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The Fortune Cookie 1 (Revised) Part 9 While Paul was dreaming of being the first woman to become World Rally champion, his parents were also visiting dreamland. Before going to bed, they decided to talk about Paul. "I think he's letting his hair go a bit," said Alex. "No kidding but he's got hair that most girls would die for." "You are right, but it is his choice. It is becoming fashionable for boys to grow their hair out again. Remember the 60's and 70's?" said Laura. "I suppose so. Well, at least he isn't gay, or his relationship with Kelly is one huge act," said Alex. "Its no act. They are in love and you know it," said Laura. "Really, how narrow minded are you?!" "Sorry, I didn't mean to put it that way. Of course they are and I'm really happy for him," apologised Alex. Laura was eager to sleep and was out the second her head hit the pillow. Alex followed a few minutes later. Laura had barely been asleep for a few minutes when she found herself dreaming. She was walking through a field when she noticed someone in the distance. She approached this person, whose back was turned to her, and spoke. "Where am I?" she asked. "Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?" The person was a young girl with fiery red hair down below her shoulders. She turned to face Laura and smiled. "Hello mom. I've been waiting for you," she replied. "Mom? Excuse me, but you are not my daughter. " said Laura. "I am your daughter though," smiled the girl. "You can't be. You're not me as a girl, are you?" asked Laura. "No, I'm not. I'm your daughter and proud to be so," said the girl. "Or should I say, will be proud to be so." "What are you playing at, I only have one daughter and its not you," said Laura. "She has mousy brown hair, whenever she isn't dying it. The only one with red hair like mine is my....." Laura paused and looked closer. "No, you can't be. You're not?!" "Are you refering to Paul?" asked the girl. "Because thats who I used to be." "No, this is just a dream! It cannot be! NOOOOOOO!!" cried Laura who was going into total panic. "Its okay, things are just fine. Let me explain," said the girl, who walked up to her and put her arm around her. "This is not happening!" said Laura who was still not listening. "Will this help?" said the girl, offering her a piece of paper. Laura reluctantly looked at the paper and saw that it was the one she had got from her fortune cookie back in November. "What? I swear I threw this away. Its just rubbish, just a cheap joke," she said. "Is it? Mine wasn't. It came true and I couldn't be happier," said the girl. Laura looked at the girl and clearly saw Paul's face there, even if it was softer and more feminine. She looked so placid and relaxed. "Your fortune turned you into a girl?! You like it?!" said Laura. Her voice was still showing disbelief. "Your fortune will come true, as will dad's and Joanne's. All will make you happier," said the girl, who looked a few years older than Paul. "I am much happier this way. You just don't know it yet. My present self will explain it to you. "How can he be? He has a girlfriend, a love of cars!" sobbed Laura. "And a desire to grow his hair out?" said the girl. Laura just looked at her, her face was panic stricken. She was still hoping this was a dream and that all would be forgotten in the morning. "Do not worry too much. Things will become clearer for you, I promise," said the girl. Laura did not sleep easily for the remainder of the night and when she awoke, it showed on her face. She looked at her husband and noted that he looked no better. "Blimey, looks like you didn't get any sleep last night," said Alex. "No I didn't. Had this strange dream, no, nightmare," she replied. "All to do with fortune cookies and Paul becoming a girl. Whats up?" Alex's face had gone pale. "You had that dream too?!" he said. "You had it too?" exclaimed Laura. "This is weird, and I don't like it." "Oh my God!" said Alex, as he turned and looked at the bedside cabinet on his side of the bed. He picked up a small piece of paper that was lying by his clock. He showed the fortune paper to Laura. "I left this at the restaurant!" he cried. "I left it on the table, I swear!" Laura turned to find a similar paper on her bedside table. "I don't feel well," she said, picking it up. "So, does this mean?" he started. "That Paul is becoming a girl?" finished Laura, her voice trembling. "Theres only one way to find out," said Alex, starting to get dressed, They didn't disturb Paul but went downstairs to the kitchen. Joanne was next down and she looked as though she had seen a ghost too. "What's up?" she asked. "Bad dreams and fortune cookies," explained Laura. "You had dreamt it too?" said