SCENE FROM THE CONFESSIONAL

You come here too often, Jimmy.

Yes, Father.

You're a sinner, Jimmy.

Right, Father.

Does she keep making you come, Jimmy?

All the time, Father.

What luck! Tell me, why doesn't she come, too?

She does, Father.

When?

After me.

Without my permission?

She doesn't think she needs it, Father.

Really? Then I'm afraid she's sadly mistaken.

(PAUSE)

You mean, she's sinning?

We're all sinners, Jimmy.

Even you, Father?

Even me, Jimmy.

How, Father?

That's no concern of yours!

No, Father.

(PAUSE)

So when is it due?

Due, Father?

Expected, Jimmy?

Expected, Father?

About to arrive, my son!

Er, it isn't, Father.

What d'you mean "it isn't"?

We've just had it.

Congratulations! Boy or girl?

Pardon?

Are you stupid, Jimmy?

No, Father.

Then what is it? Confess!

I can't, Father.

Why not, my son?

There's nothing to confess.

Nothing?

No, Father.

(PAUSE)

Forgive me for asking, Jimmy, but is she on the pill?

She is, Father.

Sinner!

Forgiven, Father.