Tommy was overwhelmed by this strange twist of fate. Tears started to streak down his little cheeks. "Oh, Mom, you gotta help me get changed back. I don't want to be a little girl," he sobbed. "I'll just die if I have to stay this way."
Mrs. Travis tried her best to console her son about the loss of his masculinity. as she gave him a thorough bath. He kept seeking reassurances that Dr. Singer would give him some sort of pill and get him back to normal. All she could think of to do was give him a general, "It'll be all right sweetheart, you'll see." Actually she didn't think there was any way to get him back the way he was. Besides, it might not be too bad to have a daughter instead of a son.