A Path To Redemption?

James knew he had to act fast. Maybe if he could get Rebecca to forgive him, she'd let him go without embarrassing him too much. He dropped to his knees.

Rebecca was right. James did need to get Rebecca to forgive him. "Please, what can I do to make things right?" he begged. He knew he was attracting a crowd, but he needed to act fast, and was stuck on his knees.

Suddenly, it occurred to James that if he embarrassed himself on the beach, he might earn Rebecca's forgiveness. His mind raced with humiliating ideas, each more embarrassing than the last. After less than a minute of thought, he decided to act...