Silence. A breath.

"Bless me, Father..."

His head drops to his hands, fingers gripping his hair. His next words come out muffled.

"...for I have sinned."
"Speak, my child."

O'Malley straightens to lean against the confessional wall, face tilted heavenwards as he makes the sign of the Cross. He mouths a soundless prayer for strength ( Read more... )