Joanne. "So you saw a girl who claims to be...?" "Yes," said Laura and Alex together. Joanne placed a piece of paper on the kitchen table. "This appeared on my dressing table this morning." "Join the club. We're just waiting for someone to make an appearance," said Laura. They sat round the kitchen table and remained silent, waiting for Paul to get up. * * * Paul awoke that morning unaware of the reception awaiting him downstairs. He went to the bathroom and checked his breasts for any further changes. None for once. His hair was still as full of volume as it had been for the last two weeks. His height had decreased though, and it was a big amount - half an inch. He got dressed and headed downstairs. He arrived in the kitchen to find three pairs of eyes aimed at him. "Whats up? All sleep badly?" he asked innocently. "Paul, we just want a word with you. Don't worry, we're not mad with you in anyway, just confused," said Alex. "Oh....kay.," said Paul, looking hesitant. "Whats up?" "I don't know how to ask this, but are you becoming a girl by any chance?" asked Laura. Paul just froze and stared at them. He eventually spoke. "Who told you?" "What do you mean?" asked Alex. "I want to know who told you this?" asked Paul again. "So, this is true?!" exclaimed Laura. "It's true," said Paul. "But who told you?" "A girl in our dreams, claiming to be you," said Joanne, seeing that his parentsseemed reluctant to answer his question. "Why do you ask?" "Because she told me that someone would tell you," replied Paul. "You've seen her?" asked Alex. "Yes, loads of times! I just didn't count on it being her to be the one. I should have seen it coming," he sighed. "So, you're becoming that girl? So this explains your wish to grow your hair?" said Laura. "It does. I'm changing at this very moment, if you want to know. I've just started to grow boobs. I've lost my balls, I'm losing my manhood and I'm actually liking it!" he said, breaking down in tears. "Ok bro, we're not scolding you," said Joanne. "This is weird, weirder than weird." "What about Kelly? How is she going to cope?" asked Alex. "She's ok with it. Yes, she knows. She found out weeks ago," said Paul. "She already knows?" asked Laura "Yes, I told her," said Paul. But hows she going to cope with her boyfriend becoming a girl?" replied Alex. "Kelly is a lesbian. She always has been, until she started seeing me, that is," said Paul. "Kelly is gay?" exclaimed Alex. "This is getting stranger by the minute." "Do you want to be a girl now?" asked Joanne. "Surely there is a way to back out of this?" Paul looked at her. "I want to be her, I really do. And no, there is no way out." Paul then left the kitchen and went back upstairs. Moments later, he came down with his own fortune paper. "This thing has been refusing to go away since I had it. It returns to my desk when I throw it away and it will not tear," he said handing it to them. "It doesn't state you becoming a girl," said Alex. "It just states a wedding in silk." "Its the dress I'll be wearing. She, the female me, wears it every time I see her," explained Paul. Joanne took the paper and tried to tear it. She couldn't. She took her own paper and did the same. It, too, refused to tear. "These are like contracts, unbreakable ones at that," she replied. "So, ours will happen. Wonder what ours will do?" sighed Laura. "I'm phoning up Kelly," said Paul. "I think you need to hear her side." "I'm getting breakfast ready. Don't be too long," said Laura. Paul was at a loss for words about how to describe what had transpired so far. He was kicking himself for not realising that it would be his female self who would tell them. It was just so obvious now. He found his phone and rang up Kelly, only to get her answering service. "Kelly, its Paul. Please come to my house ASAP. Its important!" he said. He then went down to breakfast. "Here you go son," said Laura, handing him his bowl of cornflakes. "So, Kelly is gay?" asked Alex. "Wouldn't have thought so seeing how she adores you." "I didn't find out until a few weeks ago," said Paul. "I'll let her explain when she arrives - hopefully." "I can't believe you're changing into a girl," said Laura. "It just isn't possible." "Well, its true. As I've said, I've lost my balls already and some height," replied Paul. "Stand up and lets see," said Alex. He looked at Paul and concluded that Paul was right. "How have you got away with it?" he asked. "Don't know. I had just started using plasticine in my shoes. I've shrunk over an inch this past week," said Paul. Lets have a look at you then, naked," said Laura, trying to be calm. "Ok, but be warned," he replied. His family waited for him to comply and said nothing. He just noticed as his mom's face showed a look of horror