How Much We've Both Changed

Alyssa, also known as Jenna Gargles, is surprised to hear from her distant stepdad, JJ Graves after a long time of no communication. Suspicions arise as they haven't had contact since the loss of her other parent. JJ confides in Alyssa, revealing he only found out recently about her being transgender. Expressing regret for his past actions, he expresses a desire to mend their relationship. Alyssa, while wary, remains open to the possibility of reconnecting with him. During their meetup, JJ's excessive warmth and compliments towards Alyssa suggest an underlying attraction, though she remains oblivious. As they engage in conversation, Alyssa brings up JJ's neglect towards her when she identified as male in the past, triggering excuses from JJ, who attributes it to grief. Despite his attempts to reconcile, Alyssa remains cautious, confronting him with her past feelings of abandonment. As the discussion veers towards more personal topics, JJ's eagerness is evident as he subtly probes Alyssa's relationship status. Flattered by the attention, Alyssa reveals her single status, to which JJ responds enthusiastically, emphasizing her physical beauty. In a bid to portray a familial bond, they take family photos, with JJ pushing boundaries by planting a kiss on Alyssa's cheek, leading to a sense of discomfort. The situation escalates as JJ delves into offering gifts to aid Alyssa's transition, crossing a boundary by suggesting lingerie purchases. Alyssa, realizing his ulterior motives, confronts his inappropriate behavior, questioning his sudden interest in her. Confessing his sexual attraction towards her, JJ shamelessly manipulates Alyssa's longing for familial connections, conditioning his involvement on receiving sexual favors. Desperate for a sense of family, Alyssa tentatively agrees to his proposition, but questions whether such an arrangement can ever fulfill her genuine familial desires.