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"Zackie!"

"Shhhhhh Mackie! Mr. Grumpy is still asleep."

I remember that, but I wasn't on this side of the room when it happened. Could this mean I'm finally back in my own body?! God, please yes. Taylor thought to himself, never giving away the fact that he was awake.

After a few minutes of just lying there contemplating what had happened while he was in Ike's body, he got up and headed for the bathroom.

There was Ike- in his own body- staring at himself in the mirror. The first thing that came to his mind was, "Hey Fuzz-head." but he quickly pushed that thought away. He would not hurt Ike like that ever again!

Maybe yesterday wasn't really a dream. Could Zac have gotten his wish and now this is my big chance to start making things right with my brother- with my whole life for that matter. I don't know what happened, but I remember all of the awful things I said and did without a care. And I know the hurt it caused people- I felt it. It' not gonna happen today!

"Morning Ikey. Sleep well?" Tay greeted his brother as he stepped into the bathroom with him.

Ike stopped what he was doing and took a hard look at his brother. It looks like Taylor, and it sounds like Taylor, but that can't be him! Where's the "Fuzz-head"? I don't know, but I should probably enjoy it while it lasts. “Morning, Tay. I had a god night, how about you?"

"I had the strangest dream... maybe someday I'll tell you all about it."

Taylor smiled at Isaac, then grabbed his brush and left the bathroom. He decided that he shouldn't brush his hair around Ike. It would be like showing off that his hair doesn't frizz and become a tangled mess in the morning like his does.

Zac looked at Taylor, "Good morning." He said with his face scrunched up in curiosity,

"Good morning, Zac." He sat down next to Mackie. "Hey there buddy, how are you this morning?"

Mackie, who was thrilled with the attention of his second older brother clapped. "Fine Tay-Tay. Ikey let me sleep with him. "

"I saw. If you want you can sleep with me tonight."

Zac looked wide eyed at Taylor, It looks like Tay. It sounds like Tay, but it sure don't act like Tay. Mackie better enjoy this while this lasts.

Taylor watched the smile spread on his little brothers face and he jumped on him. Zac waited for the scream that usually followed when one of them got hyper on Taylor. Instead Taylor just laughed and tickled his little brother

Taylor noticed the strange looks that he was getting from his siblings and he knew that he was doing a good job of changing his snotty ways. After Ike gave the girls their bubble bath he would offer to take Mackie in the shower with him...It would be nice to give Ike a break and spend some quality time with Zac.

"Hey Mac, how 'bout you take a shower with me and I can show you how the big guys do it."

"Really?"

"Yup."

"It's okay Tay, I can do it." Ike said not sure how long his nice streak was going to last and he didn't want it to be Mackie that it backfired on.

"It's okay Ike, I want to." He said as he helped Mackie strip off his clothes.

"O-okay." was all Ike could manage. He couldn't deny him because he looked so sincere.

Their shower went off without a hitch. He didn't even get soap in Mackie's eyes, and he realized just how much fun it was to do things like this for his family.

Maybe that's why Ike never protests. He's enjoys what he's doing so he doesn't have a need to complain. I just hope I can be more like him now that I know how wonderful her truly is. Taylor thought to himself as he helped dry and dress his youngest brother.

Taylor had just finished dressing when Ike came out of the bathroom. He watched as he looked at his suitcase to find something to wear. Hmm… If he really loved the shirt I bought him, I bet he would really love for me to let him borrow one of my favorite shirts.

"Hey, Ike?"

"Yeah, Tay?"

"Try this on." He said and handed him a shirt.

Ike took a look at the shirt and his mouth dropped open. It was his maroon Adidas shirt. "But Tay, this is your favorite shirt. You won't even let Zac wear it."

"I know, but it'd look really good on you for the shoot today."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"Thanks Tay... I don't know what to say."

"It's no big deal, big bro." He smiled and left is brother to dress- and ponder what could have taken over his brother's body.

Ike slipped the shirt over his head. It reeked of Tay. Gotta fix that. He thought with a smile. Much to his surprise the shirt fit well. He couldn't believe that Tay actually let him wear his precious shirt that he and Zac had numerous arguments over him wearing.

He sighed and attacked his rapidly drying curls. He finally after an hour got his hair dry but it was curling up around his head. He pulled it back into a neat ponytail

"Hey Ike?" Ike jumped a little at Taylor's voice.

"What?"

"How do you do that?"

Oh God, here comes the slam. I feel it coming.

"Do what?"

"Get your hair up like that?"

C'mon Tay, where is the punch line.... Go on Ike, act like you don't suspect anything.

“I can't describe how to do it I just do. I think your hair is to fine to do the way I do mine."

"Maybe your right." Taylor left the opening of the bathroom.

"Kay, I'm confused."

Taylor watched as Ike went to play Barbie’s with his sisters. He counted down to when his sister would come in and ask him to play...

"Hey Jess, what ya doin'?"

Jessie was so shocked that she almost forgot what she had come to ask. "Oh- um...would you play Barbie’s with me, and Avery, and Ike?"

"Sure, I'd love to."

"You would?" She said not believing what she had just heard."

"Yeah! Let's go." Tay said and took her by the hand and led her into the adjoining room. "Hey guys, I heard Ken could use a buddy."

"Um- yeah. Join the party."

Ike was now completely baffled. What the heck is going on with Tay? I got it! He's got to be planning the stunt of all stunts and this being nice thing is just part to it. Well, at least I get some of the day of Taylor being nice... and I'll be ready when he pulls of whatever he has planned.

"Ike, have you seen your brother? Oh, there you are Taylor. Come on guys, it's time for the photo shoot."

"Kay, Dad."

"We'll finish the game later girls." Tay said and kissed each of his sisters before leaving.

"Okay Tay-Tay. Have fun!"

A feeling of utter joy and pride washed over him at the sight of his sisters smiling at him with the same look they gave Ike. This feels even better in my body because I've never experience anything like it before. I true feel like I'm becoming more like Ike and it's the greatest feeling in the world!

They got into the elevator. Ike is thinking right now how much he doesn't want to do this today. Hahaha this is going to be an awesome shoot for him.

They got out to the lobby and they heard the screams of girls. Taylor took lead and girls were screaming his name. One girl that he had watched himself ignore when he was in Ike's body caught his attention today.

She wasn't screaming. She had a pen in one hand and paper in the other. She looked frazzled, bigger girls were squishing her and she looked at Taylor helplessly.

"Taylor." she said loudly but not a scream. He smiled to her and went towards her. He asked the girls that were squishing her to move over a little.

"Hi." He said with a huge smile.

"Hi. I was wondering if you could sign this for my little sister. She is terribly ill. You are her idol. This wold mean so much to her. Please."

God, and I would have missed her hadn't I spent the day with Ike.

"Sure I would love to sign for her. What's her name?"

"Jordan."

Taylor took the paper and pen and smiled. "That's my first name. What a coincidence."

"Believe me we know. That's one of the reasons she latched on to you so quickly."

He began to write on the paper. He looked up and the girl took a breath and looked at her hand and said. "She wanted me to tell you that she hopes you and your brothers do wonders in your career and She wishes you all of the luck in the world."

Taylor's hears soared. He finished signing the paper, and checked his work

To Jordan,

Feel better!! I'm glad you enjoy our music we enjoy making it for people like you. Hopefully we will meet someday.

<3 Tay.

The girl looked at the paper and smiled. "Thank you so much. You have just made a little girls day." She turned and started walking away.

Then he was ushered into the van.

"Wow, that was fun." Ike remarked.

"Yeah, that was awesome." Tay added.

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