Christmas show
It was a cool foggy day in London of 2013. As my tradition I spent the holidays with my aunts this year being the year I would witness Melanie in the role of Mary in Jesus Christ Superstar. Unfortunately she had been taken ill months earlier and could no longer do it. However in true superstar fashion, she brought someone new forward to the role. So I was that we were at the o2 Arena.
"Aunt Mel are you ok? Aunt Tracy said you took a turn for worst." I said worried.
"I'm not doing well dear, but the show must go on." she said weakly. As I looked at Aunt Mel, I saw how ravaged her body was thin with the exception of her pregnant belly. Her face was sunken and her eyes were darkened. She was stiff with cold. Her dire need for rest was apparent.
"Aunt Mel who's taking your place?" I asked.
"Someone you know Kitten." A voice called. Suddenly Mary burst from backstage. She smiled at me as she descended the stage. She wrapped me in a hug. It was warm. I gently returned it.
"so you're taking Aunt Mel's place?" I asked.
"Who better Kitten?" Mary said.
"She has a point Kitten." Jesus said walking down to join Mary.
"Oh hi Uncle Je, let me guess you're Ben's understudy?" I asked
"Yeah, we'll make a great theatrical team." Mary said.
"Yeah anything to play opposite to my darling wife." Jesus said walking over to Mary and giving her a kiss.