James was back at the hospital the next day, it had been decided that they should try leg braces to make him more mobile, the company hired for the task of making the braces had been interviewed by both Dr Graves and Dr Wells. due to the fact that he still had to wear light bandaging the leg braces would have to be of a special design.

The X rays had been examined by the companies technicians and designers and they stated that the wearing of trousers would look ridiculous due to special backets that would be designed. Trousers on a boy like James would have to be made to measure and the width of the legs would huge on a small frame, the doctors explained that because of the dressings that James was continually wearing his mother had convinced him it would be easier for everyone if he wore skirts and dresses. The senior specialists assured the Doctors that at no time would the child be subject to any form of embarressment or ridicule by his team and they were also bound by their contracts on Patient Confidentiality.

The two surgeons called round and spoke to Elizabeth and James and explained what would happen, so James was at the hospital getting measured for his new leg braces, Jean had called round with Gerry and taken James for his appointment and while he was away Elizabeth decided to have a meeting with everyone.

She told what her idea was and asked for suggestions, Milly said that she also notice how much like a girl James looked and agreed that as long they were moving away from the area James would get a clean start were people didn`t know him, this brought up the subject of school and Elisabeth told them that after looking at the private schools and talking with each of the Principles it looks like the Girls Academy would be the best option and the safest.

Rodger and Brian sat and listened to what the two women said Rodger went into kitchen to make drinks for everyone and Brian walked in a minute later to help him,

"What do you think Rodger ?" asked Brian

"To be honest I have to agree with what Elizabeth said, I never realised how much James looked like a girl until I thought about it and to be frank, he does look like a pretty girl. said Rodger

" Yes, I noticed that as well, and to be honest I don`t care how he dresses boy or girl he`s still my grandson and I`ll love and protect him no matter what" stated Brian

The drinks made the two men went back and joined the women and the discussion started again.

"There might be a big problem with all this" said Rodger

" What could cause us problem if we diecided to go through with it ?" asked Elizabeth

" Oh how about James ?" asked Brian " He might object you know" he continued

"Oh Yes, I forgot about James" said Elizabeth blushing with embarressment

" But surely he`ll see the sense in all this?" asked Milly

"Maybe he will, maybe he won`t, but we can`t force him it has to be his choice and only his choice and no with coercion from anyone " said Brian looking at the two women

" Seriously though it`ll have to broached carefully to James, with all the arguments for this idea to be fully explained, and then is Annabel she`ll have to be told as well, it`s a big decision were making here, so lets all sleep on it and discuss it again tomorrow when James is out in the Garden with Annabel " said Rodger

With that the discussion changed to the plans for the visit to London, were they would be staying what they would be doing, how they travelling etc.

Later on in the afternoon James returned home and was really excited, he told them all about the new Leg Braces and how they would let him get about a bit better,

" Of course I`ll be using my wheelchair a lot but I will be able to walk a few feet and eventually when everything has healed I`ll be able walk better, I know it`s going to take a long time but at least it`s a start." said James

" Well a start is better than nothing, my bioy " said Brian grinning at James

" There`s still a problem though " said James quietly

" Oh and what is that ?" asked his mother

"I still won`t be able to wear trousers " said James

" Well you haven`t worn trousers for some time now, so what`s the problem ?" asked Rodger

James started squirming in his chair, looking embarressed

" Well instead of wearing half girls and half boys clothes, wouldn`t it be easier if I dressed as girl form the skin out ?" asked James

This little gem caught the adults quite of balance and the couldn`t hold back the look of surprise that showed on their faces.