The Talk

As you can probably tell by now I like to think a lot about "what if". This "what if" will probably not preach but I think it is fun to think about Joseph and Mary sitting Jesus down for "The Talk"

THE TALK
by Ken Bailey
© KenBailey 2009


Mary and Joseph are in room, a 12 year old Jesus enters

JOSEPH - Jesus come and sit. Your Mother has something to tell you.

MARY - I think, well, can I get you anything? Goat milk? A sweet cake?

JOSEPH - We have sweet cake?

MARY - Would you like some?

JOSEPH - Let’s do this first.

MARY - Jesus… are sure you don’t want-

JOSEPH - Mary?

MARY (blurts) - Joseph is not your real father. You-

JESUS - I know.

JOSEPH - It’s not what you think- What do you mean you know?

JESUS - I mean, I know.

JOSEPH - He knows?

MARY - Who told you, Mrs. Gotlieb?

JESUS - I know. I knew.

JOSEPH - Of course, He knows. Think about it? He knows.

MARY - I’m very proud of you.

JESUS - You two have been wonderful to me. I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for you both.

MARY - I’ll get the sweet cake.

JOSEPH - Are you packed for Jerusalem?

JESUS - Yes Father.

JOSEPH - You honor me. (pause) Jesus?

JESUS - Yes?

JOSEPH - When we get to Jerusalem you stay close. No wandering off. How would I explain to- (points up) -you know.

FADE OUT