Jack Pot has dementia. He can no longer remember new conversations and events, but at least he still recognizes his son.

That would be great news... if Trixie were still her father's son.

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Trixie comes across an advertisement about a traveling magician named Jackpot coming into town. After telling her mom, they go to see him only to find out He's a lot closer to her than just a celebrity and fan.

This story is a sequel to A Certain Magical Sunset

Trixie loved watching her parents show, and always dreamed one day of joining them in the limelight. Until the day her dreams were shattered by the cruelty of another.

But family is stronger than any adversity, and her parents love will overcome her pain and sorrow. From the ashes of her shattered life, they will grow her dreams once again.

An entry in the Ancestral Tribute contest.