Chapter XX: Pacaoan
Jesus stands before Christine and Benigno, His gaze piercing but full of understanding.
"Alam niyo ba kung bakit umuwi si Regie nang gabing iyon, nang hatinggabi?" He asks.
The couple exchange glances, uncertainty written on their faces.
"Siguro, Panginoon," Benigno begins hesitantly,
"nanood lang siya ng sine kasama ng mga kaibigan niya."
Jesus shakes His head gently.
"Mali."
The world around them shifts once more, and they find themselves in the Ecumenical Chapel. Regie is kneeling in fervent prayer, his hands tightly clasped, his face marked by a deep sadness.
"Dito pumunta si Regie noong araw na iyon," Jesus reveals.
"Hindi siya sumama sa kaniyang mga kabarkada. Hindi siya nagpakasaya. Nananalangin siya, humihingi ng lakas at kaliwanagan."
Suddenly, the s
