You Have It All Wrong
Two

Amy’s Story

By SaraUK

Part 2

    It was getting late when they returned home, but Amy still called Ann to let her know they gotten back OK. She chatted to her for half an hour then they said good night to each other and hung up. Chrissy got Amy ready for bed and then she went to join Mandy and Becky in bed for some hugs. They all went running to Amy's room when they heard a scream. They found Amy tossing and turning in bed.

    Chrissy pulled Amy into a hug and held her until she stopped and then opened her eyes. She looked a little worried when she saw all three of them stood there looking at her, "What's wrong?" Amy asked.

    "You were having a nightmare Amy, we all came running when we heard you scream," Chrissy said as she hugged her.

    "I'm sorry, I was dreaming that Ann didn't want to see me, and she did give the photos to my parents," Amy said as she hung onto Chrissy.

    "Sounded more like a nightmare to me Amy," Becky said as she rubbed her eyes and stood yawning.

    "I am really sorry I woke you all up, I will try not to again," Amy said as she went to lie down again.

    Chrissy looked at Mandy and Becky, then Becky and Mandy looked at each other, and then they both nodded at Chrissy with a smile. Chrissy started grinning, then she pulled Amy out of bed and started to drag her out her room with the other two.

    "What are you doing Chrissy? I said I was sorry, please don't punish me for it," Amy said in a scared voice.

    The others all stopped when they heard Amy say that, "Amy, what makes you think we would punish you?" Mandy asked with a worried look on her face.

    "My dad use to take me down to the basement when I had bad dreams as a kid. I thought you were going to do the same to me," Amy said as she started to shake.

    Chrissy, Becky, and Mandy all hugged Amy when she said that, "How could anyone be so mean?" Chrissy asked as she hugged Amy.

    "I don't know Chrissy, but I don't plan to let anything else bad happen to her. Amy, we are taking you to my room, so you could spend the night with us," Mandy said as she looked at Amy, waiting for an answer.

    "You would really let me spend the night in your bed?" She asked looking a little happier now.

    "Yep, I have a really big bed and I know that Chrissy and Becky won't mind," Mandy said.

    Amy looked at Chrissy and Becky and saw they were both smiling at her too. Mandy took Amy by the hand and then led the way to her room, while Becky took Chrissy by the hand and led her to Mandy's room. Amy found herself cuddled up between Mandy and Chrissy; she slept the rest of the night and did not have any more bad dreams.

~*~

       She woke in the morning to see Chrissy leaving the room and Becky close behind. Amy could hear the shower in Mandy's bathroom, so guessed that Mandy was taking a shower. She slid out of bed and went back to her own room to take a soak in the bath and loosen up her muscles a little. She took a bath and returned to her bedroom when Chrissy came in to make sure she did her exercises then helped her get dressed.

    Once Chrissy had Amy dressed they headed down to get some breakfast. When they got down there, they found Becky cooking and Mandy sat at the table reading the paper and drinking a cup of tea. Chrissy led Amy over to the table and then went to help Becky cook breakfast.

    "Morning babe, what can I help you with?" Chrissy asked as she gave Becky a hug and then kissed her.

    "MMM, I may just skip breakfast and sit kissing you," Becky said in reply as she stole another kiss. The moment was lost when they both heard Amy's tummy make an odd sound. They both turned and looked at the sorry look on Amy's face.

    "Sorry," Amy said as she hugged her own belly, trying to make the noise stop.

    Becky and Chrissy both laughed and then set to work doing a full English breakfast. They cleared their plates, then Amy washed while Becky wiped. They both sat at the table and had another cup of tea with Mandy and Chrissy before they left to go to the shop.

    Amy helped Becky clean the house and sort out the washing before Becky said she was heading back to bed for a couple of hours. She was back at work tonight at the club, and wanted to try and get some sleep.

       Amy was looking tired as well so she said, "Come on Amy, I think you could do with a rest as well. Do you want to come and lie down with me Amy?"

    " I am feeling a little tired, but I'm afraid of bad dreams. Are you sure, it will be OK Becky? I don't want to get in trouble with Chrissy," Amy asked looking a little worried.

    "It was her idea silly. In addition, you have been working hard with me all morning. You must be tired"

    " I am really tired Becky, but I had fun helping you out all morning. I would really like to lie down with you. Thanks for doing this, I don't know why I keep having these bad dreams now," Amy looked a little sad that she was still having them.

    "It's going to take time Amy. Chrissy was having bad dreams for months after she was stabbed, she still has them even now. Normally when we have words about something, You had a long time to think out all the stuff that could have gone wrong when you came face to face with your sister, so your bound to have a couple of bad dreams about it. Just remember that she didn't turn her back on you, and soon she will be living here in town"

    Becky gave Amy a hug to let her know she will be OK, and Amy hugged her back. She led the way up to her and Chrissy's room and then they both got undressed and into bed for a nap. Becky hugged Amy a couple of time, just as she does with Chrissy when she has bad dreams. Amy soon settled down and they both fell back to sleep again.

    Amy woke to find Becky was gone; she was just getting up when she saw Becky come out the bathroom, "Hi Amy. You feel any better now?"

    " Hi Becky, yes I do thanks, did I keep you awake?" Amy looked a little worried as she asked it.

    "Not really Amy, you did have a couple of moans, but nothing as bad as last night," Becky smiled.

     "Thanks Becky, I'm glad I found you all, and saved Chrissy. I can see why you love her so much Becky," Amy went all red in the face as she realised what she just said.

       Becky stood waiting to see what Amy's answer would be and laughed when she saw how flustered Amy was getting over what she just said, "I know what you mean Amy, Chrissy told me last night what you talked about with Ann while in the hotel room. I would like you to think of me as a sister too, but only if you really want to"

    Amy let a big grin come across her face as she pulled Becky into a hug, "I love you Sis" When Amy broke the hug, she could see a tear running down Becky's cheek. "Are you OK?"

    "I'm fine, just nice to hear you call me Sis," Becky said with a smile as she let Amy wipe the tear away.

    "Chrissy told me about you being an orphan Becky. Was it hard being brought up in foster care?"

    " It was OK, but I got lucky and had some great foster parents. I was sad that I never got adopted properly, but they always treaded me like one of there own," Becky said with a far away look in her eyes.

     "Do you ever talk to them any more Becky?"

     "No, they moved out the country when I turned eighteen. That is how I came to be here in this town," Becky said as she waited for Amy to use the bathroom so they could both make there way down to the kitchen to make a start on dinner.

    Amy had been to Mable's a lot since coming out of hospital, and Mable and the others had all been to see her in hospital. She had fallen in love with Mable, even if she did tell Amy off for stealing, but then thanked her for saving Chrissy.

    "How did you get to know Mable then Becky?" Amy asked as Becky got her to peal some potatoes.

    Becky looked to be deep in thought for a little bit, "You could say Mable stopped me going down the wrong path, which would have led to me ending up in prison at some point. When I first got into town, I ended up living on the street for a bit. Then I met up with a group that lived in a run down old house. To keep living there, we had to steal food" Becky let her head drop as she said it, she didn't look very proud of what she just said.

