Cal
I’m in hospital. Mom had a kidney failure.
Cal
it’s serious. But the doctors say she’s stable now
Sean
I’ll be home in a few days
Cal
I knew you’d say that
Sean
did you tell her where I am?
Cal
I told her you’re on a business trip to California
Sean
good. Tell her I’m thinking about her
Cal
if you can come home earlier than planned, please do
Cal
what are you doing now?
Sean
I’m in the guest room at Isaiah’s house.
Sean
someone is picking me up soon to bring me to that job
Sean
actually the butler has just knocked on my door
Cal
let me know what happens
Sean
he brought me to a place called the House of Correction
Sean
I’m waiting in the hall to be told what to do
Sean
this is so weird. There is a mirror in front of me
Sean
and there is a woman in the mirror
Sean
apparently she’s the Righteous Lady.
Sean
Some minor goddess supposed to watch over female behaviour.
Sean
modesty, chastity, all that shit
Sean
it actually looks like she’s a living person inside the mirror. It’s scary
Cal
it must be some optical illusion. They’re playing with your mind
Sean
okay he told me to go inside a room. ‘A sinful woman is waiting for me’.
Cal
sinful in what sense?
Sean
she kissed her cousin while she was married to her half-brother
Cal
married to her half-brother!!
Sean
oh god I feel so bad for her
Cal
why is she so scared? :O
Sean
well… I’m supposed to punish her
Cal
with that thing you showed me yesterday??
Sean
I can’t just stand here and do nothing
Cal
you’re not a bad person
Sean
I’m not, but I have to play the game
Cal
find an excuse, say you’re not ready for this yet
Sean
if I don’t do it someone else will
Cal
at least it won’t be you!!
Sean
I can’t talk right now
Sean
I did what I had to do
Cal
I can’t believe this.
Cal
I can’t believe I’m talking to my brother
Cal
my brother would not beat to death an innocent woman!
Sean
I didn’t beat her to death!!!
Sean
I didn’t even hurt her that much. Just a couple of bruises.
Sean
she’ll be fine in no time
Sean
I’m sick of your suspicions Cal. You should have a little trust in me.
Sean
I HAD to do what they asked. But the woman WILL BE FINE
Cal
alright. I still think you’re acting weird
Cal
it’s like you’re a different person
Sean
what exactly are you thinking?
Sean
that someone stole my phone?
Cal
ten minutes ago. Her body suddenly shut down.
Cal
I don’t think so. It was very gentle
Sean
I wish I could have said goodbye…
Cal
she said something about you before she died…
Sean
Cal you’re scaring me!
Cal
she said that we don’t have the same father
Sean
what does that mean?
Cal
well… Dad is only my dad
Sean
what the hell are you saying??
Cal
I don’t know. She didn’t tell me
Cal
I asked her but she was dying!
Cal
she could hardly speak anymore
Cal
she just said: dangerous
Sean
my father is dangerous?
Sean
why should I believe this?
Sean
she probably had no idea what she was saying
Cal
she did. She was clear-minded until the very end
Cal
I know this is terrible for you...
Cal
but it actually makes sense if you think about it
Cal
you looked nothing like Dad…
Sean
and he’s always treated me differently than you.
Sean
you never noticed because you were the favourite son
Cal
come on Sean, let’s not dredge up childhood conflicts now
Sean
I’m not trying to. I’m just saying you’re right. It is possible.
Cal
Mum said she had you the same year she met Dad.
Cal
Don’t you think that’s a bit strange?
Cal
she wasn’t the kind of woman who would sleep with a guy she just met.
Sean
she must have been already pregnant.
Cal
and she was so vague about her life before us.
Cal
All we knew was that she came from Wyoming and her family was dead.
Cal
how could they all be dead?
Sean
I think there’s more to it.
Sean
she said she had me when she was 20.
Sean
you know what, to me she’s always looked a lot younger than she claimed
Cal
she looked young that’s true…
Cal
but okay so… what’s your theory?
Sean
I’m not sure. I feel a bit confused right now.
Sean
I need a moment to myself
Nazarene
my wedding has been anticipated to the day after tomorrow!!
Sean
I wanted to stay here a little longer, I’ve still got work to do
Nazarene
we have to go now!!
Sean
we said I’d stay two weeks. I’ll take you away in a few days.
Sean
what’s the problem with that?
Nazarene
the wedding night…
Nazarene
Mother explained to me what’s going to happen
Sean
sorry I didn’t think of that
Sean
we’ll leave before the wedding
Sean
how should we do this? You know best
Nazarene
everybody in my home goes to sleep by 11
Nazarene
I’ll sneak out at midnight
Nazarene
meet you at 12:15 at the edge of town, under the oak.
Sean
okay, but not tonight
Nazarene
why not tonight??
Sean
tomorrow night. I want one more day here.
