887: Two Is One, One Is None!

Geirid Morgan, a transgender lieutenant commander in the Navy, and her wife, Chrissy, navigate the existential threat posed by the military’s ban on transgender service members. Through meticulous, data-driven planning and constant spreadsheet updates, the couple prepares for multiple scenarios, including involuntary discharge and potential emigration to Germany. While many service members face forced separation or career termination, Geirid’s strategic approach to medical retirement secures her pension and health benefits, offering a rare, stable outcome amidst systemic discrimination. A fictional narrative by Rachel Khong follows, in which humanity faces total transformation into animals. This story parallels the struggle of navigating profound, life-altering change, emphasizing the enduring nature of human connection and the difficulty of choosing a future when everything known is about to vanish.