Confessional closet

Aug 11, 2011 22:20

"Hello, Caleb?"

"Avi! What a surprise. Are you converting?"

"In your dreams."

"Can't blame a young priest for trying."

"I'll find a way, just you wait."

"I'm not holding my breath."

"No, you're too busy talking."

"Fine, fine, I'll shut up now."

"Look, it's about your brother."

"What, Benj? What are you calling me about him for? Am I my brother's keeper?"

"...you're joking, right?"

"You caught me. Okay. So, why? What's up with Benj?"

"You know Kate's cousin Victor who just moved into town?"

"I thought this was about Benj."

"Yes, I'm getting to it, be patient."

"I'm waiting."

"We all met at dinner a couple of days ago, and let me tell you this Victor character is not a nice person. Benj, however ... well, Benj likes him."

"Benj is free to like anyone he likes. That came out weird. Anyway, I trust Benj's judgement. Maybe you should give this Victor fellow another chance?"

"No, you don't understand. Benj really likes him."

"You're right, I don't understand. What are you afraid of, here?"

"Look, Caleb, I called because I think Benj is headed for a disaster. Kate's cousin isn't exactly gay-friendly. You've got to talk Benj out of any romantic ideas before --"

"Whoa there! Are you suggesting that my twin brother Benjamin is...?"

"Finally discovering romance? Yes, that's what I've been saying all along!"

"No! I mean yes, I got that part; it's the other part that has me a little stunned. The gay part."

"Um. You didn't know?"

"I'll call you back."
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