as his naked torso was put on display. "Oh Paul! I'm so sorry!" she gasped. "Its nothing," he sighed. "Oh bro, I said that night that you would look good with long hair and now, its happening. I didn't mean it," said Joanne. "It's not your fault," said Paul. "I didn't want it to happen at first." "So how come you've changed your mind?" asked Alex. "In the past week, I've been seeing myself as a girl, just thinking, that is, and I see nothing wrong. That woman at the show sort of helped too. My dream of being part of a Rally crew is still alive," he replied. "So, how are you going to cope at school? Everyone will stare at you, especially if your hair remains as it is," said Alex. "I'll cope, I've got to cope. I'm just not ready to go girl yet, even if my body is changing. These breasts only started to grow on Wednesday." "You've got that far in under a week?!" cried Joanne. "You've undergone a few weeks development already!" There was a knock at the door. Paul wanted to answer it but Laura cut in. "Not while you're in the buff." "Hi Kelly. You're here because Paul called you," she said when she opened the door. "I came as soon as I could. Is he okay?" asked Kelly, sounding anxious. "My parents weren't keen on me leaving the house at such short notice and at this time." "He is, in a way. You are the only one who knew something that we've just found out," said Laura. "And what would that be?" replied Kelly, sounding worried. "Hmm, lets say he's magically becoming a girl." "Oh, that," said Kelly. "So you've found out?" "Come on in," smiled Laura. "So, Paul, they've found out then? Who was.... whoa, nice boobs!" said Kelly walking into the room, to find Paul halfway getting dressed. "Sorry everyone. It just popped out." "Ok Kelly, just sit down and allow Paul to finish getting dressed," said Laura. * * * Kelly sat down and waited for Paul to finish redressing. He sat down beside her and she put her hand on his. "Kelly, I hope you don't mind me asking," said Alex. "But Paul told us that you are gay?" "Kelly looked at Paul and then back to Alex. "Yes, he's right. Before I fell in love with him, I only had eyes for other girls. However, this is the first relationship I've ever had," she replied. Kelly proceeded to explain how she refrained from finding a girlfriend to keep her parents happy. "But now, you find yourself putting yourself at odds with your parents over our son becoming a girl," asked Laura. "I love Paul, as a person. I fell in love with a boy and thats how I hoped it would be forever. I never would have realised this was going to happen. It appears our relationship will now be a lesbian one and Paul is happy to let it be that way," said Kelly. "My feelings for Paul are too strong and I want to be with him, even if he is a girl." "I thought this sort of love only existed in fairy tales," said Joanne, wiping a tear from her eye. "This household isn't exactly pro-gay, but I don't want to see these two broken up," said Alex. Kelly's parents will have to know sooner or later, but I think we need to think it out first." "Oh thank you Mr Smith!" said Kelly, running over to hug him. "Blimey, we still haven't come to terms with this yet," said Laura. "My son is becoming a girl." "So, what next?" asked Joanne. "We've just decided to protect the happy couple from homophobes." "Paul needs a new name. Its obvious we can't call him Paul, especially when he eventually dresses as a girl," said Laura. "Paula," said Paul. "It's simple, and its just the female version of Paul." "Or Pauline, if you want another option," added Joanne. "I prefer Paula" said Kelly. "Pauline sounds a bit outdated." "So, any objections?" said Alex. "Motion carried, our new daughter is called Paula." "But I'll still have to go to school as Paul," said Paul. "We can sort something out," said Laura, still in shock. "For now, you shouldn't have to worry about passing as a boy. Do you know when these changes will finish?" "Before school does. I'll be a girl before I start my exams," said Paul. "Not much time then?" said Alex. "So, how do we cope with bringing him, or should I say her, into society?" asked Laura. "Got a point there. If we try to explain that our son is magically turning into a girl, who is there to believe us?" said Alex. "I'm not becoming a lab rat for anyone," said Paul. "I don't want anyone doing experiments on me." "We're not suggesting that, but if we took you to a doctor, that would happen to some degree," said Laura. "I don't know, but I'm sure she, the girl in my dreams that is, said that things would work out. She would never say how. To be honest, she never really explains anything until I know it myself," said Paul. "You mean that things at school will work out?" asked Alex. "Sort of," replied