    "You don't have to tell me Becky, if you really don't want to," Amy put her hand on Becky's shoulder.

    Becky smiled as she looked at Amy then said, "It's OK, I really need to tell you this bit, so you can understand just how great Mable really is. I was just leaving a shop with a couple of packets of biscuits in my coat, when a man grabbed me. He was dragging me into the shop again, when an old woman stopped him. She told me off for leaving the shop and not letting her pay for the biscuits first"

    Becky giggled as she thought of how Mable laid into that man for how he was treating her granddaughter. Becky told Amy about Mable saying she was her granddaughter and how the man ended up giving her the biscuits and saying sorry.

    "Why did Mable do that for you Becky?" Amy asked looking surprised.
"She said I didn't look the type to do what I did. I ended up helping her carry her shopping bags home that day, so she made me a sandwich while I told her all about moving hear and then how I ended up stealing, just to keep a roof over my head," Becky said as she made a pot of tea and was helping Amy take a seat.

    "So what happened next then Becky?"

    "Mable said I could move in with her and that she would help me find a job and turn my life around. I found a job and then worked and started to pay a little rent to Mable. David, Jenna and Cathleen were already living there. Life kind of went on at a normal pace until Chrissy turned up," Becky said with a smile.

    "Does Chrissy know about your past Becky?"

    "She knows I was an orphan, but I never told her how I met Mable. I'm not sure she would like me if she ever found out," Becky said as she bit her lower lip.

    "Having seen the way Chrissy looks at you Becky, I think it would take more than a little thing like that to stop her loving you," Amy smiled.

    "I know your right Amy, but the longer I let it go without telling her. The worse I worry about how she will react when I do tell her"

    Becky let out a big sigh and then stood to go and check on dinner. That's when she saw something out the corner of her eye; she turned to see Chrissy stood there. Becky could tell by the look on Chrissy's face, that she had heard everything. She looked worried as to what Chrissy would think of her now she knew.
She ran to Chrissy before she had time to do anything at all, "I'm sorry Chrissy, I know I should have told you. Please forgive me Chrissy" Becky started to cry on Chrissy's shoulder.

    Becky stopped when she realised that Chrissy was giggling at her, "I've known about your past for some time now. I tricked Mable into telling me, she said I should let you tell me though"

    Chrissy lifted Becky's chin as she spoke and gave that warm smile that always made Becky feel week at the knees She was still in shock from her lover knowing about her past, that she never noticed Chrissy coming in for a kiss. Whatever doubt she had before that moment was soon forgotten when she kissed her.

    Once Becky recovered from the kiss she said, "But if you knew all along then why did you never say anything to me, Babe?"

    "I thought you would tell me when you were ready lover, and its not like I could just drop it into a conversion is it? Hi babe, how was your day? And by the way, I know about your past, and don't care," Chrissy asked as she looked at Becky with love in her eyes.

    "I guess your right Chrissy, but I've just been so worried about what you would do when you found out," Becky let out a big sigh as she said it.

    "I'm sorry babe, but I never realised it was bothering you that much. I just figured that you would tell me when you were ready too," Chrissy stole another kiss.

    Amy sat at the table and watched the floorshow as Becky and Chrissy kissed. The show ended when Mandy came in and told them both to get a room she said with a laugh.

     "That sounds like a great idea," Becky said with a grin, but she got her answer from Chrissy when her tummy made a noise to say she was hungry.

    Becky stepped back and gave Chrissy a stern look as she put her hands on her hips, "Did you and Mandy skip lunch again?"

    Chrissy tried to look anywhere but at Becky, she even looked at Mandy, but she just looked away and started to talk with Amy about her day.

    "I'm sorry Babe, but we were really busy today. Carl did send some food for us, but time just got away from us, and it was nearly time to close when we realised. And we didn't want to spoil the great dinner you would have ready for us," Chrissy was laying on the nice dinner bit, hoping to distract Becky from them not eating any lunch.

    "You always know how to make me feel good Chrissy, but you're both still in trouble for not looking after yourselves at lunchtime"

    Becky still had her hands on her hips, but soon moved closer to Chrissy and put them around her neck and then pulled her into a hug and planted a kiss on her lips.

    "Do I have time to take a quick shower Becky?" Mandy asked.

    "Yes, it won't be ready for another twenty minutes yet," She replied.

    "Great, I will see you shortly then"

    "Theirs time for you to take one too Babe," Becky said to Chrissy.

    "I can wait until after dinner, that way I can take mine with you and spend some more time together before you have to leave for the club"

    "That sounds like a great idea lover," Becky said as she stole another kiss before going to check on the dinner.

    Amy was watching the show; she loved the way Becky and Chrissy were with each other. She was worried for Becky when she realised that Chrissy had heard everything Becky had said, and the look Chrissy had was scary. Amy was soon smiling again when she saw Chrissy start to giggle.

    Chrissy went and sat with Amy at the kitchen table; she gave Amy a hug and then said, "How are you feeling today? I hope Becky hasn't been working you to hard, she can be such a slave driver sometimes"

     Chrissy looked at Becky with a grin on her face.

    "Hey! Who are you calling a slave driver?" Becky asked with her hands on her hips. "And it's mistress, not she," She added with a grin.

    Chrissy jumped up from the table and went over to where Becky stood, "Sorry Mistress. Please forgive this humble slave" Chrissy said in her best pleading voice as she looked down at the ground.

    Becky lifted her head by putting her finger under her chin and then said, "Give me a hug and a kiss and I will let you off THIS time"

    Chrissy did just that, when they parted, she asked, "Is mistress pleased with her slave now?"

    "Mistress is very happy with her slave," Becky purred as she stole another kiss.

    Amy sat giggling at the pair as they playing around. Chrissy got sent back to sit with Amy while Becky finished checking everything. She deemed it all ready, so she turned it all down low and waited for Mandy to get back.

    She sat on Chrissy's knee and stole some more hugs and kisses until Mandy walked back in. Then she got up and made a start on dishing everything up, Amy got up and helped.

    Chrissy went to get up, but Amy pushed her back down saying, "You rest Chrissy, I will help Becky"

    "Are you sure Amy? I don't mind helping out,"

    "Yes, I'm sure. It's nice to be able to do something again," Amy said with a smile.

     Chrissy could see that Amy just wanted to feel like part of the family and not an invalid. She also remembered how she felt when she was stabbed and the others all did everything for her, so she was more than happy to let Amy win this little battle.

    "OK, but please don't try and push yourself to hard. You have nothing to prove to any of us," Chrissy said as she waved a finger at Amy.

    "Yes mum," Amy said in a little girl voice and she started to walk off to help Becky.

    She didn't move quite fast enough though, as Chrissy managed to slap her backside as she moved away, "Don't you mum me young lady!" Chrissy laughed, Amy just moved a little faster, giggling as she went.

