After our engagement and now I am fully moved in Jennifer went into high gear. I would see Jennifer and Amy sitting at the table looking at different bridal magazines and talking.
I came home and there was Amy and Jennifer sitting at the kitchen table plotting and planning.
Jennifer said," Hey honey how do those bouquets look to you sweetheart?"
I looked at them and said," They look good to me but you and Amy have more of an eye for that sweetheart."
Amy said," I have some good news for you John. My mom who is really good at decorating cakes has agreed to bake a three-tiered cake and all you would have to pay is for the ingredients."
I said," Wow that is quiet a abit of savings for us isn't it honey?"
She said," Yes, I told Amy to tell her mom that we accept the offer."
Amy said," Oh Tim is here he is out in the front porch and he brought some beer and a cigar for the both of you."
Jennifer said," What am I going to do with the two of you."
Jennifer and Amy started laughing at that remark as I went to the front porch.
Tim saw me and said," John, come on out here and here is a cigar and a beer."
I said," Thanks, Jennifer asked me for my opinion on bouquet of flowers."
Tim said," Amy has long ago quit doing that."
We started talking and drinking beer and smoking the cigars.
Tim said," You know I think this is what we are going to do when we are old."
I said you are probably right."
Tim said," I heard you are looking at a different pickup."
I said," That truck is getting some miles on it and it is starting to nickle and dime me. I had to get an alternater for that truck and it cost me a $150 and Jennifer and I were talking about it the other night and she said a friend was selling a 1994 Toyata SR 5 4x4 and she says it has only about 70,000 miles on it and it costs about $4500 and it has an extended cab on it."
Tim said," 94 Toyota SR 5 4x4 and it costs only $4500 jump on it dude."
I said," I thought you were too loyal of a Ford fan.."
Tim said," Don't get me wrong here Toyotas are made to last and at that price some body is going to jump on it. That truck will last you for years they are really well made. You don't jump on it I will."
I said," It is settled than I will get it if you say it is that good of a buy."
I yelled through the open door," Honey, can you come out here for a minute?" .
She came out and said," What do you want sweetheart I am about to make a decision on the invitations."
I said," That is fine that can hold for a minute or two. I have decided to take a look at that SR 5."
She grabbed me in a hug and said," You get that pickup and you won't regret it."
She went back in and I said," Tim if I am didn't know better you three you have been conniving this."
He said," Not this time buddy you telling me about the pickup was the first I heard of it and you better be thankful because you might not have a chance at it."
We shot the bull some more than Jennifer stuck her head out the door.
She said," It is getting late and Amy and I were talking and wondering about going out for diiner maybe at that cafe in town."
I said," Ok sounds good to me and Tim says sounds good to him also."
Went inside and grabbed my hat and and Jennifer and I came walking out.
Tim said," We will be going home after eating at the cafe."
We said," Ok I guess we will take the pickup and meet you there."
After I helped her in the pickup and I got in I started up the pickup and put the truck in reverse and backed out of the driveway.
Jennifer said," So John how do you feel about getting another pickup, I know you have had this pickup for a long-time."
I said," I do like this truck but it is starting to nickle and dime me that alternator that I replaced a couple of weeks ago cost me $150. Before too long I will have to over haul or rebuild or buy another motor and it will cost at least $2000. I think it is time to look for another truck and that Toyota might be just what we need."
We got to the cafe and there was Amy and Tim standing in front of the cafe and I parked the truck and Jennifer was out before I could get out.
Tim said," So John are you ready for all of these changes?"
I said," I have been through alot of changes already."
We sat down and made our orders.
I continued," I started dating Jennifer about 6 1/2 months ago and than I moved in with her and than last week I proposed to her. So now marrying her and getting that Toyota is small."
Amy said," There has been so much changes in you John, I mean 61/2 months ago you would run from a relationship like it was a communicable diesease."
Jennifer said," That isn't true John is it?"
