Neighbors (Part 2)

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Maryanne was a little surprised to find herself suddenly face-to-face with Kevin’s body. Before she could say a word, his body spoke, “Why didn’t it work.”

Maryanne struggled for a response before a clamoring at the window caught her attention. She was more than shocked to see her own body struggling to climb through the window.

“I think I can explain,” She heard her own body say, “Susan and I have this odd body swapping device that we use from time to time. You must have been walking by and ended up being close enough that you and I swapped with each other instead of her and I. The bad news, I’m afraid, is that it does take some time to recharge between each use, so we’re all going to be stuck like this for a while.”

Maryanne looked down. It was true; she now had Susan’s body, which was younger, thinner, and more beautiful than her own. She shrugged, “It doesn’t seem like bad news to me.”

She saw Kevin’s body give her a scowl, which she knew now was actually Susan. Susan spoke, “We are switching back the second this thing is recharged, so don’t get any ideas.” Then Susan turned to the window, “And, Honey, you have some chores you need to take care of...”