So what made you stray? I think you know deep down what it was that caused you to go to someone else.

I was going through what my sister called the Daddy Blues, I started, since Tina was the pregnant one.

Is that all you think it was?

Yes, I reply, looking up at him. He responds with a raised eyebrow. No, I conceded.

Then what was it? Look inside your heart, Betteinside your soul, because thats where the infidelity started. I sit here, not knowing how to respond. ListenI have another wedding to perform. If you want to wait here for a couple of hour Ill be back.

No, I have to meet Candace at noon, but thanks. You know, for someone whos celibate, you sure do attend a lot of weddings. I try to lighten both our moods with a jokeIm not sure if it worked.

Actually, I preside over themand yes there are a lot, he finally responds with a laugh in his voice, especially this month. June has always been popular.

I walk out of the rectory with him still not knowing what Ill say to Candace. I get back in my car and drive to the park. Theres a large crowd near the entranceit looks like a kids soccer game just ended. I easily find a spot near the gate and walk to an empty wooden benchwhere I wait for Candace. Within two minutes she walks up.

Bette, she says sitting down, how are you?

Look Candace, I open impatiently. I dont want to hurt you. God knows Ive hurt people enough already, but I love Tina. Even though what we havewhat we hadI think its overbut I want her backGod I want her back. Good start Bettethats the way to show her. Calm down or youll never make it through this.

I feel the same way, Bette, she says to me. I came here todayand the other day at your officeto end things with you. What? Shes not hurt? I thought she wanted something more.

But why did we do it in the first place? A question I need answered before I can let this go.