I started my day on Friday searching for some old Joseph clothes. It seemed like forever since I dressed as a man. I found a pair of dress pants, a bu...ton down shirt, a pair of men’s shoes and socks, and a pair of white briefs. I packed a bag with some of Joann’s outfits since the web site offered the option of bringing, buying, or renting female clothing. In another touch of irony, I had to sneak outside to the car in Joseph’s clothes as the neighborhood only knew Joann now.The three hour. It will never make any sense, but Carrie was energetic and devotedly determined to make it good, so I went with the flow and, John Lennon would say, “Let it Be.”Later – much later that day – I realized that the night was exactly what I needed to break the icy sorrow that enveloped me after killing those cretins. Judy’s hands were all over that and I promised myself that she would be very deeply thanked ... over and over again.Which I did.It was ... special.Afterward, Judy was overheard. "Sharon patted her hand. "Don't be embarrassed. Most women, if we aren't distracted, are a little eager when we're done. That's one reason we like it. Does Miss Deborah, is she good to you afterwards?"Maria blanched, then blushed. "I'm done the day she, she . . ."Sharon squeezed her hand. "And is it any better for you?"Maria squeezed back, leaning close. "I, I let her. And she makes sure I come. And sometimes I want it so."Some positive reinforcement. "The dress is nice. Do you like it?"Maria. Finally, on April 17, 1985, they declared agreement on eighteen percent royalties at going retail rate — which currently stood at eight dollars per album and one dollar per single. After thirty-seven sessions, after 260 hours of negotiation, they had reached their first agreement. Now there were only sixty or seventy other points that needed to be hashed out.The tedium dragged on, with each new issue starting the whole process anew. Ridiculous offers would be placed on the table by both sides.