other TV's, news about who's doing what, and even a book review to keep us up to date on the latest books with TV themes. And after you have bought and read five copies, you are eligible to petition for mem- bership in FPE. FPE is our sorority, and being in FPE is the best part. We have great meetings and socials. We try to know ourselves better and also tell the general public more about TV. You'll see, it's much better to be in FPE among friends than it is to be out in the cold dark world with no one to talk to and no where to turn. I will loan you a few issues of TVia to read and you can get the address from it to subscribe. After you have bought and read your five, I will write a note to Virginia to send along with your petition."

"It all sounds too good to be true. Who is Virginia?"

"Virginia Prince, the guiding light behind TVia and FPE. She has worked long and hard to get us out of the closet and into the light to enjoy life more. She is planning on stopping here in May and you will see fireworks then. TVs will pour in here from two or three hundred miles away. Finish your martini and we'll get some copies of TVia for your to start on. After you have read them, I am sure you will rush to write a subscription. I remember that I did.”

"Teresa, Regina, the food is on the table."

As they were sitting down, Ellen said, "Mother, how do you like Teresa's new outfit?"

"It's a beautiful dress and you wear it quite well, Teresa. I see Ellen now has that sister she always wanted."

Teresa blushed and said, "Thank you, I couldn't have done it with- out Ellen's help. Now that she knows about me and my secret, I think we will be closer than ever before. Her acceptance is something that I had only dreamed of, but never expected to see.”

"I know that same feeling, Teresa. I can remember when I told Martha several long years ago. Her willingness to let me express Regina without guilt and shame has been the greatest gift she could have given me. Ellen was raised with the knowledge that TV can bind family re- lationships closer instead of tearing them apart. You and I have much to be thankful for. Would you say the blessing for us, Teresa?"

They stood and joined hands around the table. Teresa felt a deep sense of belonging as she held hands in the living chain. She had found a place to fit in. Her search was over. She felt tears come into her eyes as she began, "Our dear God and heavenly Father, we thank you . . .

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