    Becky and Mandy were both laughing at the pair, but they were both happy to see Amy relaxing a little more and having a laugh. They got the meal dished up and they all set about clearing their plates. The meal was great, and Becky got an apple pie out the oven that Mable had given them the other day and Amy sorted out some custard to go with it while Becky cut it up and put it into some bowls.

    Once the meal was all finished, Mandy said she'd help Amy do the dishes while Chrissy went to help Becky wash her back and then get ready for work. Mandy had a grin on her face, so she knew what they would be up to in the shower. Amy and Mandy watched the pair walk off holding hands and steeling the odd kiss.

    "They do make a really cute couple, don't they?" Amy asked with a smile.

    "Yes they really do. When they're apart, you can see that they are both just living until they're together again," Mandy said with a smile that told Amy she was happy for her little sister.

    "I hope I can find someone to love, and to love me like that one day," Amy said with a far away look in her eyes.

    "So does this mean you're looking for a girl to fall in love with then Amy, or may you be looking for a man?" Mandy asked with a raised eyebrow.

    Amy got a shocked look on her face when she heard Mandy, "A man! I've never even thought about being with a man Mandy"

    Mandy sat giggling at Amy, and how red faced she had gone all of a sudden, she took a hold of Amy's hand to help her calm down from the shock of what she just said, "I'm sorry Amy, I didn't mean to upset you. If you're going to transition then you may want to settle down with a man, as you will be a woman"

    Amy let her head drop a little when she realised that Mandy did have a good point, "I don't know Mandy. I've never really thought about having a relationship with a man, or even a woman for that matter. Do you think this will stop me being able to become a woman then?"

    " I'm not to sure Amy. I don't think it would, but you will have to do a real life test to make sure it is what you really want. From what I have seen, I'd say you would have no problem becoming a very beautiful woman one day. And you will have plenty of time to think about finding a man or a woman later," Mandy said as she slid onto the seat next to Amy.

    Amy pulled her into a hug, then rested her head on Mandy's shoulder, "Thanks, I hope I don't disappoint you"

     "There is nothing to disappoint us with. You need to do this for yourself, we will just be here to help you get through the rough parts and share in the good times," Mandy looked down at her and brushed away a couple of stray hairs as she smiled at her.

    She let Amy stay like that for a bit longer then said, "You going to give Ann a call later Amy?"

    "Yes, if it's OK with you. She won't be home until seven, so I was going to give her time to eat and then call her around 8:30," Amy said as she straightened up and then went to make a fresh pot of tea.

~*~

    Amy followed Mandy to the front door when they heard the bell go. Mandy looked at the time and knew it would be Vicky. She opened the door and saw Vicky standing there in a beautiful red dress that went down to just above the knee and had a split up the side to show off a nice amount of leg. The top of the dress sort of stopped at the breast area, but had a red meshing that carried on up and over the shoulders. She used makeup to conceal the edges on the breast forms, so they looked real, to finish off the look she had a fiery red head of hair.

    "Wow Vicky, you look super hot tonight. Got a hot date with some one later?" Mandy asked with a grin.

    "Thanks Mandy, but you know that there is only one person I am in love with, well two really," Vicky grinned.

    "I know. How are Jenna and Cathleen?" She asked with a hug.

    "They are both doing really well. I spent the afternoon with them, we took Cathleen to the park and then we went to buy her a new dolly from Toys R Us," Vicky said with pride.

    Mandy could see how much She truly loved Jenna and Cathleen, "I'm glad that your getting on so well with them Vicky, if any one deserves it, you do"

    Vicky just hugged her again and smiled.

    "Hello Amy, you look better every time I see you," Vicky said as she gave her a hug.

    "Hi Vicky. Thanks, I am feeling a lot better now. Becky let me help her do some cleaning today and then help with dinner. I have to agree with Mandy, you look amazing tonight," Amy smiled as Vicky hugged her a little tighter.

    "Thanks Amy, I try my best. Please don't try and do too much to soon, you have nothing to prove to us here," Vicky smiled.

    "I know that Vicky, but I just want to keep busy. I've spent too much time not being able to do anything," Amy said with a pleading in her eyes in hope that Vicky and Mandy would understand her need to start helping around the house.

    The chat was cut short when they heard a pair of heals on the marble floor; they all turned to see Becky walking towards them with Chrissy holding her hand. She looked as stunning as she always did when Chrissy worked her magic.

    
  They could all see when Chrissy did her magic, that she did it out of love. She tried to sneak a kiss, but Chrissy told her the same line. "Becky! I didn't spend all that time making you look so beautiful, just for you to mess it all up on a kiss," Chrissy said as she held her at arm's length.

      It was a standing joke now for Becky to try and catch her out.

       "Can't blame a girl for trying," Becky said with a grin, and then they hugged each other.

    Chrissy, Mandy, and Amy stood and watched as Vicky held the door for Becky, then got in and drove away. Mandy let Amy and Chrissy enter the house, following them she shut the door behind her. Amy was looking at Chrissy; she could see how sad she looked. Chrissy really did miss not having Becky around her.

    "You OK? You look a little down," Amy asked looking a little worried.

    Chrissy turned her head to look at Amy and said with a smile, but it didn't hide how she was really feeling, "I'm OK, I always feel a little empty and sad when Becky first leaves for work"

    "I don't think it's sad at all. I love to watch the way you two are around each other. Every time I look, it's as if you have just fallen in love. I would love to have something like that"

    Amy threw her arms around Chrissy and hugged her, making Chrissy feel a little better. They went to the living room, while Mandy went to the kitchen to get a bottle of wine and some glasses. She then joined them in the living room and set about pouring them each a glass.

    Amy was keeping an eye on the time; she really wanted to chat with Ann. As soon as the clock said it was 8:30, she went to the kitchen so she could chat with her.

    "Hi Sis!" Amy shouted down the phone when she heard Ann pick up at the other end.

    "Hi Amy! I was hoping you would call me. How you been doing today?" A really happy sounding Ann said down the phone back at her.

    "I'm doing OK. I helped Becky do some housework and then helped cook dinner. How was your day?"

    " It was OK, but the boss isn't happy to see me leaving. I told him today when I handed in my notice, but he understood me wanting to move closer to be with my sister," Ann said with a hint of worry in her voice.

    "Are you sure you really want to do this? I am really happy you want to, but I would hate to think you may hate me if it doesn't work out for you," It was Amy's turn to sound worried now.

    "Amy, you're the only thing I care about any more. So why shouldn't I move to be close to you, and your going to need all the help you can get, from what Chrissy and the others have told me"

    Ann was sounding all bossy, just like the big sister Amy remembered from when they were both living at mum and dads.

    "So when can you move down here Ann?" Amy asked with an excited giggle.

     Ann let out a big sigh, "I have to work 3 weeks notice and then I have to come down and find a place to stay until I can find my own place. So it won't be for a month yet at least"

    " Oh, I see," She pouted.

