Early on Friday morning Maureen went around to Liz's house dressed in her gym wear. She had told Roger that she was meeting up with Liz and they were going for a walk as an endeavour to get fit for the upcoming holiday. Maureen was planning to lose a lot of weight before they left for Spain but by using the medallion not exercise.
Over a cup of coffee they discussed things "We should both get ourselves younger and fitter bodies for the holiday" Suggested Liz. "I'm currently in 44 year old body but I'd like to be even younger. But we need to be subtle about it"
"I'm all for being younger. But being Kirsty was taking it a bit too far. How old would you suggest we aim for?"
"Early or mid thirties? Still adults but without the affects of time. We need to get a younger body for Roger as well. Have you told him yet?"
"No. I think I want to surprise him when we get to Spain"
"What's your ideal age for Roger?"
"Same about 34. Before he gave up basketball. He was fit and trim"
"Yes. That was Roger at his peak" Agreed Liz "Not that I have problems with him as he currently is. But.... How are we going to find the body for him if we don't let him in on our secret?"
"We will have to try out some clothes of his"
"Not me. If you won't tell him then you will have to do the experimenting"
"But how? When? I can't just disappear for 12 hours but you can. You can try an article of clothing each night and be yourself the next morning. We have another 2 weeks, I'm sure we can find something appropriate in that time"
"I'm happy to be you but not Roger. I refuse to experiment with Roger's clothes. You are going to have to do that yourself"
"But when? Like I said, I'm married to Roger. He would notice if I became a man overnight"
"Well tell him. It would make life a lot easier"
"No I can't do that. You will have to be me. That would work. You become Maureen and I'll be Liz and each night I can try out something of Roger's"
"What are you suggesting? That I sleep with Roger each night in your bed?"
"Please. It would just be for a few nights. He doesn't snore much. I find if I wear old nighties he doesn't bother me much"
Liz couldn't believe what Maureen was suggesting. "Are you suggesting we just swap lives?" Liz loved the idea of sleeping with Roger but decided to act reluctant. "I'm not sure"
"It would only be for a few days. Just while I find a body for Roger"
"I did say I would be prepared to be you. I suppose I could but you would owe me"
"Thanks Liz! You're the best friend a woman could have!"
"When do you want to start?"
"How about right now? That way I could go on the date with Ray that you didn't want to do?"
"No I'm heading to my mother's for lunch. I want to retrieve some old clothes of my own"
"What time would you be back?"
"5 or 6"
"Well I'll be back here at 6. We can swap then"
"Only if you promise to break up with this Ray. I don't want to start another involvement"
"I promise"