"How was I supposed to know the Starmen had a sex-changing beam?" Jeff stood in front of a full-length mirror, arms akimbo, usual trousers replaced by a green tartan skirt. Paula was behind Jeff, placidly combing newly-long blond hair.
"You're cute," Paula said helpfully. "How about being Jessica?"
"I don't want to be cute." Jeff was pouting. "Or Jessica."
"Most boys would be thrilled." Paula smiled despite herself. She started to tie one of her pink ribbons into Jeff's hair.
Jeff prodded his mostly-flat chest, grimacing. "I'm not most boys."
"What will Tony say?" said Paula.
"Let's not find out."