       "I'm sorry, I was hoping to be down there in time for you birthday in a couple of weeks. However, when I come and see you, I don't want to have to leave again. It really hurt to watch you drive away yesterday, and I can't do it again. Please forgive me Amy. I promise to make it up to you when I do get down there"

    Ann was worried she may have really upset Amy now; she was waiting for an answer from her. "Amy? You still their Sis?"

    " Yes, I'm still here Sis. I'm sorry for being so quiet, but I was kind of hoping you'd be here a lot sooner then that," Amy said as she snuffled and wiped away a tear.

    "So was I Sis, but when I do come and see you again. I will be stopping with you for good, or until you get bored with me," giggled Ann on the phone, which set Amy off. Ann was happy to hear her sister laugh again.

    "I could never get board with you Sis"

    "I hope not Amy, but you may do one day," she tried to sound all serious.

    They chatted for another half-hour and then said their good byes and hung up. Mandy and Chrissy could both see that Amy wasn't happy about something. They were both sitting on one sofa, so they slid apart and then pulled Amy down to sit between them.

    "What's wrong Amy? Is everything OK with Ann?" Chrissy asked in a worried tone of voice.

    "Yes, Ann is fine, but she won't be able to move here for another month"

    "Don't sound so sad Amy, it's only four weeks" Chrissy said as she hugged Amy, trying to make her feel a little better.

    "I know that Chrissy, but it's my birthday in a couple of weeks and I was hoping to have Ann here for that"

    Amy hugged Chrissy a little tighter as she started to cry on her shoulder. Mandy pulled them into to a hug with her, then they let Amy just get it out her system. Chrissy handed Amy a tissue when she finally stopped crying.

    "I'm sorry you two, but I just really miss Ann" Amy said as she blows her nose.

       "We know how you must be feeling Amy, but there are a lot of things to sort out before she can move down here to be with you. I'm sure she's feeling just as bad as you are right now," Mandy said as she pulled her into another hug.

    Amy spent the rest of the night cuddling up to Mandy and Chrissy on the sofa. When it was time for bed, she was shocked when Chrissy helped her get ready for bed and then led her to Mandy's room again. Amy didn't feel like being alone, so was happy to find her self the main filling in a Mandy and Chrissy sandwich.

~*~

    Chrissy felt Becky cuddle up to her when she got back from the club, she loved to feel Becky get in bed, then pull her into a hug. The next thing Chrissy knew was someone tapping her on the shoulder. She opened her eyes and saw Mandy looking over a sleeping Amy.

    "It's time to get up Chrissy"

    Chrissy slid down the bed and then made her way to her own room to take a shower. She had just stepped under the water when she felt a pair of arms rap around her.

    "Morning Babe" Chrissy said as she took hold of Becky's arms and hugged her.

    "Good morning lover. I wish you didn't have to work today, I could really just spend the day cuddled up to you" Becky said as she hugged Chrissy a little tighter.

    "I wish I could too, but we are really busy at the shop and we can't take any more time out. You sound tired, is the club busy at the minute?" Chrissy asked as she turned around and pulled Becky into an even tighter wet soapy hug.

    "No more busy than normal, but it just feels more like work at the minute. It's been so long since you were there for me to show off"

    "I'm sorry Babe, but I just don't think it would be right to leave Amy here alone while I go out"

    "I know, but I just love showing the whole world that I have the most beautiful wife in the world"

    Becky pulled Chrissy in closer for a kiss. When they broke the kiss Chrissy said, "I do have some good news for you lover. It's Amy's birthday in a couple of weeks, it falls on the Saturday.  I was thinking of having a talk with Cathy and then giving her the full works at the hotel, then a night out at the club. What do you think?"

    "You know me babe, anything that will get you back out to the club will get my backing. And I think a whole day of being pampered and then a night out at the club would be the perfect gift for her," She grinned.

    "That's what I thought too, but she did have some bad news last night. Ann will not be here for another four weeks, Amy was really upset about it. So keep an eye on her today," Chrissy smiled.

    "That is what I always love about you babe. You're always thinking about everyone else, but yes, I will keep an eye on Amy for you" Becky said as she hugged her.

    They both got finished in the shower then Becky went to make a start on some breakfast while Chrissy got ready for work. Becky found Mandy already down there reading the paper, drinking her first cup of tea for the day.

    "Morning Mandy. Did you sleep OK?" Becky asked as she made a start on scrambling some eggs and sorting out the toast to go with it.

    "Yep, I slept like a baby. How was the club last night Becky?" Mandy asked as she took another sip from her tea.

    "Busy like always, but it's not as much fun without you and Chrissy coming a couple of times a week. I was just saying to Chrissy, it really does just feel like a job at the minute. I think Chrissy has a couple of idea's" She smiled.

    Chrissy finished getting ready and then went to see if Amy was up yet. She had just got out the shower and got back into the bedroom when she heard Chrissy knock on the door and then poke her head around it, "Morning Amy, how you feeling now?"

    "Morning Chrissy. I'm feeling better than I did last night. I'm sorry for being so down, but I just want Ann to get here as soon as possible," She said as she sat at her dressing table and made a start on drying her hair. Chrissy walked over to her and gave her a quick hug, then she set about drying Amy's hair for her.

    Amy just closed her eyes and relaxed as Chrissy set about drying it and shaping it for her. She snapped awake again when she heard Chrissy say, "There you go Amy, all done"

     She opened her eyes, turned her head side to side. She loved what Chrissy had done, "Thanks Chrissy, you really do know how to make a girl look good"

    "You have such nice hair in the first place Amy, it's real easy to work with" Chrissy said with a smile.

    She giggled, "You are always so modest Chrissy" She stood up as she spoke and gave Chrissy a hug to thank her for doing her hair anyway.

    "You ready to go and see what Becky has cooked up for breakfast?"

    "Lead the way Sis" Amy said with a grin.

    Chrissy took hold of her hand and then smiled and pulled her along, so they made there way down to the kitchen. Mandy and Becky heard the other two talking as they made there way to the kitchen, so they stopped talking. They didn't want to give any of the ideas away that they had for Amy's birthday.

    Amy went to sit down while Chrissy went to see if Becky wanted any help, and to also steal a hug and a kiss, "Need any help lover?"

    "Not really babe. I'm just waiting on the last couple of pieces of toast then we can all eat"

    Becky hugged Chrissy back and then stole a kiss, then she took two of the plates and Chrissy took the other two. Chrissy put a plate down in front of Mandy and took her paper away. She went to try and snatch it back, but Chrissy was just to fast. "Hey! I was still reading that Sis" Mandy shouted.

    "You can eat now, and read the paper later," Chrissy folded up the paper and then dropped it on her seat just before she sat down on top of it.

    Mandy grunted, then she let a grin cross her face and she made a start on eating her breakfast. She liked it when Chrissy got all bossy and made sure she ate properly. The breakfast was really nice and they all cleared their plates. Amy made a start on the dishes so Becky could spend a little more time with Chrissy before she had to leave for work. Chrissy gave Mandy her paper back, and then sat and cuddled with Becky for a little longer.

