he said,"We'll call them after we take Kyle to work."

Glenda nodded her head at this, as she started eating. A few seconds later, Kyle came into the room. Fully dressed in his work uniform. Kissing Tommy's cheek before sitting down next to his little sister. Waiting patiently for Tommy to make his pancakes. Which the Buddi did as quickly as possible before turning off the stove. Setting the pancakes in front of him as Kyle thanked him. Eating his food at a reasonable pace while he checked his phone. As he did, he asked,"I'm going to do a bit of shopping after work. Is there anything we're running low on or need?"

"I do believe we're low on laundry detergent and milk.",Tommy answered. Thinking briefly before adding eggs and sugar on the list. Which Kyle quickly took down on his phone as he nodded his head. Grateful that his workplace was right next to a grocery store. Otherwise the milk and eggs would have to wait another day. Putting them in, Kyle said,"Alrighty. I should be done at five. If we need anything else don't hesitate to text me."

Tommy nodded his head in agreement as he watched them eat. Soon as both siblings were done, he took the plates and immediately put them in the sink. Kyle coming up behind him to help dry them and put them away. Soon as they were done, he linked himself to Eddie. Asking if Tyler wanted to go to the museum with himself and Glenda. Smiling when the other Buddi said that he did. And they'd be over in about thirty minutes to pick them up. Nodding his head, he stated,"Great. We'll see you then."

Soon as that link was disconnected, he ordered Kyle a Kaslan car. Noticing that would take around five minutes. He told Kyle this information as he hurried Glenda to her room. Making sure she got dressed as quickly as possible. Putting her hair into space buns before they got her shoes on. While they waited, Kyle slipped on his vest and shoes. Kissing both of them goodbye as he headed out the door. Smiling as he said,"I love you. Have a good time with Eds and Tyler."

"Love you too, have a good day at work.",Glenda said. Tommy says that as well as he turned on the T.V for Glenda to watch. Making sure that it was her favorite cartoon as well. Sitting on the couch, he smiled as she snuggled up to him. Pressing her cheek against his stomach and letting him pet her hair. Liking how he could finally do that without her needing to lean over awkwardly. Or have to sit on the floor as he did it.

Halfway through the episode, there was a knock at the door. Turning off the T.V, he called,"It's open!"

When the door to the apartment opened, he was surprised to see someone else. Not Eddie, or Tyler, but a tall man with short black hair and black eyes. He was wearing a lightweight jacket with jeans and black boots. Before he could question who he was, Tyler rushed into the room. Glenda quickly got of the couch to hug him as they said their hellos to each other. While they hugged, the tall man said,"It's me, Tom. I got the upgrade cuz Kaslan's making some of their employees try it out."

Eddie walked up to him as he continued,"It feels kind of weird being able to see over my kid's head. But it's kind of nice."

"George doesn't have to carry me around anymore.",he added. Carefully, Tommy got up off the couch as he glanced Eddie's new body over. It looked just as cute as his old one. And even had dimples. Something that Tommy didn't even have in his new body. And it definitely suited him in Tommy's opinion. Tommy stated,"You look amazing, Eds. The 'upgrade' really suits you."

Thanking the other Buddi, Eddie smiled as they all headed out the door. Right to the elevator and down to the lobby. Heading straight for the car that had brought the Caputos to their apartment building. When everyone was buckled in, their ride headed to the museum. All of them playing road games as they went along.

At work, Kyle was stocking every shelf that he could with new Buddi items. Mostly clothing stuff that he was tempted to buy for Tommy. Though, he wasn't entirely sure what would fit him. Or what would make him the happiest. So he just mentally made a note as he finished stocking a display. Soon as he was finished, his supervisor came over with a new employee. A young man that looked to be around Kyle's age and almost his height as well. He was wearing similar clothing to him and had shoulder length red hair. Pale skin with tons of freckles. And the brightest blue eyes he'd ever seen next to Tommy's. The new person grinned at him as Nora introduced him as Charles. There was something slightly off-putting about that grin but Kyle ignored that.

Taking Charles hand as he said,"I'm Kyle. Nice to meet you, dude."

"It's lovely to meet you as well.",Charles stated. Holding Kyle's hand a little longer than necessary. Nora asked him if he wouldn't mind showing Charles around. She said,"I'd do it myself but I got to keep an eye on you-know-who."

"It's cool, I'm happy to give Charles the full tour of the place.",Kyle told her. Which was true. He liked helping new employees with everything. And he didn't want Nora to leave Trevor by himself. As Trevor tended to be an ass without her around. That made Nora feel a lot better as she thanked him. Then hurried to make sure that their co-worker was on his best behavior. Once she was gone, he started the tour of their department store. Telling Charles about where things were. How often stock got moved around and the best deals in the place. When he got to the break room, he asked,"Any questions so far, dude? Like, I can answer anything you want to know about this place."

"I don't have any so far.",Charles answered. His tone was strangely formal for a new person. But Kyle ignored this. Figuring that Charles was probably just nervous. It could be his first new job or just how he was on the first day of any new job. Kyle grinned at him as they walked into the break room. The break room had three tables for employees. A vending machine for both drinks and food. He told him that he had to be careful with the food one. As it only worked when it felt like it. Most of the time it liked to give everyone attitude. To demonstrate this, he put a dollar into it. Then pressed the buttons for his favorite cookies. And the machine refused to give it to him. With a sigh, Kyle said,"I swear it hates me or something."

"I can get you those cookies, Kyle.",Charles said. Giving him a polite smile as he put the palms of his hands on the vending machine. Before Kyle could protest, Charles gave the machine a hard shove against the wall. A second later, the cookies fell into the bin. Retrieving them, he handed them to Kyle with a big grin on his face. Though, Kyle didn't want them anymore. As his new co-worker's eyes had gone from that innocent bright blue to a disturbing shade of red.