”The slightest sound of a person clearing their throat sounded like thunder in the silence.“And?”“Last night, I couldn’t help myself. I touc...ed my sexual organ and became aroused.” I have sinned, there was the sound of regret heavy in the voice. “I masturbated in front of God, and the Blessed Virgin.”“Did your sinful act cause you to – climax?” The final word was almost a whisper.With balled fists and clenched eyes, the confessor nodded. “Yes.”“You have sinned grievously, my child. Twenty-four. 59 am. by the bedside clock. I swung down on to the truck and made my way to the storeroom window. It was open. I could just reach it from the top of the truck. I swung up as I do to get into my room and scrambled over the sill into the room. The smell of dust and stale air was all that greeted me. There was very little light in the room and it took a few seconds for my eyes to adjust. I didn’t see anyone. The soft woman’s voice startled me. Your punctual I’ll give you that. Still I couldn’t. A group of us that attended were all Jason's friends; and for the first time in many years I was happy about life. These kids did not care that I was Asian; and duly treated me like one of them. I tasted beer for the first time at Moomba; and went on many rides. Then after the evening firework display Jason and I made out; it was awesome. By the banks of the River Yarra I went swimming with Jason and we became separated from the rest of the group. We drank more beer before kissing which led to. “It’s not a matter of want. It’s just ... it’s just that today got complicated. I need to be here.”“I understand,” Phil said.“No, you don’t,” Hailey told him. “It’s really a big problem. Let me ask you a serious question: Would you be hurt or angry if I had sex with Tiffany tonight? Wait, that’s a stupid question. I guess what I want to know is how hurt or angry would you be if I have sex with Tiffany tonight?”Phil was silent for a moment as he considered his answer.“I don’t know,” he admitted..