"Barnaby?"
Do my ears deceive me?
I turn and see my mother.
"Did you just...?"
"Y-yes..." She says quietly.
"If you wish to be called Barnaby, and treated like a boy...I can respect that..." She says.
I can tell this is hard for her.
I run up to her and hug her tightly.
"Thanks mom" I smile.
"I love you Barnaby" She says lovingly.
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