Faith and police (everyone)

Thomas was in St. Patrick's Cathedral after his shift, he had just finished praying the rosary and was now sitting in one of the pews after giving his confession, he looked up at the front of the cathedral at the crucifix that was near the altar, the past few cases he worked took a toll on him, if it was not for his faith he felt that he would have gone off the rails, as he looked at the crucifix, he did not notice that someone was walking up behind him

That someone was me, finally deciding to come back to the things my parents taught me and the traditions I was raised with. When I had been going to college I stopped going to the mass and going to church anyways, but after I had worked a case with Shannon and spoken to another father at another church I had cemented that thought of coming back.
Actually I was glad to see to Thomas, as the past week I hadn't seen him much, mostly because we worked different cases and I had a few days off. I walked up to where he was sitting and then crossed myself.
"May I join you?" I asked in a quiet tone, not to interrupt the few people that were praying.

Thomas looked over at Haylen, a smile coming to his face, "Yes you may" he replied, moving over a bit so that Haylen had a place to sit, "What brings you here?" he asked, a bit surprised to see Haylen in a church

I sit down beside him, smiling a little.
"Well... I wanted to be a faithful child once again. Almost feel bad that I stopped being one when I went to college." I replied.

Thomas nodded, "Welcome back" he replied, smiling a bit at the same time, "Its good hear that you came back." he added

"Thank you. I'm actually glad I finally took did it." I said with a smile.

"Your welcome" Thomas replied, nodding a bit, "Is there anything that you need help with?" he asked

I looked down, thinking for a while.
"Honestly... right now I don't know where to start. Thought about maybe starting with confession." I said slowly.

Thomas nodded in reply, "Its always good to start there" he replied, Thomas looked over to the confessional and saw a person coming out, "You can go know" he said to her

I looked at him for a few moments, before I nodded slowly.
"Better now before it hits me and I just leave." I replied with a small smirk.
"It was good to see you, Tom."

Thomas smiled back at her, "Aye, it was good to see you too" he replied

I smiled a little and then took a deep breath, getting up to make my way over and make my confession for the first time in a few years.

Thomas watched her, smiling a bit, he was happy for her and that she came back to the church, at the same time, the priest opened the small door and listened to her

I was a little nervous about my confession, but as soon as the small door was opened I got back to all the things I learned from the moment I could talk.
I told him the most important things and of course asked for forgiveness that I hadn't been there for such a long time. When I was done, I actually felt much better.

Thomas was outside by this time, the priest had told Haylen what to do before she left

"Thanks father." I said before I prepared myself to leave.

"Your welcome" the priest replied before closing the door

I stepped out into the church again and did what the priest told me to do, before I turned and left. Before walking out of the door, I turned around again and looked back at the front of the church, crossing myself again and stepping out of the church.

Thomas saw her when she came out and walked up to her

First I didn't see him, actually I wasn't expecting to see him, as I thought he'd probably gone home by now, but when I noticed he came up to me I smiled a little.

Thomas nodded to her, "How did it go?" he asked

"Better than expected, thank you for asking." I replied. "Was a little nervous first, but upon sitting there it all came back to me what I once learned."

"Your welcome" Thomas replied, "Thats good, I'm sure it will get easier for you the more you come back." he added

"I agree with that." I said and looked down for a moment. "I intend to come back more often from now on."

Thomas nodded, "Thats great Haylen" he replied, smiling a bit at the same time