“We just pulled in to get out of the sun for a bit. We’ve been out for a while and were starting to get a little red.”“That’s a good idea,�... the other man said, twisting his head, trying to get a better look at Elizabeth. “The sun coming off this water can burn you pretty bad.”“Have you fished in here before?” Tommy asked, seeming to enjoy continuing the conversation.“Couple of times,” the first man replied. “I caught a ten-pound catfish right about here a couple of weeks ago. I was fishin’ off. ”“Then come back to my place. It’s cleaner and more private. I think I can promise you a more enjoyable time.”“You’re not trying to bribe me to give you good grades, are you, your Highness?”Sharifa laughed. “I don’t have to bribe anyone, Dan. I’ll get my Doctorate and there’s nothing you can do to help or hinder that.”“You’re pretty cocky.”“No, just confident.”Back in Sharifa’s rooms Dan was startled at the luxury and their size. He sat on the settee indicated and Sharifa ordered some drinks. And since the hostesses were often upset, I let it pass. But this morning, as I was setting up the cooking area, Sharon hung around where I was setting up. She looked at me with an inscrutable expression. She stood in front of me, and slowly backed into me, soon her backside was pressed into my front and I couldn’t miss just how soft her buttocks were. She asked me if she was attractive and I told her she was. She asked me if I would hug her, and I put my arms around her, pressing her more. Dr. Culver asked me if Iwas sure this is what I really wanted. She told me about what the nextsteps in transition were. I would have to live my life full-time as awoman for at least six months and then I could begin hormone therapy. Itold her I was ready to begin as soon as I could get some appropriateattire. Dr. Culver suggested I join a support group on campus. I toldher I would. I set up my next appointment for one week.I went home and Jeff was not there. I decided to call my friend.