Slowly the dark forest coveringevery inch of me left pale, silky skin unprotected. My chin rubbedagainst the top of my chest as I tried to get a bette... view, and therugged skin that was usually there gingerly greeted my chest.My calloused fingers shrunk and my toughened, worked skin softened. Mynails grew just over a quarter inch from the tips. My thick armsslendered out as my shoulders popped and shrunk inwards. Forcing myneck down to see my feet, they were shrinking as my thighs filled out.My. Andrew was holding on to the table edge and watching the others play, he wanted to join them, but wasn’t able to navigate the distance. ‘Is he walking yet?’ ‘Almost, but not quite.’ I picked him up and carried him to the slide, putting him on the bottom section and letting him slide the few feet, before catching him. I did it again and the smile on his face brightened. After a few times, I let him hold my finger and we walked back to the table. Sitting him in a seat, Claire opened a hamburger. I’m very proud of how you’re handling this. I wish I’d handled my situation with the grace and style you are handling yours with.” “How did they find out?” I asked. “If you don’t mind me asking.” She paused, probably wondering how much farther she should go into it. “It’s a long story.” “I’m not going anywhere,” I said. She chose her words carefully, but eventually talked. “Well, I was friends with this girl named Sandy. We were on the softball team together. When you’re on a sports team, you. How 'bout letting me have one of them Polish Sausage dogs with all the fixin's?"I watched as she set about her task. First came the Polish, then the mustard and ketchup with lots of onions. My eyes wondered over the woman and sent pleasing signals to my brain. Nice legs, slim waist and lovely swaying breasts. She handed my lunch and I gave her some money and walked away. I don't know how much I gave her but the show was well worth it.For the next few months I made it a practice to stop everyday.