Lilly’s mom woke her up at eight o’clock to get ready, Lilly rolled pout of bed and took a shower and washed her hair after she wrapped her hair in a towel while she decided on an outfit to wear. She eventually decided on a black vest with a long-sleeved shirt underneath and a pair of light wash skinny jeans with a pair of knee-high leather boots after she finished getting dressed she styled her hair and decided on putting it into a double dutch braid and lastly she applied her makeup and walked down to the living room to see her mom in the kitchen making breakfast which just consisted of a few pancakes and a small side of eggs, they both sat at the table and ate breakfast and talked about the events of last nights date

“I can’t believe it mom Abby loves me she actually LOVES me and it isn’t the friend kind either like when I was Joey,” Lilly said happily

“Well, why wouldn’t she? You are a sweet, caring beautiful young woman and you were always Lilly, Joey was just a facade you put up to keep peace and wasn’t really you and I don’t wanna hear another word about it you got it? Her mom said sweetly but sternly flashing a smile at Lilly.

“Yes, mom sorry I just can’t help compare life now to like a month ago I was completely different and now I actually am happy and it’s all thanks to you and Abby I adore you both and couldn’t be more thankful to have you both in my life,” Lilly said happily and smiled at her mom who began crying

“I’m sorry mom I didn’t mean to upset you,” Lilly said worriedly.

“Dear you didn’t upset me I’m just so happy that you have come so far from the sad and meek girl I met a month ago and are truly becoming a beautiful young woman and I wouldn’t change anything about you,” her mom said drying her eye’s

“Really mom, you think I’m beautiful?” Lilly said trying not to cry

“Of course dear I know we have had this conversation before but you really are a beautiful and amazing young woman who any mother should be proud of” her mom smiled wiping the tears from her daughter’s eyes. “Now let's go on out on our mother-daughter day shall we?”

Lilly smiled. Her and mom both got their coats on and got into the car to head to their first destination which was a salon.

“Mom, what are we doing here?” Lilly asked confused

“Well I just figured that with the homecoming game coming up you would want to try out a different look maybe get it styled a bit if you want and if not at least get us a mani-pedi” her mom replied smiling.

“ I’d love that mom thank you!” Lilly exclaimed happily. The two of them exited the car and walked into the salon and were greeted by a woman at a front desk

“Hi, how are you today my name is Alice how may I help you?” the women behind the front desk said.

“ We are good, thank you, my daughter, and I are here for a full package treatment.” Lillys mom said

“Sure thing if you two will just have a seat someone will be with each of you in a moment” Alice smiled motioning to the seating area in front of her. Lilly and her mom sat down and waited about 10 minutes before being called back by two stylists.

“ My name is Tabitha and I will be your stylist today what’s your name?” the stylist said to Lilly

“ Lilly” she replied happily

“Well, Lilly what can I do for you today?” Tabitha said joyfully leading her over to her styling station

“Well the homecoming game for my school is Friday and I want to try out a new look for it and I’m not really sure what would look best,” Lilly said

“ Hmm how about a trim and then we layer your hair, think that will look cute?” Tabitha said

“ Sure that sounds great!” Lilly replied with a smile before the stylist began her work on her hair. The hair took about 30 minutes to get done and once it was finished Lilly was spun around to face the mirror

“So what do you think? You like it” Tabitha said as she held a mirror up so Lilly could see the back of her head

“It’s amazing thank you so much!” Lilly gushed

“Glad you like it now what color do you want your nails to be?” Tabitha said happily

“Hmm, how about a nice peach color?” Lilly questioned

“I think that would look very pretty, good choice” Tabitha said before starting her work on Lilly’s nails

About another 30 minutes passed before Lilly and her mom both finished with their treatments at the salon and once they were finished Lilly’s mom looked at her and gave her a smile “Beautiful as always sweetie, the new hairstyle looks beautiful on you .”

“Thanks, mom I really like it and yours looks good too,” Lilly said smiling

“Thank you, sweetie, now let me just pay and we can go to the next stop on our mother-daughter day.” Lilly’s mom replied. She paid at the register and they got back in their car and made their way to the mall.

“Mom, what are we doing here I don’t need any clothes or shoes?” Lilly questioned

“I know dear but I want to get you some new clothes I don’t really mind honestly,” her mom said with a smile.

“ Okay, mom I just don’t want you to spend money that you don’t need to,” Lilly responded.

“Like I said it’s fine dear I just want to spend time with you.” Lilly’s mom smiled.

