Page 88 of Dirty Discipline, Vol. 1

Troy shakes the good doctor’s hand. “Thanks for the advice, but I honestly could use a good shot right about now.”

Traci pulls him farther into the room where he greets several other people that he remembers and even more he’d never met before. Troy finds himself wishing everyone had worn nametags to make it easier for him to keep everyone straight.

Luckily, he is able to pick out Father Beauchamp since he’s the only one in a priestly collar. Father Henry is making the rounds, greeting the guests and is sure to stop to greet Traci and Troy, shaking Troy’s hand lightly.

“Welcome to Eagle’s Pass, officially. I know you have to be excited to be moving so close to your sister and she’s thrilled to have you here. You know that, right?”

“I have a pretty good idea, Father, but thanks for reminding me.”

“How are you settling in? Have you received your official welcome basket yet?”

“Yep. Brent dropped it by himself.”

“Good. Good. And have you gotten the full tour of the town?”

“Well, yes, but I pretty much knew my way around before since I’ve visited Traci so often.”

“Right. Right. So, I guess there’s only one thing left for you to do to make it official. I’m hoping you can help me tonight as a matter of fact. We normally take care of these matters after the service on Sundays, but I have a doozy that just can’t wait for Sunday. As a new, single HoH, you wouldn’t mind helping me out tonight, would you?”

Troy is as confused as ever. “Father, you lost me right after you said right. I’m sorry, but I have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about.”

“Oh goodness. I thought your sister had explained how St. Michael’s is a tad bit different than some of the other churches you’ve attended outside of Eagle’s Pass. In keeping with the town’s unique bylaws and practices, we feel it is ordained from God that we include corporal punishment into our confession and redemption program here at the church.”

“Come again? You mean you punish TiHs by spanking them if they come to you and confess? If so, I bet your confessional business is pretty slow.”

Father Henry must have a good sense of humor as he is chucking. “Actually, you might be surprised, but of course not all confessions deserve punishments. But for serious offenses, I do strongly believe in corporal punishment to both correct future behavior, but also to relieve the heavy guilt that often comes with sinning. For married ladies and gentlemen, I will suggest a number of paddles they should receive, and they are to go home and report it to their HoH who will handle their discipline in private. For single parishioners, it’s a bit more complicated. I obviously don’t want to administer a spanking for reasons of propriety, and so our tradition is that our single TiHs are chastised by our single HoHs. We of course keep everyone’s identity confidential as to not embarrass the young lass should they encounter their spanker at some point in the future.”

Troy’s mind is trying to make sense of all he’s just heard. “I thought Eagle’s Pass has a Disciplinary Board who does something similar. Are you trying to put them out of business?”

“Oh goodness no. There is more than enough room for both of us. In fact, we often work in conjunction with each other. But tonight, for example, is not a Disciplinary Board matter. No town rules were broken. It’s a private matter and here at St. Michael’s I am very happy we have the means to properly handle the situation confidentially and get our misguided young woman back on the path she belongs.”

As if he needed more proof, this conversation is proving to Troy he isn’t close to being over Hallie. He’d moved to Eagle’s Pass because he believes in the benefit of discipline, but tonight, faced with the prospect of being able to properly spank a submissive in need of his help, he wants no part of it. The only person he wants to share such an intimacy with is Hallie.

“I don’t know, Father. I’m sure there are other singles here who might jump at the chance.”

Taking Troy by the arm. “Oh come, young man. I left the poor dear getting prepared. Let’s not make her wait in dread longer than she already has. I’m sure she’ll appreciate you helping her mend her ways with a nice hard paddling. What better way to remind yourself of why you are choosing to live in Eagle’s Pass?”

Troy really doesn’t want to do this, but Father is pulling him along insistently. He looks back to see Traci’s smiling face and wonders if she knows what’s happening. Then he remembers she is a single TiH in Eagle’s Pass which means she may have been on the receiving end of Father’s confessional discipline before. She flashes him a supportive smile and Troy steels himself for the job ahead.

“Okay, Father. You’re catching me off guard, but I guess there is no reason I’m not able to help.”

“Very good. Let me go get everything ready and I’ll be back for you in five minutes. Have a drink of punch while you wait, but only one mind you. I need you to be in control.”

“Never fear, Father. I wouldn’t dream of punishing a young woman unless I was in complete control.”

“Very good.”

Troy isn’t thirsty, but he heads to the punch bowl to give himself something to do in this awkward intermission. Now more than ever he wishes he hadn’t let Traci con him into coming to this lame party.

“I’m sorry. I should have warned you, but I honestly didn’t know how to bring it up. Don’t be mad at me, please?”

Troy turns to see his sister looking guilty. “Maybe you should line up to confess too and I can deliver two for the price of one tonight.”

Traci’s eyes expand, not quite sure if he was joking or not. “Relax, sis. It was a joke. Yes, you should have told me about Father Henry’s strange twist to the confessional, but honestly, how could you have known he would have a naughty woman in need of discipline tonight of all nights? It’s supposed to be a party, for goodness sake.”

Is that guilt he sees in his sister’s eyes? “Of course, Troy. Still, if you decide to keep attending St. Michael’s, you might be called into action every once in a while.”

Troy is just beginning to relax, thinking the plan had surely changed when Father Henry is gone for over ten minutes. Just as Troy is about to suggest they head out, he looks up to see the priest headed his way, a serious look at his face.

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