Can I Ask For Forgiveness: Part II

To review what recently happened,  Nicholas started a conversation with a very awkward set of phrases or questions. He referred to an example, a download, and forgiveness. None of it made any sense, at least at that point. I waited a week to see if Nick would initiate the conversation again. Alas, it didn't happen.

So I took the lead.

Nick joined me for a three mile walk. We chatted about a few things, mostly about the weather or things we saw. I finally asked him, "Remember you asked for forgiveness?" He responded with a nod. I continued, "What was that about?" He smiled. That confirmed that he did indeed remember.

"Mom," he said, "Remember I went to laser tag with Casey. We got hungry." Nick stopped talking like that was all he needed to say.

"Well, there's nothing wrong with that. Why did you need forgiveness?" I inquired.

Nick smiled again. Whatever it was, I don't think he was really sorry.

Nick replied, "Casey ordered pizza." Again, Nick stopped liked that answered my curiosity. It didn't.

"And?"

Nick had a sheepish smile on his face. "I had a piece."

Oh! Nick is gluten free, and this was the culprit.

The conversation continued to reveal bits and pieces. The end result was that Nick had ordered a pizza too, not just had a piece of Casey's pizza. I explained to Nick that sharing the pizza was very understandable. Teenage boys having pizza. Sounds like heaven on earth for teenagers. However, Nick knew he wasn't suppose to have pizza that I didn't make at home. What havoc that does to his stomach and brain!

"So, Mom, can I have forgiveness?"

"Of course, Nick." At this point, I couldn't get mad at him. He knew the consequences of his actions. He set me up perfectly too. How could I get upset when he opened the door by asking for forgiveness? Talk about a brilliant mind!!!

He was willing to go through pain in order to be able to share a meal with a friend.

By the way, the download and the example??? Nick was trying to figure out how to talk about the whole incident, and couldn't figure out how to start the conversation. Very typical of an autistic mind.