Paul. "But I can't see how." "She speaks in riddles?" asked Joanne. "No, not really. Its to do with the fact that she's the future me. Its like I cannot learn from the future," replied Paul. "Because you don't know what the future holds, well most of it. All you know is that you are becoming her. You need to explain these dreams to us, so that we may understand a bit more about what is going on," said Alex. Paul obliged and explained what he could remember of his meetings with "Paula" as he now felt to call her. "So, our fortunes will be revealed to us in dreams. But we still may need to work them out ourselves?" asked Laura. "Suppose so. Did she tell you exactly what your fortune meant?" said Alex to Paul. "No, she just told me about her being me. I sort of worked it out for myself. I was just afraid I was going to a bride for a handsome man. After starting my relationship with Kelly, I couldn't bear to face such a future. I now know different, I'm still going to marry Kelly, though it'll be both of us in dresses," said Paul. Mom winced at this. She still was finding the prospect of Paul as a girl hard to bear. "It's almost noon already," she said. "I'll get some sandwiches done. You stopping the day?" she said to Kelly. "I did tell my parents I might be a while. I wasn't sure how long I was going to be here," she replied. "So, you found out early last month. You kept it quiet," asked Alex to Kelly. "Paul decided to tell me. If it wasn't for that paper not tearing, I wouldn't have believed him. He told me to keep it quiet. I thought it best if he told you anyway, but then he said that someone else was going to do it," she replied. "The girl we met last night in our dreams," answered Alex. "But why did it have to be her, why couldn't Paul do it? After all, he is becoming her." "I'm certainly going to ask her," said Paul. They sat in silence for the next few minutes, reflecting. Laura came in with a plate full of sandwiches and placed them on the table. "I hope you realise now, that this was why we had sex back on Valentines Day," said Paul all of a sudden. "Is it? I see. I suppose you cannot do it now with your testes gone," said Alex, sighing. "No, I can't," said Paul, looking equally sad. "Kelly decided on it, after we both realised my ability to do it was likely to finish soon. It did, my testes vanished last week." The mood was still low key. Paul tried to break it. "Come on, I'm only becoming a girl. Its not as though the world has ended," he said. This did bring a few smiles. "He's right," sighed Laura. "Can we just leave this subject for now?" Everyone agreed and Laura took the now empty plate back to the kitchen. "Well, does this mean you two will be sharing clothes?" asked Joanne. "We might," smiled Paul. "I've always wanted to get into her panties!" Kelly just giggled at this and Joanne, not getting the response she wanted, saw the funny side too. "You might make a better sister than a brother," she added. "Always aiming to please," smiled Paul. He left to go up to his room and Kelly decided to follow. * * * "Well, Paula," said Kelly entering his room. "Your family is in the know now. Feel better?" "I suppose, though it appears it will take some time to sink in," he replied. "And would you like to wear my panties? I can soon arrange that," she giggled. "I think I'd prefer a kiss first," he said. "Then get your lippy on. I prefer girls who wear lipstick," she added. Paul obliged and soon his lips were dark pink. "Ready." Kelly leaned in and kissed him, her tongue forcing its way into his mouth and her hands running through his hair. "You are going to be one beautiful girl, Paula. Let me take a closer look at those breasts of yours." Paul obliged and took off his shirt, revealing his larger nipples. "Lets see how sensitive they are," said Kelly, putting one finger to his left nipple. Paul twitched slightly. "That feels good." "Thats nothing," she whispered and started running the tip of her finger around the nipple. Paul gasped some more. "Lets see how you like this," Kelly said with a gleam in her eye. She leant in and put her tongue to the nipple. "OH MYYY!!!!" cried Paul. He hadn't noticed he had got his right hand between his legs. "Have you got your pussy already?" asked Kelly noticing this. "No, why do you ask?" "Well, you were reaching down there." "It felt hot down there." "Well, wouldn't it? Lets have a look," she said. Paul lowered his trousers and pants. His penis was still there, despite its best days now in the past. Underneath was the skin that had been left after his testes had retreated inside him. There was no slit or opening to be found. "But you could feel it?" asked Kelly. "It certainly felt hot down there," said Paul, looking puzzled. "I don't understand, unless