Scene: Mary's Flashback
Tonight the stars guide me back to the place of my ancestors. Standing on holy ground, I consider love to be a gift of sacrifice. The weight of the world weighs heavily on my
shoulders. I am a pregnant young widow. My husband, Tobias was crucified for following Jesus. His loss intensifies the pain of my contractions. A midwife accompanies me on
this very difficult journey. Drifting in and out of consciousness, I swim in a pool of blood. Anguish consumes me like ocean waves. My loud and horrifying screams chase all the
birds away. The baby is reluctant to be born, therefore extra precautions are taken. The midwife performs an episotomy in which is an tiny cut that helps release the baby. Seeing
Mariah for the first time relieves me. A ram roaming about in nearby bushes increases my curiosity. I acknowledge this sign to be God's promise of salvation.
Scene: Reality-Mariah's sixteenth birthday
Tonight the stars guide me back to the place where I rediscovered love. To this day, Mount Moriah has special spot in my heart. "Happy birthday" I sing to my daughter
on top of the mountain. "Thank you" Mariah smiles embracing me. My birthday gift for Mariah is jewelry which I bought at a shop a few days ago. Happy, she acts like
a child during Pentecost. I don't see any deformities in my daughter. I only see beauty and great potential in her. Tobias would've been proud of his daughter.
