Liz was quickly proved correct in in her assumption. Since Maureen had touched her with the medallion and the black dress at the same time, she had commenced turning into the version of Maureen that had last worn that dress – the Maureen that had attended Roger’s mother’s funeral. Consequently, she was turning into a slightly skinnier, forty-six year old Maureen. She watched as her hair turned blonde and she gained height and weight.
Maureen meanwhile continued to change into Kirsty. Several years ago, just prior to her 21st birthday, Kirsty had radically changed her hairstyle from long blonde locks to a still blonde pixie cut. Maureen’s hair grew longer suggesting the version of Kirsty she was changing into was pre-hairstyle change. Maureen maintained her height but lost a lot of weight. Once more she was becoming a size 8.
Both women watched the changes silently. Liz was not happy that Maureen had changed her against her will, but was still fascinated to watch her body change. She had to get out of her size 8 clothes and put on a robe of Maureen’s.
Maureen felt guilty about forcing the change onto Liz, she had not planned to do so and in hindsight it probably wasn’t the smartest thing she could have done. Now Liz would once more be going out with Roger.
Eventually Liz spoke, with Maureen’s voice: “So what’s your great plan? I’m guessing you want me to go to the theatre?”
“That was my thought”
“And what about you? It’s been years since Kirsty had long hair”
“Kirsty must have worn these shoes to a party. She is always borrowing my shoes. I should have known”
“You can’t remain here. Even Roger would notice the long hair. Maybe we need to let Roger in on our secret?”
“No. I’ll have to hide until we can change back. Can I use your place?”
“If you want but are you sure? We are only getting ourselves deeper in to trouble. It would be easier to just come clean”
“You did it before. Was it that bad been me? You are slimmer than last time. That dress is size 14” Maureen sounded exactly like Kirsty
“I have no problem with being you. No problem at all. I had a great time being you last time. But I’m not sure deceiving Roger is a great idea”
“No I can’t tell him… That would be admitting I lied to him”
“But you are willing to lie again to him to keep your original lie a secret?”
”If needs be”
“I think you are making a mistake”
“You have made your point but will you do this for me? Please?”
“What? Pretend to be you and go to the theatre with Roger and his family?”
“Yes. You can do it. You have met Ginny and Paul”
“And when do we swap back? Late tonight? …….. You know what happened last time”
“Mm. That didn’t go too well. Maybe we would be safer to wait until tomorrow morning. I can be around as soon as Roger has gone to work”
“So you are suggesting I sleep with Roger again? In your bed?”
“I don’t see that we have a choice. Please do this for me”
Liz wasn’t going to look a gift horse in the mouth. Maureen was giving her permission to sleep with Roger once more, however she didn’t want to appear too eager. After a pause she replied, trying to keep a straight face “Okay, I’ll do it but you’ll owe me”
“Oh thanks Liz. You’re the best friend a girl could have” Maureen now in Kirsty’s body gave Liz a hug.