your insides are more complete than you realise. Where else did you feel pleasure?" "All over. Is this how a girl feels?" he asked. "Yes, and it does feel wonderful. You'll be glad to know us girls can experience multiple orgasms." "Really? Lesbians are onto a good thing," he said. "You bet! Especially when they are deeply in love," she smiled and kissed him once more. "So, when I do get my girlhood, could you do the honour of taking my cherry?" he asked. "It would be my honour. You took mine so it is right that I should take yours," she replied. "It's things like this that make me want to be a girl," he added. "You are going to make me the proudest lesbian on the planet, Paula Smith," said Kelly, tears forming in her eyes. "You'll just have to wait a while. Paul is still in charge for the time being," smiled Paul. They kissed once more and they continued for what seemed like ages. It was broken when Laura came in and told them that she was preparing drinks. "You got lipstick on?" she asked Paul, her face full of surprise and shock. "Oops, I forgot," said Paul. "Well, I've put the kettle on. It'll be boiled soon," she replied and quickly left. "She wasn't prepared for that," sighed Paul. "You're right, this shouldn't be rushed. She still hasn't got round to accepting your change. Give her time and she will," said Kelly. "Wish we could say the same for your parents," said Paul. "They'll have to. I'm not breaking up with you, whatever they think. They cannot chose my sexuality," said Kelly defiantly. "Come on, I've got to remove this lipstick before I go downstairs. Shame really, I'm beginning to like the taste," said Paul. * * * Later, over dinner, the subject of Paul's change couldn't be avoided. Talk did move on to the subject of the other fortune cookie papers, however. "Any ideas what they could mean?" asked Alex. "Mine sounds so simple. "A firm friend will bring fortune."" said Joanne. "But which friend? What will they do?" said Laura. "Mine already appears to be happening." "And what is that?" asked Alex. "A change in the family will bring great fortune to you," she replied, looking at Paul. "It could be. After all, you are changing," said Joanne. "And mine talks about luck riding on a pony. I've never riden a horse or pony, and don't intend to do so," said Alex. "It might not involve a pony as such. Paul's fortune didn't mention his sex change and it certainly didn't mention that it would be a gay wedding," said Laura. "It might be more cryptic than that." "Dreams," said Paul. "You might get clues in dreams, like I did. I know my fortune now." "Perhaps he's right. But will we get the dreams now or nearer the day the fortune is set to be realised?" said Alex. Kelly for now was just listening in on the conversation. It was only when the talk turned back to Paul that she became involved again. "When I went up to his room, I found them kissing, well no harm in that," said Laura. "But guess who was wearing lipstick?" All eyes were on Paul. "So? I have been for the past two weeks for minutes at a time," he said. "I bought it him," said Kelly. "His inner girl needs an outlet at times and I thought this would be one way of helping." "You have your own lipstick?" asked Joanne. "What else are you hiding?" "Nothing. Honest," said Paul. "Well, it appears Paula wants to show herself," said Alex. Laura gave a look of unease. "No, I'm not bringing Paula out until all of you are ready," said Paul. "Mom isn't ready for a start, and neither am I. After all, I'm still a boy at school and it will be that way until I say so." "So what about your hair and developing body?" asked Laura. "I'm growing my hair out. If it gets too long, I'll just tie it back. As for my body, Kelly has offered me a sports bra," said Paul. "Don't take me wrong bro, but your hair is going to look good long. It already has plenty of volume. Don't be surprised if girls come asking for tips," said Joanne. "Trust me, I know. Volume is one thing some girls struggle to get." "Thanks sis, I'm going to need help styling it eventually," smiled Paul. "I still don't get how you're taking this so well," said Alex. "I've only felt more comfortable this past week. When I first found out, I wasn't exactly over the moon about it. I wished I hadn't opened that fortune cookie then. Now, I'm not so sure. I feel glad I did. To see that girl's face in the mirror now seems pleasant," said Paul. "I'm sorry I'm making you feel bad, I know its a blow to you all." "If theres nothing we can do about reversing the changes, then all we can do is learn to cope with a son who is becoming our daughter," said Laura. "Well, he can have some of my old clothes for a start. There has to be something that will fit him," said Joanne. "Do I sense an