    Chrissy and Mandy both gave Amy a hug before they left for work. Becky saw them off at the door and gave Chrissy a long kiss and hug in a hope that it would keep Chrissy and herself going until Chrissy got home later.

    "Becky told me your idea for Amy's birthday, I think it's a really good one Sis. I have a couple of ideas myself, but I need to have a chat with Carl about them" Mandy said with a smile.

    "I just thought it would make her first visit to the club a really special one. And I am missing the place myself. Does that make me a bad person Sis?" Chrissy smiled, looking a little guilty.

    "Not at all Sis, you're just ready for a night out. I know I am, so it will be something to look forward to. I just know that Amy will enjoy it" Mandy said with a smile.

    They got to the shop and made a start on the E-bay orders and the orders for the dressing service at the hotel.

    Becky went back to see if Amy needed any help after she saw Chrissy and Mandy off at the front door. Amy had finished washing the dishes and was just about finished drying them.

    "Thanks Amy, it was nice getting a little extra time with Chrissy," Becky gave Amy a hug.

    "You're welcome Becky, I saw how Chrissy was last night when you left for work. So I thought it might help you both if I gave you a little extra time together," Amy said with a smile.

    They spent the rest of the morning chatting as they cleaned the rest of the house. Becky knew about Ann not being able to get there for another four weeks. She could see that Amy was still a little down about it, but didn't really know what to say to make her feel any better about it. So she just changed the subject and Amy soon cheered up and they both started to have a laugh again.

    Carl turned up at lunchtime with lunch at the shop for Chrissy, Mandy, and himself. Mandy told him about her idea, he said he would see what he could sort out. Chrissy gave him a hug to thank him for all he was doing and going to do. Carl left to make a start on the plan that Mandy and Chrissy wanted to do for Amy's birthday.

    Chrissy and Mandy started sorting out the afternoon E-bay orders. In no time at all it was time to close the shop and head home, after a stop at the post office.

    Amy had lain down with Becky after they had lunch. They both woke and started sorting out dinner. By the time Chrissy and Mandy got home, dinner was nearly ready. Mandy asked if she had time to take a quick shower. She disappeared when Becky said she could.

    Chrissy sat and cuddled with Becky until Mandy got back. Becky and Amy got the dinner dished up, then they sat and ate.

    After dinner, Chrissy went up with Becky to take a shower and then help her get ready for the club. Chrissy filled Becky in on the ideas that Mandy had, and what Carl was going to get sorted out. They knew that if any one could pull of what they all had planed, Carl could do it.

    Amy was sat in the kitchen with Mandy, "Do you want a fresh cup of tea Mandy?"

    "How about a glass of wine instead?"

    "That sounds even better," Amy said as she went to get up, but Mandy stopped her and got up to sort it out herself.

    "I'll sort it Amy, you helped with dinner so just relax for a bit" Mandy said with a smile.

    Mandy got four glasses out the cupboard, then got a bottle of wine out the fridge, filled the glasses, then sat down again at the table. Chrissy and Becky came back down and joined them at the table to wait for Vicky to turn up for Becky. Chrissy gave Becky a straw to stop her messing up her lips before she got to the club.

       Once Vicky had come and picked up Becky, the others settled down for a quiet night watching some telly and finishing the bottle of wine off they started earlier. Chrissy told Amy to come to Mandy's room when she was ready for bed, so she did.

~*~

    Becky was glad when Sunday came, she got to spend the whole day with Chrissy. They  decided to go shopping after breakfast, then see a movie after lunch. They had to laugh when they saw Amy running around in a panic, she had no idea what she was going to wear. Chrissy and Becky took charge, Becky went to sort out what Amy would wear for the day while Chrissy set to work on her hair and makeup.

    They had her looking pretty in no time at all, she was sent down stairs wearing a loose fitting lilac summer dress and some white sandals with a one inch heel. While they both went to get ready, Mandy was already dressed and down stairs waiting for them all.

    "Hello Amy, you look very pretty today. You looking forward to be going out?" Mandy asked as she sat at the kitchen table reading the paper.

    "Thanks Mandy, but I am still worried about going out. I know I look good dressed as a girl, but I can't shake this worried feeling I always get when I go out," Amy said as she sat at the table next to Mandy.

    "You'll feel better once your out shopping. Chrissy use to feel the same, but she soon got over it when she realised that no one gave her a second look. They never thought she was anything but a girl" Mandy took hold of Amy's hand as she said it.

    "I wish I looked as good as Chrissy, but I know I never will," Amy sighed sadly.

    "Amy, Chrissy has been taking hormones, and she has had the operation. So just give it some time, you will look just as good as Chrissy does in your own way" Mandy pulled Amy into a hug.

    "I need to be taking hormones then before I start to look like a real girl then, is what you're trying to say?"

    Mandy hugged Amy a little harder, "That's not what I meant at all. You look like a girl now, but you will start to look even better once you've been taking the hormones for several years like Chrissy has. In fact, I've sorted out for you to go and see my mum on Wednesday, so we can get you started on your path to the real you"

    Mandy was smiling at Amy as she pulled away from her, they turned to look at the kitchen door when they both heard giggling and saw Chrissy and Becky walk in with an arm around each other. Amy looked closer at Chrissy, how there was no trace of her ever being a male and hoped that she could look that good one day.

    Chrissy could see Amy starring at her and thought she had done something wrong, so she put her hand to her face. Amy realised that she was starring at Chrissy a little too much and looked away.

    "Are you OK Babe?" Becky asked as she saw Chrissy put her hand up to her face.

    "Do I look OK Becky?" Chrissy asked worriedly.

    She looked at Chrissy's face to see if there was anything wrong with how she looked, but couldn't see anything wrong,then kissed her, "Yep, you look just as good as you always do lover. Why do you ask?"

    "No reason really, I just want to look my best for you," Chrissy said with a smile, she couldn't see the point of making a fuss about why Amy would be looking at her like she was.

    Amy heard the conversation, felt really bad about the way she was looking at Chrissy. She made a point to have a word with Chrissy when she got her alone.

    "Well if everyone is ready, then shall we see about getting off?" Mandy asked.

    They all said yes and then made there way out to the car, Mandy left the house last and armed the alarm system then locked the door. They took the people carrier so Amy could use the wheel chair if she got tired later. Amy said she would be fine, but Chrissy had a feeling she would feel a little different once she had been walking around for a couple of hours.

~*~

    Mandy found a parking spot and then they all made their way into the shopping centre. Amy was a little worried at first, but she soon forgot all about it once they started going from shop to shop. Amy saw a cash machine and she went to see if what Chrissy said was really true. She put her card in the machine and then punched in her pin, then asked to see a balance of her account. Amy got a funny feeling in the pit of her tummy when she saw all the numbers on the screen, she decided to take out the maximum amount she could and treat the others for all they had done for her and put it in her purse.

    "That's a lot of money you took out their Amy" Mandy said as she stood and watched her put it all away.

