He did nothing but continued to watch the television. Ellie plucked up courage and put her hand on his knee. It was several minutes later that he cove...ed it with his. Ellie gave an exaggerated sigh of contentment and laid her head against his shoulder. Reg never moved.The film came to an end but Ellie did no remove her hand."Reg," she said gently. "I like you holding my hand." Aye," and then after a long pause. "Takes two." So?" I dunno, lass." There was another long pause and Ellie fought down. I wondered if she would still love me too."Mom?" Yes dear?" Will Nana still love me too, now that I'm a girl?" Oh honey! Of course she will! She'll have some adjusting to do but she'llalways love you!"On Sunday morning mom told me to wear the blue dress with the white shoesand she would do my hair. For the first time I did my own makeup, completewith eyeshadow and eyeliner, adding mascara to make my eyes stand out. Iused a deep red lipstick and my best perfume. It all came so natural and Iwas. "I think that's wonderful because among other things you will understand the love and empathy between Victoria and Rupert." I already do and am grateful for it." Her dream?"Mark nodded.Sergeant Roberts appeared. "Lunch is ready when you are, Ma'am," he said."She smiled at him. "Coming right now," she said and swallowed the rest of her drink. Mark copied her and they both went into the dining room."Oh!" whispered Frances to him. "How I wish I could just sit down at the kitchen table and just. This is so embarrassing.” “Don’t be embarrassed baby,” said Anna, sitting herself on the end of her bed. “There’s nothing wrong with a young woman exploring her sexuality.” Chrissy, seeing that her mother wasn’t angry, relaxed a little, letting the pillow drop. “I just haven’t been laid in such a long time,” she said. Anna laughed. “Tell me about it. Since your dad left, that vibrator’s been my best friend!” “How do you fit it in?” Chrissy asked, smiling. “It’s so big.” “Well, first off, you’re.