Time Period: A Flashback
Date: 11-5-2020
Action: John, Cameron, Kitty, and Chance have returned home from Walmart. Kyle and Derek help John, Cameron, and Kitty put away groceries
while Chance catches up with Sarah.
Chance (embracing Sarah): Mommy..
Sarah (stroking Chance's hair): How was Walmart, baby?
Chance: Walmart was an adventure
Sarah (curious): What do you mean by it was an adventure?
Chance (showing off his new teddy bear to Sarah): John brought me a new teddy bear
Sarah: You were a good boy then
Chance: Yes
Sarah: What else happened at Walmart?
John (lying): Nothing bad happened at Walmart
Sarah: John, you were too quick with that response. I hope you are not lying.
Chance: Mom, I felt safe with John. He wasn't careless.
Sarah (touching Chance's cheek): I believe you, Sweetie
(The flashback ends)
Time Period: The Present Reality
Place: The Den
(Sarah is watching tv when Chance sits down on her lap)
Chance: Mommy
Sarah (keeping Chance steady): How may I help you, baby?
Chance: I love you
Sarah: I love you too
Chance: I have a secret
John (entering the den): CHANCE!
Chance (getting off Sarah's lap): I am sorry
Sarah: What is going on, boys?
John (escorting Chance out of the room): OH its nothing
Sarah (angry, she yells): JOHN CALEB KYLE CONNOR REESE
John: You called me by my full name. The situation is really that serious.
Sarah: I demand to know the truth at once
John: The truth is I almost lost Chance at WalMart. I didn't want him to tell you. I am sorry for withholding this information.
(Speechless, Sarah is torn between hating John and forgiving him. She chooses peace and love.)
Sarah (hugging John): I love you. I forgive you.
John (loosening Sarah's grip):Sure
Sarah: Chance has been unusually clinging and needy. Maybe its his nature or the Walmart situation shook him up.
John: I assume it is both
Sarah: Down Syndrome kids like him are often affectionate. I don't mind if he is clinging and needy.
John: So do you still trust me with him?
Sarah: I should keep a close eye on him. He requires special attention as you know. I haven't count you out yet. You are his role model.