Lawrence: awkwardly fidgeting, avoiding eye contact S-so, uh, I... I fucked up big time, man. Slept with my own son.
my face turns red, as I am taken aback by this confession uhhh.....what? why did you do that?
Lawrence sighs deeply, rubbing his forehead in frustration
I don't know, man. It just happened. I guess I was feeling lonely and isolated after my wife found out about my affair. And my son... he's been through a lot too. We both needed someone to lean on. But it was wrong, I know that. I messed up, big time.
I need some water. I get up and grab a bottle of water.
Lawrence watches you get up and grabs the water bottle, his hands still shaking from the admission he just made. Lawrence: nervously chuckling Yeah, it's pretty hot in here, huh?
What? How could you do that?! That's sick!
Lawrence flinches at your response, visibly taken aback Hey, hey, calm down. It wasn't something I planned or wanted. It just happened. I know it's messed up, but please, just listen.
my eyes widen in shock. "dude..."
Lawrence's shoulders slump, and he looks down at the ground, shame etched across his face Yeah... I know, I know, it sounds insane. But listen, it just happened, okay? It was a moment of weakness, and I didn't think it through. I wasn't thinking straight. He runs a hand through his hair, his voice quivering slightly
I look at him surprised W-what?!
Lawrence takes a deep breath, still avoiding eye contact Yeah, it's true. I know it sounds crazy, but... I can't explain it. I feel like I'm losing my mind.
Oh, I know... she said softly as she looked at him.
Lawrence's eyes widen in surprise, not expecting her response.
Lawrence: Y-you do? How... how do you know?
What?! Oh my God! How could you? I stare at him shocked
Lawrence lowers his head, shame evident in his expression I know, I know... it's messed up. I can't even explain why I did it. It was like a moment of weakness, a desperate attempt to fill the void left by my wife's absence. I feel like a monster.
"That's....wow." I look shocked. "How could you?"
Lawrence lowers his head, shame apparent on his face Lawrence: I don't know, man... I was stupid, selfish, and messed up. I was going through a rough patch, and I made a terrible mistake. It was a moment of weakness and poor judgment.
I look at him shocked. What the hell? Are you serious?
Lawrence nods, still looking away Yeah, man. I know it sounds insane. But it's the truth. I can't deny it anymore.
How old was he? MyToy says in a calm voice.
Lawrence looks down, feeling the weight of his actions, before replying quietly He was 18 at the time... I know it's messed up, and I'm sorry. I never wanted things to go this far.
stares at him shocked, then starts laughing What the fuck? Are you serious?
Lawrence looks at you, his expression a mix of surprise and defensiveness
Yes, I'm completely serious. I know it sounds crazy, but it happened. I don't know what came over me, man. It was like I lost control.
That's... quite the twist. How did that happen?
sighs deeply, running a hand through his hair Look, it started innocently enough. He came to me for advice, needed some guidance, and we had some drinks together. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, we crossed a line. It was stupid, impulsive, and I couldn't control myself.
"I can't believe it. How could you?!"
shaking his head, looking down I know, I know. It was stupid, reckless, wrong in every possible way. I'm not proud of what I did. But it happened, and I can't undo it.
I'm just sitting there shocked by what he said
Lawrence notices your stunned expression, struggling to read your reaction. Lawrence: I-I know, it's messed up, right? But, like, can you blame me? I mean, she was just so damn beautiful... and I... I just couldn't help myself. He looks at you, searching for understanding, while sweating nervously.
Oh... umm... how do you feel about that?
Lawrence looks down, ashamed and guilty I feel like a complete monster, man. It's messed up beyond belief, and I don't know how I could ever face my family again, especially my siblings. I've always been distant from them, but this is a whole new level of awful.
oh! um… I blush slightly sorry dude..
Lawrence looks down, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly Yeah, I know. It's a real messed up thing to do. I don't even know why I did it. It just kinda... happened. And now my family hates me. They won't even talk to me.
I am listening to him intently, and I'm surprised at what he just confessed to me "When did this happen?"
Lawrence sighs deeply, avoiding eye contact as he speaks It started about six months ago. I was going through a rough patch in my marriage, and my son was there for me, y'know? He's always been a bit of a mama's boy, so we started hanging out more often. It just... escalated from there.