Dinner with Mum

In the evening, your mum comes home with dinner. Over the meal, you talk to her about the health fair, carefully omitting any mention of wearing girls' clothes. The conversation flows easily, and for a while, you can forget about the morning's embarrassment.

That night, you go to bed in Alison's nightie again. The fabric feels comforting against your skin, a reminder of Alison's support.

When Alison comes home late, she notices from the light under your door that your room is dark. She wanted to talk to you but she heads straight to her room, leaving you to sleep peacefully.