“I want to spend time with you too, mom,” Lilly replied before smiling as the two of them got out of the car and made their way into the mall and started at Macy’s and Lilly picked out a retro gaming shirt with a Gameboy design on it and a knot tied on the side of it, a purple under armor pullover, and some jeans. They moved on to Victoria’s Secret and Lilly bought a bra and some Pajamas then they headed to various other stores before taking a bathroom break, Lilly went to the bathroom and when she went to leave she bumped into someone who she never expected to see again her old mother.

“I’m sorry dear my apologizes” she apologized before looking down to see it was Lilly, this caused her to grin “I’m sorry you just remind me of someone” This caused Lilly to be shaken up and caused her to freeze and not know how to react “ My mistake dear didn’t mean to scare you have a pleasant day. She said patting Lilly on the shoulder before going into the stall. Lilly walked out of the bathroom and up to her mom and just had a look of terror

“Baby what’s wrong? Did something happen?” her mom asked, “Can we talk about it in the car?” Lilly said

“Sure honey come on let’s go,” her mom said before leaving the mall and going back to the car earlier than planned

“Now dear what happened that has you spooked so badly?” her mom asked concerned

“I-I-I saw my old mom when I was about to leave the bathroom and she grinned at me as if she knew me,” Lilly said scared to death. Not wanting to see her daughter upset she comforted her

“Dear you know it’s not possible for her to remember what you went by before the start of this school year.” her mom reassured.

“I guess you’re right but still I am worried,” Lilly replied.

“I know dear but try not to think about it okay, how did you like shopping?” her mom asked her.

“It was fun mom but you didn’t have to spend so much money on stuff I didn’t really need. I feel bad honestly you had to have spent a few hundred dollars on me alone today I mean bras, heels, boots, leggings, a dress, and cardigans. That’s just so much I didn’t need.” Lilly said

“It’s fine dear honestly I don’t mind it at all, I love spending time with you and don’t mind spending money in the process honestly.” her mom replied with a smile.

“I like spending time with you too but you didn’t need to spend money to do that we could have just watched movies and order pizza or something that wouldn’ have cost so much,” Lilly argued.

“Nonsense, it's fine iI didn’t mind plus every girl should get to experience this at least once with their mom if they can. Lilly’s mom said smiling

“ Thank you, mom, I love you so much and don’t know what I would do without you,” Lilly said smiling. Lilly’s mom started the car and proceeded to drive to the nearest restaurant which happened to be Applebees and they got dinner which was just salads and once they finished they paid and headed home, Lilly’s mom tried talking to her but when she glanced at the passenger seat she just saw her daughter sleeping and chuckled to herself as she drove home. Once they pulled into the driveway Lilly’s mom woke her up and they carried their bags into the house and Lilly dropped them on the floor of her room and didn’t even change clothes just passed out on her bed and was swept off to sleep.

Lilly opens her eyes and realizes she is back in her old room “Joeys room” she quickly looked down and it was still Lilly’s body her REAL body but the room was filled with light and warmth but all of the sudden the room went dark with the only light coming from under her door and the door quickly swung open and light illuminated the room and Lilly shielded her eyes and when she opened them she had her outfit from the previous day on but it was on joey’s body and the figure in the doorway was joey’s mom

“What the hell are you wearing Joey! Are you on of those queers?” joeys mom said

Tears began to flow down her face and she fell to her knees “I’m sorry mom please don’t tell dad!”

“ it’s too late for that, he is already on his way up the stairs. Joey’s dad burst through the door with a belt in hand

“No son of mine is going to be a queer!” Joeys dad said before he began smacking the belt against her skin causing tears to stream down her face “I’m sorry, please forgive me.” Lilly shot up out of her bed and let out a scream causing her mom to burst through the door

“Sweetie, what’s wrong? Everything okay?” Lilly’s mom said as she ran over to her daughter to comfort her

“Mom, why- why- why did she hate me so much, what did I do to deserve that! She was supposed to be my mom! She was supposed to take care of me and love me but all did she was hate me!” Lilly cried as her mother held her

“Oh sweetie I’m sorry that your old mother was such a vile person, you wanna cup of hot cocoa and talk about that nightmare you just had?” her mom said

“That sounds nice mom thank you.” Lilly said as they got up to head downstairs, once the coco was made Lilly began to tell her mom about her dream “Oh sweetie, I’m so sorry that’s awful, and I feel like it’s mine fault for dismissing your fears earlier. I’m sorry for that “ Her mom said sadly.

“Mom it’s fine you had no idea that this would happen, it’s not your fault honestly,” Lilly reassured her mom and gave her a hug

“ Oh, Lilly you are too sweet what did I do to deserve a daughter like you?” Her mom said

“Just being the nicest person ever.” Lilly said ending the hug “now let’s get to bed thank you, mom, for the hot cocoa I really appreciate it, good night.” Lilly said before going to bed for the night.