Call usselfish, but we want another 18 years of that joy." ...And grandchildren afterward?" I ask quietly."We don't care about grandchildren!" Mum lau...hs, though I find it hardto completely believe her. "We're going to have our hands full as it iswith the new arrival." ...And if," I begin, "12, 13, 14 years from now, he or she goes up toyou and dad and says 'I want to live life as the opposite gender'?" We'll let them," mum says without any hesitation. "We did the same forhis or her sister, and. She squatted over one of the pillows, but immediately stood up before she had a chance to start.No, that wouldn’t be messy enough, she thought. Instead she slipped her feet under the pillows, leaned back, propped herself up with one hand and spread her legs wide. But she stopped herself again. It occurred to her that her phone was more than just a flashlight, it was a camera as well. A few taps and swipes later and she was good to go.She let her stream fly, or at least she intended to.. After a shower, she changed what clothes she could, and set out in search of breakfast.Later, sustained with a large bottle of water and a map added to her large canvas bag, she headed out to the nearby lake. As she neared the end of town, she noticed a small art supply shop and stopped, buying a sketch book, some watercolours, and charcoal, along with an artist's sketch pencil, settling them on the seat, glancing with a vague awareness that it had been too long since she'd had time to paint.. ”I would like you to meet my special friend.”Karen paused before coming to the door and looking towards the bed.”Hi, I’m Stacey,” the petite redhead said with a wave of her hand. “Welcome to your experience.”Karen stared at her for a moment, her eyes taking in the sight of the petite redhead covered in tattoos sitting naked on the bed. She glanced at me before returning her gaze to Stacey. Her eyes travelled her lithe body and came to rest on her perky little breasts with the gold piercings..