     "I know that Mandy, but I don't have a debit card for my account so it's the only way I can make sure I have some money on me" Amy said with a grin.

    "I will add that to the list of things we need to sort out for you,but for today lets just have some fun shall we?" Mandy said with a smile as she put her arm around Amy.

    The way Mandy was treating her made Amy feel like she was with Ann when they went out, this made her feel a lot better, having Chrissy and Becky there as well made it even better. Amy knew it was going to be a really great day, so she put all the worry out of her mind and got into the shopping mood like the others.

    They were soon all having fun trying on skirts, tops, and dresses. Then they moved onto shoe shops, but they skipped the lingerie shops as they sold better quality than most the ones in the shopping centre anyway.

    Amy was starting to suffer a little as she was limping a little more than she had been when they got into town. They were all carrying some shopping bags with clothes in for her, so they decided to take them back to the car and get the wheel chair for Amy to use. She was glad that Chrissy brought it now as she was having so much fun, it would have been a shame to cut the day short.

    They went to the food court and found a table, Chrissy sat with Amy while Becky went with Mandy to sort out some food for them all. Once they had left to get the food, Amy turned to Chrissy and said, "Chrissy, I am really sorry about this morning, I didn't mean to keep starring at you"

    "May I ask why you were starring at me Amy? Have I done something to upset you?" Chrissy asked with a worriedly.

    "Oh no Chrissy! I was just worried about going out. When I told Mandy about it, she told me how you use to be. I was just finding it hard to believe you were ever a male, or even looked like one. Mandy said that the hormones have helped. I'm sorry! Please forgive me" Amy said sadly.

    "Don't look so sad Amy, I'm just glad I haven't upset you. So as you can see, I still worry even now that someone will see me as a male still," Chrissy giggled.

    "Trust me, there is no trace of a male in you at all," Amy leaned over and hugged her.

    "Thanks Amy, and I don't really see any male in you right now, just a cute girl out shopping with friends," She said as she hugged Amy back.

    "I am having a lot of fun, thanks for making me bring the wheelchair. We would have been heading home now if you hadn't"

    "I was just being practical, I know how they can get when we come shopping" Chrissy said with a giggle, which set Amy off.

    Mandy and Becky saw them giggling and felt a sigh of relief, they had both noticed that something was not right between them both since just before they left the house. They looked at each other and smiled.

    "You two look happy, what you both giggling at?" Mandy asked as she put the tray of sandwiches down on the table while Becky put a bottle of water down in front of each of them.

    "I was just telling Amy how you two love to shop, and why I brought the wheelchair"

    "Yes, and we all now how you hate to go shopping Babe" Becky added as she sat down next to Chrissy. Becky wanted to kiss her, but they had to be careful in public, as not everyone was so easy going when they saw two women kissing, they smiled and held hands under the table. They sat chatting as they ate their sandwiches. Mandy and Becky were happy to see Chrissy back to her old self, they didn't know what was wrong with her most the morning, but the chat with Amy while they got lunch seemed to clear the air.

    Once they all finished, Chrissy claimed wheelchair-pushing rights and they set off again. They shopped for a couple more hours and got Amy a lot more outfits and matching shoes and other bits and bobs to go with them. Becky paid for Amy to get her ears pieced, then brought her a bunch of earrings for when the holes healed. Chrissy and Mandy covered the cost of all the clothing. Amy wanted to pay for some of the stuff herself, but the girls wouldn't let her. They  just said it was their treat for her saving Chrissy.

    Amy realised that she wasn't going to win, so she just let them spoil her. It was getting toward four o'clock and the shops were getting ready to close, so the girls all made there way back to the car and then headed off towards the cinema.

    Mandy found a parking spot and parked the car. Once they got inside they stood looking to see which move they wanted to watch, they picked the same one, then got tickets. Amy felt better so she had opted to walk in to the cinema and not use the wheelchair. She shocked them all when she ran off in front and asked for the tickets and then got her purse out to pay for them before any of the others could get the chance.

     "Sorry, but I just wanted to do something for you all. Now I want you all to leave your money in your purses for the rest of the night, I am going to get us all some sweets and drinks, and then treat you all to some dinner later," She said as they all stood off to one side looking at Amy as she stood there with a grin on her face. Amy was more telling than asking, so the girls all nodded a yes and then let her lead the way.

    The girls all said what they wanted and then Amy paid for it once the person had rang it all up on the until. They could all see that this one little thing meant so much to Amy. They all entered the screen and found some seats and settled down to watch the movie.

    The movie was funny and they all enjoyed it a lot. Mandy called in at a Chinese restaurant so they could get some take out and then eat it once they got home. Mandy knew what Chrissy and Becky wanted, so she helped Amy get out the car and they both went in to order.

    "Do you think it helped her enjoy the day a little more, with us letting her treat us to the movie and dinner?" Becky asked as they watched Mandy and Amy go in.

    "Yes, I think it really has. I know how I felt when Mandy first started doing all the things for me when I first met her. Its  her little way of saying thank you, I know I had a good day," Chrissy said with a smile as she sat hugging with Becky in the back seat of the car.

       "I'm glad you and Amy got your little problem from this morning sorted out. Care to tell me what it was all about? Me and Mandy were getting a little worried about you"

    Chrissy spent the next ten minutes telling Becky about why she had been a little quiet and the chat with Amy while they got lunch. Becky just hugged Chrissy a little tighter as she thought of how insecure her lover still was over her change.

    Mandy and Amy got back to the car and found Chrissy and Becky kissing and hugging in the back seat. They both looked at each other and then giggled, this got Chrissy and Becky's attention. They both looked at Mandy and Amy with a grin and a red face.

    "We behaved most the day Sis, and were not out in public," Chrissy said as she looked around and saw a group of guys stood outside a pub watching them and grinning, she slid down in the seat so the guys couldn't see her any more. "OK, maybe it is still a little public Sis"

    "Maybe I should hire you and Becky out as a double act, and make some money out of the show you two can put on," Mandy joked.
"Hey! Thanks Mandy, why not just hire me out as a stripper and make some real money!" Chrissy said in a sharp tone then sat looking out the window for the rest of the trip home. Becky tried to hold her hand, but she just pulled it away.

    Becky's shoulders dropped as she realised that Mandy had upset Chrissy. Becky could see it as just a joke, but Chrissy was a little sensitive about how she acted in public and it didn't take much to upset her.

    Mandy knew she had said the wrong thing the minute she saw the look change on Chrissy's face, then with what she said to her about being a stripper. She was putting on a front to stop Amy feeling bad, she didn't want to end the day with Amy feeling bad as well.

    Chrissy was getting really upset with how Mandy was having fun in the front with Amy. She was starting to wonder if Mandy was bored with her now and was looking to find a new project to work on. The closer they got to home, the more Chrissy was beginning to think she was just a project, a toy for Mandy to have some fun with.

