Time Period: A Flashback

Scenario: Mary is still in the bed a few hours after Gabriel has been born

Doctor (checking Mary): You have recovered from the birth very well. You are free to move around.

Mary: I want to see and hold my son

Catherine: Your son is in a safe and warm place. He is resting comfortably.

Mary: What did you mean by he is resting comfortably?

Catherine: Premature babies like him have a low chance of survival. You should move on.

Mary (yelling): I want to see and hold my son!

Catherine: He is in the care of nurses

Mary (still yelling): I don't care. Just bring him to me.

Francis (embracing Mary): Don't worry. You will see your son soon.

Mary (hysterical): I want to see and hold him right now

(Obediently, Francis brings Gabriel who is wrapped up in a blanket to Mary. Mary bonds with her son instantly. Francis and Catherine are torn over planning his funeral.)


Time Period: A Flashback

Place: A Green Pastures

Action: Francis and Mary (pregnant with James) are observing Gabriel (8 years old) play catch with his dog

Gabriel (talking to his dog): You are a good boy

(Delighted, the dog just barks and wags his tail)

Mary (to Francis): Gabe will be an excellent big brother

Francis: I wonder how he will treat his new brother or sister

Mary: They will be best friends

Francis (rubbing Mary's stomach): I have been waiting on this baby for a long time

Mary: Hopefully, it won't be another miscarriage or premature birth

Francis (choked up): Gabe had a rough rocky start to life

Mary: Our son, Gabriel is truly a miracle


Time Period: The Present Reality

Scenario: The Day of Gabriel's Funeral

Scene1: A Banquet Hall

Event: Mary's tea Time (Usually has it with Gabriel in the morning)

Bash (approaching Mary): I have two things to discuss with you

Mary: What is the first thing?

Bash (sitting down at the table): I have a note for you from Elizabeth

Mary (fighting back tears as she reads the letter): I pray God may strengthen you during this difficult time of great loss Elizabeth

Bash (squeezing Mary's hand): Why are you crying?

Mary (emotional): Elizabeth has shown compassion toward me

Bash: You and Elizabeth should have a tea party

Mary: Its not that easy

Bash: I have checked all of the evidence. Nobody murdered your son. Gabriel killed himself.

(Inconsolable, Mary runs out of the banquet hall. She visits Gabriel's little cottage in the woods where she has a complete breakdown. It is by God's grace that she tends the funeral.)