“Jen, what happened?”
“Oh, well she took us to jail, broke in, and presented Lisa as exhibit A to Coach Cromarte. I think she’s very happy to be behind bars now. Fortunately for the three of us, Andy, the guard was willing to give her a pass.
“You know I’d have bailed you all out without a second thought.”
“And that’s why we love you so much, Andrea.”
“Want to see some films? I’ve brought a lot of ‘em.”
“Sure!”
“Now this one, I always liked because I actually met the main character at a science-fiction convention. It’s a film about a filmmaker…
There's a magic place
That can glorify your face.
All it takes is cash and talent;
You could star in Hollywood!
There you'll dance along the Glitter Walk;
Movie fans'll point and talk
'Cause you're the center of their view -
Their fantasy come true.
Managers and movie agents
Sign your name, assign your soul,
And add you to their cast of thousands
Hoping for that starring role.
But is it worth the pain and strife
To sacrifice your private life?
Risk your friends and true-love dream,
For minutes on a silver screen?
Well that's the Hollywood scene
Andrea shrugged. “Kinda got me into film school.”
If I ever ride this thing again…I’m gonna add a few accessories. Like BRAKES!”Are there really that many unions in Hollywood?” “More or less,” sighed Andrea.
Carol relaxed on her bed with her daughter’s arms around her, absently teasing the fuzz and bristles. She focused on a small patch of skin on the wrist about a centimeter square. Follicles were separated by about a millimeter. Eighty follicles per square centimeter or so, and none of them had fewer than three hairs sprouting from it.
“It’s so thick!”
“Mmm, could you not remind me, Mom?” Lisa asked with a giggle.
“Well, I’m sorry, is it this dense everywhere?”
“Probably thicker between my legs, but yeah, more or less.”
“We should probably take you both to a dermatologist, find out exactly what we’re dealing with, Lisa.”
Just as Mike Jittlov, played by Mike Jittlov, was about to drown in order to make a point after being tossed into the pool of Evil Movie Producer Harvey Bookmann, played by Evil Movie Producer Richard Kaye, Lisa came downstairs.
”Jen, Mom is taking us to a dermatologist.”
”What, why? We already know what we’re in for.”
”Yeah, that’s true. But Mom wants to get a dermatological report for our attorney. We’re going to be suing Cromarte and the school most likely. More importantly we want to find out what exactly is happening to our skin, how fast the growth is, and how to take care of it.”
Jennifer moaned inwardly. Carol was right of course, but she’d rather not spend the best day of the weekend being examined.
The dermatologist in question, Kira Taylor, had her office just a few miles away.
“Guys, I just want to find out how quickly your hair is coming in, how dense it is, and give you an idea of how to best manage it.” She took out a small pen-shaped instrument connected by cable to what appeared to be a computer screen.
“They came out with these last year, it was modified to give an almost instantaneous growth reading in millimeters. Wanna go first Lisa?”
She did so.“Ok, let’s start with your face.” Kira held the laser calipers for a few second to Lisa’s cheeks, jawbone, forehead, chin and upper lip. She smiled at her patient.”
“Looks like the growth has stopped…at least for the time being.” Lisa, Carol, and Jen exchanged triumphant grins. “Probably though, it’s just in a dormant phase…and there are some follicles that we aren’t seeing in action yet.
She moved down her neck. “Definitely growing, .78 millimeters per day, currently 3.56. Take of your shirt, please…” Kira’s eyes dilated when she saw the growth on her upper body
.“OK, hon. You’re chest is growing hair at…1.989 mm per day, and is now at 8.978. That’s very fast, I’m afraid. And your back…1.28 at 4.56. It doesn’t look like you’re getting any more active follicles.
The growth rate increased as Kira went down Lisa’s torso. 2.033 at her belly button (current length 9.066). Just above her tailbone, it was at 1.41 at 4.82.
“I need you to pull down your panties, Lisa.” Her bush was coming in at 2.251 millimeters per day and the hairs were 9.5 mm long.
She continued measuring Lisa and had the computer print out a copy.
Chin 0.00/4.01 mm
Jaw 0.01/3.92 mm
Cheek 0.02/7.21 mm
Chest 1.989/8.978 mm
Navel 2.033/9.066 mm
Pubic 2.251/9.5 mm
Upper back 1.28/4.56mm
Lower back 1.41/4.82mm
Buttocks 1.47/ 4.94
Upper Arm 0.748/ 3.496mm
Lower Arm 1.09/4.18mm
Upper Leg 1.291/4.58mm
Lower Leg 1.324/4.648 mm
“All right Lisa, you can get dressed.” Dr. Taylor then measured Jennifer.
Chin 0.02/4.04 mm
Jaw 0.01/3.99 mm
Cheek 0.02/7.32 mm
Chest 1.994/8.988 mm
Navel 2.073/9.146 mm
Pubic 2.241/9.482 mm
Upper back 1.17/4.43mm
Lower back 1.51/5.32mm
Buttocks 1.44/ 4.87
Upper Arm 0.752/ 3.511mm
Lower Arm 1.1/4.2mm
Upper Leg 1.3/4.6mm
Lower Leg 1.315/4.63 mm
“Jennifer, it looks like you’re beating Lisa. You’re also blonde, so you’re going to have more of it as well.”
“Girls, I can imagine what you must be going though. The diagnosis amounts to what we would call acquired generalized hypertrichosis. There is no real way of knowing how long the hairs are going to grow, but when they start getting to about an inch and a half,” Kira gave them a compassionate smile, “I’m afraid it will begin to resemble a pelt. Probably sooner, since there is a definite curliness to it for both of you.”
“You don’t want to hear this, but you’re going to have to start brushing yourself all over to keep it clean and avoid matting. I’d use a non-scented body shampoo and a curry comb. Also, be sure to dry yourself thoroughly before you put on your clothing.”
“W-what about when it gets hot? What about the heat?” Jennifer’s voice quavered. Kira took the girl’s arm, examining it closely. “You…aren’t going to have to worry about that, Jennifer.” She chose her words carefully. “By then, honey, it’s going to be similar enough to fur that it will protect you from the heat and the cold.” She shook her head ruefully. “Sorry I had to put it this way. I’d like you to come in a month from now to see how it’s developing, and maybe get an idea of how far it might go. Right now, it’s a very healthy growth.”
“What about their faces? I mean…is it over? Has it stopped?”
“I’m sorry, Mrs. Papadakis, but I don’t think so. It’s in a dormant or slow-growth stage. Sooner or later though, there is going to be a rush of testosterone to their faces. The beard area will be affected first, but it will soon be the whole face.” She turned to Lisa and Jennifer.
“Would you girls like a lollipop?”