    Becky could see that Chrissy was deep in thought and she was worried as to what she could be thinking. She knew only to well how Chrissy could get when she was upset. Becky could see her looking at Mandy and then at Amy, then she saw her gripping the handle on her handbag a little tighter. When she looked at Chrissy's face, Becky saw a tear run down her cheek. She was about to say something, but Mandy pulled into the driveway and she decided to leave it until they were getting changed out of their cloths in their room.

    Mandy opened the front door and then turned the alarm off while Amy took the food to the kitchen. Chrissy went to the stairs and headed off up to her room to change. Becky followed close behind hoping she could make Chrissy see that Mandy was only joking.

    Amy and Mandy brought in all the bags from the car and put them in the hallway, then they  went to get changed, "Is everything okay with Chrissy? She looked a little upset when we got home Mandy" Amy asked as they made their way up stairs.

       "I wasn't thinking when I made the joke back at the Chinese, I upset Chrissy"

    "But it was just a joke Mandy, why would she take it any other way?"

    "Chrissy has a bad habit of taking what people say a little bit to personally sometimes, and I shouldn't have made a joke like that" Mandy explained, looking even more sorry for her self.

    "Will everything be OK?" Amy asked sounding worried now, and feeling like it was all her fault.

    "I'm sure Becky will make her see it was just a joke, all be it being a bad one, but it was just a very bad joke" Mandy smiled, putting her arm around Amy, but she could see that Mandy was still worried.

    Becky had followed Chrissy into there room, but Chrissy had grabbed her nightgown and gone to get cleaned up. She sat on the bed and waited for her to come back out. Chrissy got changed and washed then left the bathroom to find Becky sat on the bed looking at her. She looked away and then sat on the bed next to Becky and let out a big sigh.

    "You do realise that Mandy was only playing around with us Babe. She would never really mean anything like that," Becky pulled Chrissy closer for a hug as she said it.

    "What if she just saw me as a project Becky, and now she has a new one in Amy?" Chrissy said as she started to cry on Becky's shoulder.

    "Oh Chrissy, what ever made you think that? You know that Mandy loves you, she would never do anything like that and you know it," Becky let out a little chuckle as she thought it sounded so silly.

    "I don't know"

     "I could tell in the car coming back home, that you were getting worked up over it all. Now take a couple of deep breaths and think about it for a second" Becky said very firmly.

    Chrissy sat up and wiped her eyes then said, "I guess I am being silly about it all. I just felt really embarrassed when I realised that those guys were watching us"

    "I thought that was the thing that got you upset, but Mandy just topped it off with her joke. So are you going to come down and have some dinner? Amy will feel bad if you refuse to have any of it" Becky said as she helped Chrissy wipe away the tears.

    "I can be pretty stupid some times, can't I?"

    "Pretty yes, stupid no," Becky said as she pulled Chrissy's head to hers and kissed her with all the passion she could. Chrissy felt a lot better when Becky kissed her, all the bad thoughts she had melted away.

    "Thanks lover, I don't know what I would do without you" Chrissy said just before she stole another kiss from Becky.

    Chrissy sat on the bed and waited for Becky to change into her nightgown and then they made there way down to the kitchen. Mandy and Amy were still upstairs getting changed, so Chrissy and Becky set to work getting all the food dished up.

    They had just finished putting the last plate of food on the table when Mandy and Amy walked in the kitchen. Chrissy ran over to them both and pulled them into a hug, "I'm really sorry Mandy, Amy. Please forgive me for being so stupid. I promise to not show you up again in public," She pleaded while hugging them both really tight.

    "Chrissy, I don't ever want you to stop showing your love for Becky, I just don't want you to become a free peep show for any guy walking past. I'm sorry about teasing you" Mandy said as she stroked her hair.

    "I'm sorry for snapping at you Sis, and I know I should be more careful, but I just love her so much" Chrissy said in a pleasing voice.

    "I know you do Chrissy, I know you do" Mandy said as she hugged her sister a little tighter.
Amy had stood off to one side and just watched as they talked and hugged.

    Chrissy turned to face Amy once they had done and stood with her head down, to afraid to look Amy in the eyes, "I'm sorry Amy, I didn't mean to spoil your day out. And thank you for the dinner and the movie, I had a really good time"

    Amy reached out and lifted Chrissy's head until she was looking right into her eyes then said, "Chrissy, please don't feel bad. I'm just glad you're feeling OK, I was really worried that I had caused you to be upset"

    "Oh please don't think that for one second Amy! Mandy and Becky can both tell you how silly I can be some times. I was just embarrassed when I saw the guys watching, then took it out on Mandy. So can we just forget about it and sit and enjoy the meal you brought us?" Chrissy asked with a smile.

    There was that smile that Amy loved so much, "Forget about what Chrissy?" She asked with a grin.

    Chrissy gave her a hug and then smiled some more as they all went to the table and made a start on eating the Chinese food. Mandy went and got a bottle of wine and glasses. She poured them all a glass each and then proposed a toast.

    "Here's to Amy, welcome to the family and all the fun that comes with it" Mandy said as she held up her glass. The others all held up their glasses and clinked them together.

    The mood was a lot light after that and they all enjoyed the meal and the wine. Once the meal was over they put their plates in the sink to soak and took their wineglasses to the living room and relaxed until bedtime. As they were all in there night-gown's they all went right to bed when they got up stairs, and cuddled up to each other and were asleep in no time at all.

~*~

    Chrissy woke in the morning just as she saw Mandy heading off to her bathroom, she slid out of bed trying not to wake Becky and Amy, but Becky woke just in time to see Chrissy leaving the room and was soon out of bed, following behind.

    Amy woke and saw Chrissy leaving the room, then she felt Becky moving, saw her leaving the room in pursuit of Chrissy. She smiled to her self as she thought of the answer they'd say about saving water. Amy decided to get up and make a start on breakfast, take a shower and get dressed later. She slid out of bed, put on a dressing gown and made her way down to the kitchen.

    Mandy was surprised to find Amy down in the kitchen when she got down there, but it was nice to have a cup of tea waiting, "Morning Amy, is everything OK? You're up early today"

    "Morning Mandy. Yes, everything is fine, I just thought I could make a start on breakfast and take a shower after you and Chrissy have left to go to the shop. I hope that's OK?" Amy asked as she brought a pot of tea to the table and then got the cups and some milk.

    "I could get use to this you know Amy" She said as she poured herself a cup of tea and then added a little milk to it.

    "And so you should Mandy. Chrissy and Becky should too, it's nice to be doing stuff again. You don't realise just how much you miss being able to walk around and doing stuff for yourself, until you can't" Amy said as she made a start on a full English breakfast for them all.

    "I've never really thought about it that way, but I guess your right, I'd be lost if I couldn't get around. Just don't feel like we expect you to do anything around here"

    "I know, but I really do love looking after you all. Just my way of saying thank you," Amy smiled and then got back to working on breakfast.

    Amy was finishing up the last omelet when Becky and Chrissy entered the kitchen. "Something smells good, does this mean I'm out of job?" Becky asked as she stood watching Amy busy at the cooker.