end to this sibling rivalry?" asked Alex. "You seem keen to be friends with your brother now?" "Well, we'll have things in common," said Joanne. "Like World Rally Championship and Formula 1?" said Paul. "You still going to follow that?" asked Joanne. "I met a woman mechanic at that show on Wednesday and she would like to see more women involved. I wouldn't mind helping make her wish come true," said Paul. "Why not? If a woman can do a job as well as a man, then there should be no prejudice," said Alex. "I was dreaming about being the first woman WRC champion, just last night," said Paul. "Now that would be triumph for women," said Joanne. "After what is said about women drivers." "When are you going to get a car?" asked Alex to Joanne. "When I get a job. It's just conveniant that the college is just a short bus trip away," said Joanne. Joanne had passed her test last year but had yet to get a car. Alex had offered to get her a second hand one just until she could afford a new one. She was content with her student bus pass for now. After dinner, Kelly hung around for another hour before calling for her parents to pick her up. "Bye Paula, hope to do some shopping together one day!" she smiled, kissing Paul. "All hatred towards gays is off concerning you two," said Alex. "You were made for each other." "I know," said Paul. "I just hope she remembers to call me Paul at school." * * * Paul went to his room soon after and found Laura entering minutes later. "What is it mom?" he asked her. "You know, its you of course," she replied. "I'm sorry about this state of affairs," he said. "I always wanted another daughter, but never in this way," she added. "You regret having me?" said Paul, looking worried. "No, never. I've always loved you. Its just seeing you becoming a girl." "Oh. Well, I can't help it. I'm just glad I'm going to be beautiful," he replied. "When I had that dream last night, I thought that girl was me, when I was younger. I wore my hair longer then. Even when I saw your face in hers, she still reminded me of myself in my youth." "You reckon I'll look just like you?" asked Paul. "You've always looked like me, but as a girl, even more so. Please forgive me for asking, but can I see your lipstick?" she asked. "Sure," he replied and took the lipstick from its usual drawer. "Kelly bought this for you?" she asked, looking at it closely. "Yes, thought it would go with my hair." "Dark colours are best for us. Nice shade, might ask you to borrow it," she smiled. "You want me to wear it for you?" he asked tentatively. "Go ahead, if you wish," she said. Paul took out his pocket mirror and started to apply it. He caught the look on her face as he did so. "You are already a natural. Tried any other make-up?" she asked. "Kelly did make me up once, but I've only ever used a lipstick," he said. "So, about your hair? How long do you want it?" she asked. "Past my shoulders at least. I really want it long, I do. I love the texture of it already!" "Well, it is silky to the touch. You'll be addicted to brushing it," she smiled. "I know I will," he smiled. "Well, a few things to discuss and I'm sure they'll be talked about tomorrow too," she said. "Its about passing at school. I don't know how your body will develop, I mean, the order in which it will. But there are some things that may prove tricky to hide." "Such as my hips and bum," sighed Paul. "Yes, and even your voice. I think that will change at some point." "So how do you suggest I hide them?" he asked. "I'm not sure as yet. By the way, how are you coping with your height?" "I've put plasticine inside my shoes. It doesn't seem a good idea though, it smells and its sticky," he said. "My feet will shrink to a size 6 and I'm destined to be 5ft 5." "We have got a problem. We'll have to see what we can do. But we'll need to get you some new shoes for a start," said Laura. "What about clothes?" he asked. "Boys or girls?" she asked. "Boys?" he replied. "Well, its the trousers I'm concerned about. Your bum and hips, as mentioned, will be hard to hide. Kelly was spot on with the idea of a sports bra. We may have to get you one that is too small, to really pin them down. They'll feel sore for it but there is no other way, I feel." "Kelly was going to give me some cream for my breasts. Do you think I'll need it?" "Do they itch?" she asked. "Yes, slightly," he replied. He lifted his shirt again to show her. "They are swollen. And this is just 4 days growth?" she said. He nodded. "I'm not sure how fast they'll continue to grow, but I'd say a bra will be needed pretty soon," she added. "I can get you some cream for them if you like, but of course, if Kelly is offering." "Ok. I need to explain that sometimes I act as though I'm a girl already. I find it