Yes, what was foley asking questions about masturbation, but why was the kid not telling him to get lost and that he'll report him. How recent is this IM? This wasn't some adult trying to bust him, was it?
I'm reminded of Anita Hill, she accused Thomas of sexual harrassment, yet followed him to another job, that I couldn't understand. Had it been me, I would have been saying, good riddance, not following the guy around.
Oh for God's sake. He knew the kid! Look, I don't care if it was Barney Frank on the other side of the screen, Foley BELIEVED he was talking to a teenaged BOY. Hell if he has any decency or shame he would take the honorable way out.