The main character is Charlie, but the story is being told from Brent's perspective. It is a harder way to do things, but you are pulling it off quite well. The story is developing at a nice pace, with character development coming before story points.

There are two points that have caused me to actively remind myself that this is not real so don't flip out over it. Not all stories need to be based in this world or dimension, or be true to life. The first is the ability to walk in off the street and start working in the Middle school the next day. Yes schools in desperate times can get wavers from the government rules, but that usually takes at least a little bit of time. Whether in Canada or the USA (if I recall correctly there are elements in the story that have lead me to both countries-or I am mixing this one up with another story), a background check to make sure the guy isn't a child molester would need to be done. Again I have seen in desperate situations where someone was allowed to start subbing while the paperwork was being done, but again, it was a little bit more than just some strange guy walking in off the street. The other point is with Foster Care placement. They wouldn't just place with some strange guy off the street who was not already cleared to be a Foster Parent.

Keep writing. I am enjoying the story. I am curious what his young appearance has to do with the story. Time will tell, first we have to get Charlie to all the appropriate doctors, pass the various officials accepting the transgender state, along with the peers. There are some pretty big obstacles in front of Charlie and Brent, making me think that things are going to get a lot worse before they get any better. The arrest of the Child Abusing Foster Parents hitting the evening news has the potential to calm some of the rough waters, but could also cause other problems in a small town. Oh the webs we weave as authors. :)

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