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Yeah mom, I know.
I’ll get there this Sunday.
Yeah, I’ve just been really busy and I haven’t found one that I like yet.
Don’t worry.
Okay, yeah, fine.
Bye.
I’ll talk to you Sunday.
Man, I thought my Mom was a pain.
Rachel, don’t start; this is something that’s been bothering me all semester.
Sorry, but you’re not the only one with 'rent issues.
Thanks, but I don’t think you can really shed any light on this issue.
Ok, but I’m really good with people and issues.
Besides, you helped me.
Look who’s sitting here on a Friday night.
I owe you one.
Yeah, I’m really proud of you Rach.
But, and no offense, but this is more then just boy and party issues.
None taken.
But you shouldn't write me off as shallow – besides who else do you talk to here?
I never thought you were shallow.
You’re stalling.
Alright, fine; but if this gets out I’ll be very angry.
This is just between me and you – agreed?
Agreed.
If there's one thing I'm good at, it’s keeping my mouth shut – I can be very discrete.
Okay, so what's the problem?
Not going to church on Sunday?
I think we’ve all been a little slack in that area.
I think it’s normal.
It’s not that I don’t want to go.
And it's not that I don't have a strong connection to what I believe in - I do.
It’s just that now that I’m on my own I’ve been asking questions and not all the answers are what I’d hope they be.
Ok, but I'm confused.
Going to church, asking questions
...I think that’s what’s expected of us as we get out on our own.
Rachel the questions I’m asking have answers...
I just don’t agree with them.
This runs pretty deep.
If it’s not about God...
What is it?
Is it a religious issue?
I don’t get it?
Rachel, my church doesn’t want people like me.
What?
People like you?
Look, I’m taking a really big risk with trusting you - don’t mess this up.
Amanda, don’t worry, what do you mean your church doesn’t want people like you?
Because you’re Asian?
Rachel, because I’m not straight.
Really?
Wow, that’s cool, now I have a gay friend and an Asian friend!
Rachel, please don’t make light of this.
I’m not.
I think it’s just fine – totally cool.
One thing I do know is that sometimes when things inside us are a big deal, and it’s a bigger deal to ourselves than others.
Thanks...I guess.
Look, I can’t help you with the religious part of this.
But I do know you should open up and talk about this with someone – a counsellor, the head of your church, just somebody
...start a dialogue.
If you don't, it will eat you up.
Wow, I didn’t expect all that from you.
But thanks.
I do believe you may be right.
You do?
...well, how about that.
I do believe that you now owe me one!
How about helping me with this Lit paper?
Well, that’s the Rachel I know...
Come here.