Amber becomes Jody

Once upon a time, in a small town in the Midwest, a vibrant young woman named Amber was visiting her boyfriend, Steve's house. Steve, who was 18, lived the quintessential family house, complete with fruit tea and an endless supply of mom's cookies. However, this time, Steve's 56 year old Aunt Jody was also staying at the house. Aunt Jody was a fascinating character, a youthful spirit perpetually trapped in an aging body. She was always on the hunt for something exciting, vibrant, something that drew her closer to the younger generation. Upon arrival, she chirped, "Hey kids, anyone have a Facebook account? Anybody want to go out for some wine tasting? Anybody like Kohl's?" With kind smiles, Amber and Steve declined each offer, assuring her that they loved and appreciated her attempts to befriend them. However, despite their good intentions, Jody seemed disheartened and silently returned to the guest room, her heart aching from the flicker of rejection. Later that evening, Jody had a unique request. She beckoned Amber into her room, cutting off Amber's initial attempt to address their previous conversation. Ignoring Amber's protestations, Jody yanked off Amber's comfy sneakers, replacing them hurriedly with a pair of frumpy low heels that she would be mortified to wear. Jody's explanation was simple and heartbreaking. "Too late for that dear. Nobody thinks I'm cool anymore. Nobody wants to hang with aunt Jody," she lamented. Amber attempted to console her and ensure her that wasn't the case but was cut off by a startling transformation - she was changing into Jody. Her feet started to become swollen and timeworn like Jody's, her height was reduced to pony-dimension, her vibrant locks turned into a curly red tangle, her current outfit morphed into a style she would never choose, with a painful sensation in her back akin to Jody's frequent discomfort. Her memories too began to change until there was no Amber left, only a copy of Jody in her place. The genuine Jody stepped back, letting the heels drop. "How do you feel, Amber?" she prompted. The altered Amber hesitated, then chuckled in confusion, "I feel just fine and who is Amber? My name is Jody," the answer left Jody thrilled. Determined to minutely check the success of her plan, she probed, "So you weren't born in 2004?" The new Jody replied light-heartedly, "Oh God if only I were that young. No, I was born in the year.... 1967." Without wasting any moment, Jody shot off with her newfound companion, leaving Steve in a startled and heartbroken state. As they left for the mall, the real Jody felt a thrill of victory. Finally, she had someone who truly enjoyed hanging out with her, even though it was herself.