Dana was giving her a look from across the bed, he thought. He couldn't tell what it meant, except possibly, "Well? Aren't you going to acknowledge Ma...t?" He couldn't see Jen's eyes, her reaction, but he felt vibes (was he paranoid?) that were negative toward him, like she was rolling her eyes, laughing at him.Matt still stood there, wanting to cry, hating his reflection in the glass. His hair was gelled. God, I must look like a dork, he thought, his vision blurring as he stared at his. She rubbed the soap on the washcloth and began rubbing it on her wet, naked body. Brian then came into the room. He kneeled beside her by the bathtub. He smiled and said, ‘I know I fixed this bath just for you. I was wondering if I can join you.’ ‘I don’t mind that at all.’ Kirri said to him. Brian began taking his clothes off right in front of her. He had a lean, fit bod that would rival any athlete or model and Kirri was impressed. She moved aside letting Brian into the tub. He sat behind. "I'm sorry what did you say," said Deedi looking at the number again."Transgender and Transsexual help line, can I help you?" Er, no, I ... er. think I've dialled the wrong number, can you tell me what number that is please?"The lady read out her number and it matched the one on her note."Sorry," said Deedi."This service is completely confidential, you can talk if you wish," said the lady, obviously not quite believing Deedi. She slowly put the receiver down and then looked around worried in. Locals then lined up for introductions and many of the women carried gifts for the newcomer that included a life-vest, hand woven clothing, hand-made hats, embroidered pillow cases, collections of jams and sauces, a bread-maker, goat’s cheese, free range eggs, clotted cream, a pre-paid library card and gift cards from Briscoe’s General Store down at the landing. Almost overwhelmed by the depth of the warm welcome, Lydia said when being handing the variety of goat’s cheeses, ‘But how could these.