You see your mother, Teresa, coming. She and Nina are staring at each other in shock. "Mom, Nina, are you alright?" you ask as you walk over to them.
They keep silent and just continue to stare at one another. Then Nina reaches forward to touch your mom's face, running her hand down the cheek as if she can't believe what she's seeing. Your mom does the same, then drops her eyes down to look at herself. Nina grabs your mom by the hand and pulls her in front of the mirror.
"What's wrong?" you ask. You grab Nina by the shoulders and give her a gentle shake. "Snap out of it!"
Nina shakes off her shock and tells you "james, something very strange has happened. I'm not Nina- I'm your mother."
"Huh? Funny, Is this some kind of joke?" you chuckles . She looks at you sadly and says "No, I'm afraid not. This is all too real." . "Nina? Are you okay dear?"
Your mom gives her a awkward look. "Yes, I think so." She looks at Nina and then back down at herself. "I'm not dreaming, am I? I'm really you..."
"Okay girls, This is not funny" .
"Jamie, stop . We don't make joke. And I've always been proud of your perceptiveness and open mind. Look at me closely"
"Nina?" you ask hesitantly. "Is it really you?"
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