80--TV FICTION CLASSICS

BORN TO BE

A DAUGHTER

SANDY THOMAS ADVERTISING -81

women is finished. Last night, Bob gave me the option to return to being Bill Lamb. If I decided to return to being a guy, he would do whatever was in his power to help me adjust."

"But you said you are going...," Ted said.

"When I told him that I didn't want to return to being a man, he proposed marriage and I immediately accepted!" "Oh, Mother," Ted gushed, rushing into my outstretched arms again. "I'm so happy you decided to stay as my mother."

"Your obligation is over too. He promised to help you to become Ted Lamb again and pay whatever you ask.

Ted stepped back and covered his open mouth with his hand. The color drained from his face as he realized he was free. He could return to being a guy! "But. . ." he stammered.

"So?" I smiled, "When do we start?"

Ted turned two shades of white. His mouth moved, but the only thing that came out was, "Ahhh..."

Chapter 18

TWO MONTHS LATER......

Bob again,

It was mid June and Prom night. Although only a sophomore, Barbie was going with her steady boyfriend, Todd Nero. Karen was helping her get ready when the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it honey," I announced from downstairs. "MARY!?" I blurted, upon seeing who was standing on the steps. "I didn't expect you back in town for a couple of weeks."

"Hello Bob. We finally meet. I'm only in town for a few days. My house looks as though no one has lived there for quite a while. Do you know where I can find Bill and Ted? I guess I lost track of them, what with the divorce and pressing business."

"Come in, Mary," I replied while trying to regain my composure. I invited her to take a seat and offered her a drink. Heading to the bar to make her a stiff one, I advised, "About Bill and Ted, uh...they...well...it's hard to explain. Maybe I had better just show you."

could tell Mary was confused by my uncertainty. "Karen! Would you please come down here," I called out. "I'm helping Barbie with her Prom dress, dear," she answered.

"Mary! I was your husband but I'm Bob's wife now,"

I gasped upon seeing her sitting on our sofa.