Personal Narrative

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Mara walks out the front door and James follows.
EXT. RESIDENTIAL STREET - DAY
Mara and James walk quietly. James is nervous and Mara is distant.
Mara looks back toward her house. Julie peers out the door, keeping an eye on them. She is waiting for something.
James slowly is builds up the courage to speak.
JAMES
So, uh, Mara, I have been thinking about it a lot lately, and, uh, will you, maybe, marry me?
It is completely out of the blue. There is no ring. James does not get down on one knee.
Mara stops dead in her tracks. She is in shock.
MARA
Um... I, uh..
Mara struggles to verbalize her response but it is clear that this not what she wants. James defends his question.
JAMES
Listen, I know we still have a lot to learn about each other, but …show more content…

This is a lot to think about... We should start heading back, my Mom's probably waiting.
They turn around. James is confused.
MARA
Could you give me a day? I promise I'll ll let you know tomorrow at dinner... It's just a lot to process.
They walk back to Mara's house in silence.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. CHURCH - DAY
Just Mara's face is visible. Her eyes are full of sorrow. She looks ahead in a trance-like state.
A booming voice can be heard.
VOICE (O.S.)
First Corinthians eleven eight: For man did not come from woman, but woman from man. She is his eternal companion, his wife.
Amens can be heard throughout the crowd.
VOICE (O.S.)
Her purpose is as his helper, his domestic, spiritual, and emotional support.
A tapping noise pulls Mara out of her trance. She looks behind her for its source.
It is revealed that she is sitting in a church pew near the pulpit. The VOICE is that of the PASTOR, early …show more content…

The two exchange wary glances and Mara looks relieved.
The Pastor clears his throat and Mara turns around. He is visibly disappointed.
8.
INT. CHURCH - LOBBY - DAY
Mara and Ruth stand close together.
RUTH
Wasn't that the most sexist sermon you've ever heard? I don't care what the Bible says, I am not destined to cook and clean and care for my husband and family for my entire life. I have better plans.. Plans that don't involve a rib donor.
MARA
(hollowly)
Maybe it isn't so bad. I mean, at least they get to be a family...
Ruth looks betrayed. She grabs Mara's hand.
RUTH
You're my best friend, Mara, but are you crazy?
Mara meets Ruth's worried but affectionate gaze. For a moment they cannot look away. Their gaze leaves something unsaid.
Suddenly, Ruth drops Mara's hand and they step away from one another.
The Pastor approaches them.
MARA
Uh, hey Dad.
Her Dad, the Pastor, nods in disapproved acknowledgement of Ruth's presence.
PASTOR
Your mother's waiting for us.
He leads Mara away.
INT. MARA'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - LATER
Mara sits on the couch, her parents standing before her.
PASTOR
How can the congregation take me seriously if I can’t control my own daughter?

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