IDK what's up with me either, onions maybe, but I wrote this and still get emotional. Glad that it touched you. Another comment mentioned onions. Gonna use that, maybe you can too! Hugz!

Little bit of misdirection on my part. I wasn't looking for a traditional transition story, so in spirit we got one. Huggles Dot! Thank you for your support!

I love that and am going to find a way to use that in a story to mask some wet eyes! Thank you for this, a great misdirection, comment, and even though I wrote it I felt the onion sting too! :-)

Katie was trying to get Danny to find Nicky. The 'find the truck' being the vehicle to that, because of the comment Nicky left. Ghost protocols of course are very strict - they can't tell ya directly things that might connect them to you. I'm kidding of course and have no idea if that's true, but it's how I played it for this story so Nicky could fill Danny in, even though he'd had a good idea what was going on by the time he found the news report. Hope that helps with the intent... Thank you for the read and more importantly to me - the comment. Hugz!

Though I make them all the time. Thanks T!

And one I wouldn't get tired of reading. And one I wouldn't get tired of reading. And one I wouldn't get tired of reading. (*giggle*) With a few more words for the story I could have developed the story more, but I'm certainly learning the value of any word I'm using for this contest! I really appreciate hearing the story worked for you. Thank you so much for the read! Hugz!

Service and use of our taxes. I might never need a ride, but for those that do - well, it can be a life saver. Thanks Joanne... Hugz Chica!

For more words or a way in Word to remove the ticking up word counter in the bottom left corner of the screen while I write. Think that stresses me out too much as I'm writing. lol I would love to had more to say between Danny and both Katie and Nicky, even with his parents or the doctor when he mentioned boobs! lol Yeah, really fun to write this one - but dem judges and their 5K constraint kill'n me! :-) Thank you for the read and the comment that made me smile! Hugz!

I seriously think you nailed about every bit of disbelief that some adult would have torn to shreds had Danny said something. I was hoping to build a bond between him and Katie outside the obvious heart donation. The Trans element was so glossed over because - it didn't mean squat to the saving of Danny's life. There's a message in that... I'd loved to have developed this story into something longer, because there were so many elements I wanted to get to, but couldn't. Thank you for the read and letting me know it worked for you. I really appreciate the comment. Hugz!

If not different. You put a smile on my face with this comment and I'm beaming pretty hard right now. I wanted it to read different, misdirect the read a little, but in the end put a bow on it. Thank you for the read and the smile! Hugz!

That Danny is more in tune with the with his feminine side, but certainly not Trans or having any desire to transition. His career as a lawyer and work he'd done w/ the LGBTQ+ community a nod to his respect and admiration for Katie. Add to that the naming of his daughter after both Katie and Nicky... Think he got himself a good heart and it showed through his actions. ;-) Thanks for the read, the heartfelt comment, and my apologies for the onions. <3

And personal beliefs... You've given us a few things to chew on in your comment and I'm intrigued enough to "dig" a bit more into a few of these topics. I was once an avid blood donor, but after being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease and having to take some pretty potent drugs to keep that in check, I assumed I'm no longer a candidate to donate and just stopped. I enjoyed doing it and know the benefit to those receiving the donation (and for my own bodies regenerative blood making ability). I'm going to absolutely look into that inspired by your comment.

The spirit world, organ donation + moving on / rebirth part - those are deeply curious topics for me, and deep stuff always tends to get me looking into them. So a big thank you for giving me some inspiration to look into this a bit more.

In regards to Katie and the story - Nicky let Danny know she was happy, good. A happy ending of sorts, though Danny said it was mind blowing that only through someone's death did he have a chance at life. I like to think he did Katie proud, honoring her in the life he lead. Unfortunately there was a limit to what I could write, but I would have written much more about her hearts effect on Danny. Absolutely one of the most enjoyable tales I've weaved.

I so happy to receive your comment and that you enjoyed my story - both mean the world to me. Thank you!

Happy you enjoyed this one, tissues and all. :-) When I'm writing I want moments that move me, so you can believe when I get the goosies on my arms or tightness in my chest or tears welling - I know I'm on the right track for me and hopefully the reader. This contest has taught me I don't always need 50K words for the sake of words, though I love my words and wanna hold them and squeeze 'um and get everyone of them in a nice LONG story. Wish there was a formula, but truth is I just get an idea and begin typing... I'm rambling... Words! Augh!!! I am so happy you loved this one KayD and appreciate being able to hit ya back. Hugz!

At all. So any 'well', associated to structure, I'm admitting was pure luck. :-) I'm having trouble with a few of these shorts I've posted and not being able to delve into more detail or glossing over points or wondering if I'm in the right lane at times. People commenting really help validate a lot of fears us authors are getting it right or wrong - so truly I am grateful to hear your take. The tissue memory component was certainly there to write - I wanted Danny to be true to himself (with the exception of a new heart) and throw a nod to Katie. BTW - those stats on organ donors - straight from Google (I know evil empire) and really did surprise me. Appreciate your time Columbine for this read and your comment! Means the world to me... Hugz!

There to be a connection besides the obvious physical one between Katie and Danny. I've read a few reports that say exactly what you stated - knowing something there's no way they could possibly know related to the donor. I took it to the supernatural w/ Katie's hanging out with him, but liked the way it played and in the end he kind of honored her in life - strengthening that connection between them...

Thank you for the read and great comment! Hugz!

I'd love to take this one and write it w/o the constraint of 5K words. I feel there was more I could have played with Katie and Danny. Thank you for the comment, the read, and seeing the patience.