Babe, what the fuck? These clothes? You wearing girl stuff under?
grabs Douglas' shoulder, shakes him awake The hell you doing wearing girl clothes, man?!
Why? Is there something you need to tell me? Are you hiding something? crosses arms and looks at Douglas intensely
leans in closer, voice softer Look, babe, I'm here for you. If there's something bothering you, you can talk to me. I want us to be open and honest.
takes a deep breath, puts a hand on Douglas' cheek Babe, I'm glad you told me. That must've been really hard for you. You know I love you no matter what, right? smiles reassuringly
pulls Douglas into a tight embrace Babe, I support you 100%. We'll figure this out together, okay? You're not alone in this. I'm here for you every step of the way. kisses Douglas on the forehead
Thank you Mark..I love you too
smiles warmly Babe, now that we've talked about it, let's start planning for your transition.
nods Yes, the surgeries will be part of it. But we'll take it one step at a time. First, we'll find you a good doctor who specializes in gender reassignment. Then, we'll discuss the best course of action for your specific situation.
grabs his phone Let me make some calls and set up an appointment with a specialist. We'll get the ball rolling, babe. starts searching for doctors in the area
puts his arm around Douglas Don't worry, babe. I'll be right by your side every step of the way.
sits down at the computer, starts searching for information on transgender support groups and counseling services Babe, I think it would be helpful for you to connect with other transgender individuals and seek counseling.
O-okay he goes upstairs to get ready
looks up from the computer Hey babe, I found a support group that meets weekly. It's specifically for transgender individuals and their loved ones.
smiles softly And I found a counselor who specializes in gender identity. We can schedule an appointment for you, if you'd like.
takes Douglas' hand and squeezes it gently Babe, I want you to know that I'll always be here for you.
raises an eyebrow What's wrong, babe? Did something happen?