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nice. His mother made the decision. "He will attend the rehearsal and the wedding as a girl. I will make sure everyone in town knows not to give him away. The wedding party will leave town and they will never know what happened."

Turning to Baily, she said, "For the next two days, I need you to wear a dress all the time. They will be here in the afternoon. Since we are ready for the wedding, we can take some time getting you ready."

Baily was trying to keep from crying. I put my arms around his shoulders and said, "Come on Baily. .remember your birthday. You fit right in with the girls. It might even be fun. Just don't upstage the bride."

He smiled and said, "I never thought I'd actually wear one of our dresses in a wedding."

He took the dress from his mother and disappeared behind the curtain. I heard the rustle of the satin party dress that he would wear to the rehearsal. His mother passed to him a pair of high heels and a pair of very realistic bust forms.

He sounded like he was moaning from behind the curtain. His mother peeked back and made him come out. She said, "Honey, I know this is hard on you. Let's try to make it fun. You can wear anything we have. .and I'll pick you out the softest underthings!" She gave him a kiss on the cheek and looked him in the eyes.

Baily helplessly lowered his hands and nodded. I stayed and talked to Baily while his mother was picking out things for him to wear. I tried to cheer him up. "It's only for the weekend," I said.

"Could you come over tomorrow morning and check me out?" he asked. "You're the only one I'd trust to tell me if I really look like a girl."

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Baily's mother pulled out a casual dress and

held it up to him.

"Put this on and let's get Todd's opinion." She couldn't handle my opinion!

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