Yes! Yes! A thousand times YES!

(Holy moly what a landslide victory! Surprising given how close the last vote in this thread was. For those only interested in the chapters after Jesse goes futa I will put a shortcut to it off of the Adventures in Science chapter, though it won't make much sense without following this thread. It won't happen for a while yet down this thread.)

You just continue staring at her in disbelief. Of course the news that you might be fathering a child with your own mother was stunning, but it was the inadvertent revelation at the end that had you gobsmacked.

"Become...just like you guys..." You say in a hushed tone, barely believing the words. If anyone could do it...it was Aunt Peg. She wouldn't have brought it up if she wasn't serious.

Your mother looks at you sadly, deeply regretting her slip of the tongue. "Oh Jesse, she said she couldn't make you a normal girl. Only a girl like us. You'd have to live with our, um, condition. You don't want to be like us. Do you?"

You look at her with wide excited eyes, a smile spreading across your face. "Yes! Yes! A thousand times...YES!"

In that moment your mother had told you this news everything just clicked together in your mind. This was exactly what you wanted. You knew you weren't a boy anymore, of that there was no doubt. But you weren't quite a normal girl either. Now it suddenly came together, you were a Bailey girl. It was so obvious!

Taking your mom's hand you say in the most sincere tone you could manage. "Mom. I swear to you on Dad's grave. This is what I want. I've never been so sure of anything in my whole life. I think...I think this is what I was meant to be. Please, I want your blessing to talk to Aunt Peg about this."

She searches your face. She could see just how earnest you were. Her expression was gravely serious. You sensed she didn't like this one bit. You squeeze her hand but you don't rush her answer. She continues searching your face and looking into your eyes. After what felt like an eternity she finally says. "Well...If you're sure..." She gives you a gentle, almost sad, little smile. "Of course you have my blessing. I only want you to be happy Jesse."

Your heart sang. You spring forward and give her a big hug. She embraces you and can't hide her own smile at seeing your joy. Leaning down you kiss her broad belly. "If we have a bun in the oven...its going to have the best Mom in the world!" Your mom laughs at the kiss to the belly. The laughter at odds with her tear stained cheeks, what an emotional roller coaster these last few minutes had been. You add. "And I'll try to be the best Mom I can be too."

She smiles proudly at you. "You'll be just fine my girl. I don't want you sacrificing your future though." She then strokes your head and shoulder. "We'll have plenty of time to talk about this once we know."

You are giddy with excitement. You couldn't wait to talk to Elsie about all of this.