In a future America torn apart by civil war, Jade, a Black transgender woman, navigates her daily routine of feeding chickens, doing laundry the old-fashioned way, and prepping crops, all while struggling with intense dysphoria in a world without access to gender-affirming hormones. Working at a queer clinic with her nonbinary best friend Starr, Jade helps community members and faces her own emotional battles. Her cisgender partner, Aiden, encourages her to talk about her feelings after a high-alert CODE ANSLEY is announced, reminding them of the harsh realities they live in. Jade's jealousy and sadness are heightened when she sees Aiden assisting someone at the clinic, leading Starr to offer support and makeup to affirm Jade's gender. The story culminates with Jade using the makeup to feel more feminine and vulnerably connecting with Aiden during a community celebration, highlighting the power of queer joy and resilience in desperate times.