    "Morning Becky, morning Chrissy. I hope you don't mind, but as I'm the only one that doesn't have a job at the minute, I thought it would be nice if I took over some of the cooking duties. It kind of makes me feel like I'm doing my bit to help out around the house" Amy asked with hope in her eyes.

    "You really don't have to Amy, but if it makes you feel better about living here then be my guest. It means I get to spend a little more time with Chrissy before she heads off to work with Mandy," Becky said with a smile as she put her arm around Chrissy's waist and led her to the kitchen table where they both sat down and waited for Amy to finish up the food.

     Amy smiled when she took the first two plates to the table and saw that Chrissy and Becky were sat hugging each other.

    "I hope you don't mind Becky, but I will give Mandy and Chrissy these first two plates of food, as they have to go to work?"

    "I wouldn't want it any other way Amy, I can't have my baby going hungry while I eat first" Becky said as she stole a button mushroom from Chrissy's plate.

     "This looks really good Amy, I never realised just how good you were at cooking. I can't wait to see what other meals you can cook" Chrissy said as she cut a peace of sausage and put it in her mouth, she then cut another peace off and put it in Becky's mouth.

    Amy went and got the other two plates of food and came back to the table and sat down after putting one in front of Becky. She sat eating her breakfast and watched as Chrissy and Becky sat feeding each other. Amy had never seen two people so in love before, but she loved every minute she got to see them together.

    Once breakfast was out the way, Mandy and Chrissy finished getting ready for work and Becky saw them off and stole a last kiss before she let Chrissy leave the house.

    "Don't forget to stop for lunch you two!" Becky shouted as they were both getting in the car.

    "Don't worry mum, we won't forget!" Chrissy shouted back with a grin on her face.

    "I'll give you mum, you just wait until you get home later!" Becky shouted back. Chrissy just stuck her tong out as they pulled out the driveway.

    Becky just stood there giggling as she watched them drive away. She went back into the house to see if Amy needed any help with the dishes. Amy was in the middle of washing the dishes when Becky got back to the kitchen, so she grabbed a tea towel and made a start on drying them for her. They soon got the dished washed, dried and put away.

~*~

    Chrissy and Mandy arrived at the shop and started sorting out the orders, they stopped for some lunch when Carl showed up with a basket of food. He stopped to have some with them and filled them in on how the plans were going for Amy's birthday. Chrissy and Mandy were both really happy that everything looked to be working out just the way they wanted it to.

    Meanwhile, Becky and Amy spent the morning doing housework and then Becky went back to bed while Amy sat reading a book out on the patio until it was time to start dinner. She did a chicken casserole and then sorted out some vegetables to go with it. Becky came down feeling well rested and could smell something wonderful cooking.

    "Hi Amy, something smells nice"

     "Hi Becky, did you have a good nap? It's just a chicken casserole, I've done some potatoes, but I'm no good at mashing them so I hope you're OK with just having them on your plate" Amy said sounding a little frustrated.

    "I can mash the potatoes for you Amy, Chrissy showed me how to do it a long time ago. I can show you if you want me too?" Becky asked Amy with a hug.

    "That would be great, I've tasted them when you and Chrissy have done them in the past, but I thought I'd look silly if I asked one of you to mash them for me" Amy said looking embarrassed.

    "Don't ever feel like that around any of us, if you don't ask then how can we help you learn new things?"

    "I'm sorry, I don't really know why I feel like that about stuff" Amy said with a puzzled look on her face.

    "Please don't take this the wrong way Amy, but it's your male side showing through," Becky put her hand up to Amy's cheek. "You need to go with your feelings and stop worrying what people will think. Us women will laugh when were happy, and cry when were sad"

    Becky smiled as she saw Amy suddenly realise what she was getting at. Amy smiled as she let a tear run down her cheek.

    "I guess I have a lot to learn then about being a woman?"

    "Yes you do Amy, and you also have a lot to unlearn about being a male," Becky said with a giggle as she pulled Amy into a hug. Amy hugged her back and also giggled.

~*~

    Dinner was about ready when Chrissy and Mandy got home, so Mandy left out off getting changed until after dinner.

    "Something smells nice, what we having?" Mandy asked as she took her shoes off and sat rubbing her feet.

    "Amy did a chicken casserole. Your lucky, I've had to put up with that since I got out of bed a couple of hours ago" Becky said as she rubbed her tummy and giggled.

    "It does smell really good Amy," Chrissy said as she sat down next to Becky and wrapped her arms around her.

    "I hope it tastes as well as it smells" Amy said as she started bringing dishes of vegetables over to the table. Becky went and got the casserole, she wasn't sure Amy had the strength to carry it all the way over to the table.

     They tucked in and loved the meal, and Amy now knew how to mash potatoes the way Chrissy and Becky can, after Becky showed her the way Chrissy had shown her how she did them.

    "This is really good Amy" Chrissy said with a smile.

     Amy took it as very high praise coming from Chrissy, as she was an amazing cook, "Thanks Chrissy," I hope you will find some time to show me some of the great meals you know how to cook. "Becky has told me how you managed to show her how to cook."

    "I'd love to Amy, we could even get the cook book out and have a play with some new meals. I'm sure that they'd love to play guinea pigs for us," Chrissy had an evil grin as she said it.

    Becky and Mandy just looked at each other and gulped down the mouth full of food they had, not sure if it was a good idea or not. They both felt better when they saw Chrissy grin, and start laughing. This set off Amy, which soon had Becky and Mandy laughing as well.

    Chrissy felt she should help Amy sort out some desert, so she got up and helped clear the dishes away and then set to work on a fruit salad. Amy watched Chrissy work and helped out when she showed her what to do. Amy got the ice cream out the freezer, put a couple of scoops in each dish on top of the fruit, then helped Chrissy carry them to the table.

    They all emptied their dishes and enjoyed it a lot. Mandy helped Amy clear the dishes away so Chrissy could go and help Becky get ready for work. They knew that it would help Chrissy feel better later once Becky had left for work.

    "That was a really nice dinner you cooked Amy" Mandy said as she dried the dishes while Amy washed.

    "I'm glad you all liked it, I hope that I can learn to make some of the great meals I tasted of Chrissy and Becky's"

    Amy went a little red in the face, as she wasn't use to getting any praise. All she ever got from her dad was abuse, and it wasn't much better with her mum.

    "I can't wait to see what you can both come up with Amy, you're already very good, with you and Chrissy working together, it should be really good" Mandy said as she gave Amy a hug.

        Once they had the dishes done, Mandy went up to get changed and take a shower. Amy thought about calling Ann, but decided to wait until Becky had left for work as it was still a little early and she wasn't sure Ann would be home yet.

    Amy was sat at the kitchen table looking a little lost in thought when Mandy got back down stairs, She was wearing her dressing gown over her nightgown. Mandy couldn't see the point in putting on more cloths when she wasn't going to be going any place.

 

To Be Continued

 

Edited By ChrisW

and Stanman