What might have happened if he had n't got the tearful phone call from Derek on his way to Tony 's house that night ? Instead of rushing off to pack would they have talked as two rational people instead of Tony bearing the brunt of Tim 's own anger , fear and exhaustion just over a week later ? Would they have kissed ?

Based on the preceding passage, answer the following question Why does Tony have so much guilt ?
He did n't help Derek .