Magician's Assistant - Friends & Lovers Part 4

"So will I, Mikey. So will I."

Unsure as to how to best explain herself, Mike was noticeable hesitant. "John. Look! I don't want you to get the wrong idea here, because I really do love you, and I have no doubt that you love me, and I truly think we'd be great together as a couple, and I absolute love the fact that you want me to marry you, but you've got to understand something. Even with all of that, I'm still not sure I want to live out the rest of my life as a woman."

"As I said before, that's perfectly understandable. I mean, while I'm not at all happy hearing you say that, I know that it's the truth, and there's no getting away from the fact that it's a hell of a big decision for anyone to contemplate, much less, have to make. I can only say that whatever you decide to do, I'll be here for you, you know, as in I'm not going anywhere."

"It's good to hear you say that, John. Regardless of what happens, or what I decide to do, I'm going to need a friend."

"That makes two of us, kiddo. You're not alone in this by any stretch of the imagination. Remember, even though it's your decision to make and yours alone, you've got to remember that I've got a stake in it as well. I mean, you're either going to make me the happiest man in the world, or you're going to break my heart."

More than a little disgruntled, Mike responded with mock ire and a good deal of sarcasm, as well as a friendly slap stingingly delivered to the outer side on her friend's upper arm, "Well, thanks a heap, pal! I really needed to hear you say something like that!"

"Hey! Lay off! That smarts! Look, I was only telling you the truth!"

"I know, John. I know. Believe me, I know that whatever I decide to do, if indeed we can get Magatrix to agree do it, it affects both of us. So, come on! How about you helping me come up with some pros and cons of what it would be like for me to live out the rest of my life as a woman?"