"I'm Gay." Tim said flatly... "I kinda figured that out in the middle of college..."
Carla looked shocked and asked "But what about that wanting to have kids and everything?"
Tim said "Well... you obviously know how far science has come."
Carla nodded and said "It's just... I thought..."
Tim sighed and said "It was a little odd for me too. I think at some point I may have developed a crush on you as well... but then you wanted to transition and I wanted to respect that, but now I just can't really see you like that. I'm fine staying friends, and I'd be happy to introduce you to some of my friends."
Carla chuckled and said "I'm going to go order, go ahead and start eating your muffin." and got up to order her coffee as she was internally screaming at herself. Fuck! If Carla had just... Whatever Carla may have regretted her initial transition a little, but the way the experiment went was ideal. Yep, just the way she had really wanted... Just a few little details were off. Carla finished her order and got back to the table. Carla smiled and asked "So, what are you doing these days?"
Tim said "Oh just some office work, sorting and making sure the labs have enough supplies and nothing is wasted... Playing a few games when I can, and hanging out with some other friends. How about you?"
Carla said "Honestly I mostly kept myself in the house doing some commissions and the like online... Then I got this experiment thing, and things are starting to look up."
"So... it's an experiment? Any side effects or...?"
"I'll have to go back, and probably make sure all the kinks are worked out... However I should be as healthy as the average woman." Carla's phone buzzed as Dr. John texted her. "Oh, that's the scientist doing the experiment. Tomorrow I'll go by and do phase two of the experiment. Want to come along?"
Tim said "Sure, I'm curious what was able to make you... Like that."
Carla chuckled and after a small text received a confirmation that an observer would be fine said "Well, you're welcome to observe. Maybe even participate in our upcoming experiment if you fill out the paperwork at the office. I'll send you the details."