Sarah returns that night

You waited up anxiously for her, concerned about how her night had gone. When she came back near midnight, she was still laughing — not the warm, low laugh he knew, but a higher, careless sound. She smelled like bubblegum vodka and someone else’s perfume.

Sarah was in a great mood when she walked in. You were shocked to see that your hypnotic suggestions had held up - she was still acting like Renee. You gave her the command to go back into a trance and quickly returned her to herself. Her mood remained buoyant.

“It worked,” she said, dropping onto the couch. “They didn’t suspect a thing. For a few hours… I was her.”

And then, more quietly, almost to herself: “It felt… natural.”

You felt a knot tighten in your stomach but you weren't sure why.

Sarah was still pumped from the success of her night out. "It was so amazing ... the best night out I've had in years!" she exclaimed.

She gave a small jump of joy, embracing you, then giving you a kiss. "Thanks James! You're the greatest! I couldn't do this without you!"

She then pulled you into the bedroom to 'celebrate', explaining that the evening of dancing with cute guys rubbing against her made her incredibly horny. Though you felt weird, with Sarah dressed and seeming so much like the real Renee, you couldn't deny how attractive she looked. Even after her busy night, Sarah's youthful energy let her outlast you, and you dozed off within the hour.