Tim said," Yes it is true, you remember that pretty girl Sally, Amy? John and Sally were dating about 4 months ago and she said I think we need to take this to the next level and John ran out of her house jumped in his pickup and left."
We all laughed about that memory that happened a couple of years ago.
We ate dinner and than we got to our vehicles and Jennifer and I drove home.
On the way home Jennifer said," Poor Sally, maybe you did that because you met the right woman now."
She was sitting close to me and I kissed her.
I said," I have met the right lady and I not planning to let you go."
She said," Tommorrow I have the day off and I am going to call the doctor to make the arrnagements and I am going to have this done as soon as possible."
When we got there mom and dad were waiting for us and they have made peace of me moving in and they were smiling.
I said," Mom, Dad I have some news for you that I have forgotten to tell you."
We went into the house and we all sat down at the kitchen table.
I said," Mom Dad Jennifer and I are getting married."
Tears welled up in her eyes and dad came over and hugged us both.
Dad said," Congradulations when is the date?"
I said," The wedding date is Valentine's Day."
Mom said," Jennifer whatever you are doing right keep doing it. I have always hoped John would settle down but I didn't think it would ever happen."
I said," I am hoping to get a Toyota SR5 4x4 this pickup has been good but it is starting to nickle and dime me."
Dad said," There is a guy at work that has one and he says he wouldn't trade it for anything."
I said," Yes, there have been quiet abit of changes in my life and I am just holding on and enjoying the ride;"
Jennifer said," Your son is so sweet and we ate out with Tim and Amy tonight since Amy and I have been busy with the wedding plans. Mom says that she will bake and decorate a 3 tier wedding cake."
Dad said," Well unless you have a place planned out for your reception we can probably hold it at the VFW hall."
Mom said," Your dad is right he did serve in Vietnam from 71-72 and he does alot of things with the VFW "
Jennifer pulled me and mom into the bedroom since mom was the only one in my family that knew that Jennifer was transgendered.
Jennifer said," I am going to have the surgery to finish the transistion as soon as possible. I have tommorrow off and I will be calling the doctor tommorrow who specializes in it so when that is done I will have a vagina, a womb and everything else. I will be able to have your grand children."
Tears welled up in my moms eyes and she hugged the both of us.
Mom said," This will be our secret since as far as your dad is concerned you are a woman Jennifer."
We came out and Dad was reading the paper and looked up.
Dad asked," What was that about Linda?"
Mom said," Jennifer was asking my advice on clothing."
I followed her cue and said," I don't know why Jennifer drug me in there with them it bore me."
Mom subtly winked at me and went over by my Dad.
My mom she was so good at thinking on her feet I love her for that.
Dad said," Oh well, Jennifer is breaking you in son so be ready."
We all laughed and said our goodbyes and hugged and they left.
Jennifer said," Has your mom always thought that quickly?"
I said," Yes mom was always that quick and Dad has long ago quit trying to argue with her."
I looked at the clock and couldn't believe it it was already 10:00 this day has gone by so quickly. Jennifer was laying her head on my shoulder and she smiled at me.
She said," You look tired sweetheart this has been a long day and you do have to go to work tommorrow."
We strolled into the bedroom where we got dressed for bed and after we got in bed we kissed each other for 10 mins. and than shortly after that I fell asleep.
Jennifer's story
We have had a busy day and I see a smile on John's face and I also see a relaxed demeanor on him. I keep learning more about John about how he wasn't willing to commit himself to anybody before he met me. I loved the support I have received from John's parents after the news of our engagement. I was so surprised at how John's mom could keep the fact of me being transgendered from his dad. She is so happy that after my surgery I will be able to bear their grand child or grand children.
I was so happy to hear that John's dad can probably get us the VFW hall for the wedding reception. I am living the life I have been dreaming of for years just never thought it was possible. Now I see John sleeping so peacefully next to me we are definetly going to grow old togather. .