happens when I've nothing to do." "Really?" she replied. "Just remember to keep busy then." "Mom, one more thing, and please don't be upset." "Whats that?" she asked. "I really want to be a girl. It somehow feels right now. Yes, I didn't want to be a girl at first, but I do now. I want to be Kelly's lesbian lover." "You're truly in love with her, aren't you?" said Laura. "Yes, I really am," said Paul. "I'm going to miss my son dearly," she said, tears starting to form in her eyes. She pulled him into a hug and he accepted it. "I want to be a daughter you can be proud of!" he sobbed. "I have no doubt you will," she replied. The hug lasted a few minutes. When they broke, Laura got up and left, tears still in her eyes. "Goodnight Paul," she said as she exited the room. Paul was still in tears himself. He didn't go to bed straight away. He removed his lipstick and combed his hair. He knew what he told her was true. Paula was starting to win, and he was cheering her on to victory. * * * That night he met the girl in his dreams once more. "I knew you would want to speak to me," said the girl. "Why didn't you tell me it was you?" asked Paul. "It had to be that way. They had to be reminded of what caused this in the first place: the fortune cookies," she replied. "You are now free to tell who you please." "But I could have done it. I knew about the fortune cookies!" he said. "But they had indeed misplaced their papers. They needed to be reunited with them. You couldn't do that." "But I'm you! I want to be you," he sighed. "Sorry about the deception. But I've given them a clue to how their fortunes will be revealed to them." "In their dreams," said Paul, still glum. "You're still sad?" she asked. "My family are going to miss me. Thats why," he said. "Because they love you. It is not a sin to miss someone, but maintaining that sorrow isn't good," she said. "But you are still you. You still hold things dear to you - interests." "My body is changing but my interests haven't," he smiled. "That is why my resistance to my fate is weakening. When will the changes be complete?" "Not yet. A few more weeks to go. I cannot say the exact day, but its coming." "I cannot wait. My hair is still too short and my breasts are still tiny." "Be patient. They will grow. But be wary, you're not out of the woods yet." "So, is that it?" he asked, when he noticed her walking away. "What do you wish to ask?" she said. "Nothing, Paula," he replied. She smiled broadly at him. "I'm going to refer to you by that name too now." With that, she left him and he drifted off to sleep. In his parents bedroom, they decided to discuss their son's plight once more. "He really wants this to happen now," said Laura. "It seems so. Its just been a weird day, today. I presume you've just spoken to him?" "Yes, and he appears to want all the usual feminine traits: long hair and make-up. I wouldn't be surprised if he wants his ears pierced and nails done at a later date." "If that girl in our dreams is anything to go by..," said Alex. "Then he is going to be one beautiful girl. But even so, I think he's still apprehensive. School and all that. If anyone notices his changes, his life is going to be made horrible," said Laura. "What of Kelly's parents? They'll find out sooner or later if we don't tell them." "I'm concerned about them too. From what Kelly said, they obviously think they've won the war over their daughter's sexuality. When they find out that shes going to be involved in a gay relationship after all," said Laura. "Which will bother them most? Their daughter being gay or our son becoming a girl?" asked Alex. "I wonder if that girl appears to us once more, then maybe we can ask her," said Laura. "I'm not sure. Paul said she never explains the future in detail. But one things for certain, Kelly and Paul are destined to be together, they both think that and I'm not going to argue." "I think you're right. Even as two girls, they'll make the perfect couple," said Laura. "Anyway, I'm turning in. Goodnight." Laura dreamt that night and sure enough, she met the girl. "We meet again. Have you accepted the truth? It's not horrible," she said. "Sort of," said Laura. "Could you tell us the scenario with Kelly's parents?" "I'm afraid not. Dad explained it, didn't he? You must find out the future for yourselves. All I can say is that there will be bumps along the way, but just for me. What I can tell you is that you'll be informed of your own fortunes when the time for them draws near. They are good." "Paula, wait!" called Laura as the girl turned to leave. "Yes mom?" she replied. "You're really beautiful, you know that," said Laura. "I take after you," replied Paula. Even as Laura returned to a dreamless sleep, tears rolled down her cheeks.