It was June, which signified the beginning of Pride Month. It was your first pride being out as a trans woman, and it couldn't have felt any better.

There was an air of anxiety, however. You wanted to attend events and parades, but the thought of being alone at those made your heart pound and your hands clammy.

So, when Price agreed to go with you, it's safe to say you were more than a little excited.

"Don't walk too far ahead" he cautioned, "It would be a shame if I lost you."