The title basically explains the story, but I’ll give some more explanation.
I went to a Catholic high school. Every year, the school took a trip to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC. It was always a big deal for the school but being a teenager I would do just about anything to not have to go to class. Also at this time I had my first girlfriend who I convinced to go on the trip with me so I wouldn’t be alone. We get to the church and we’re told to go look at all the Jesus stuff and what not and that mass would be starting in an hour or so.
So there’s one thing you should know about this place. There’s a TON of nooks and crannies that are relatively secluded for praying purposes. I keep this in mind but I don’t say anything to the gf because who else would think to do anything in a church filled with people.