Gail – What field trip?

Becky – The waste treatment plant! It’s today!

Jack – Gail, why’s there a suitcase sitting in the entryway?

Gail – Oh, that permission slip! I think I remember… where did I see it?

Becky – Hurry, mom! The bus is here!

Jack – Gail, why’s there a suitcase sitting in the entryway?

Gail – Refrigerator! Got it! Here ya go, sweetie…

Becky – Thanks, mom. See ya, dad. [exits]

Jack – Bye, Becky. Gail, why’s there a…

Gail – Remember to get your shoes at school ! You have dance this afternoon.

Jack – Gail…

Gail – You should get a move on.

Jack – I know, but…

Gail – Have I been a good wife to you, Jack?

Jack – Well, yeah… I mean, of course you have, honey. But…

Gail – You’ve been cheating on me, Jack.

Jack – Wha…? No. Gail, I swear. I haven’t…

Gail – What time were you home last night?

Jack – Eight… maybe eight thirty…

Gail – Nine sixteen. What time were you home the night before?

Jack – Honey, I was working. I swear…

Gail – Nine fifty five. And the sad thing is, Jack, I believe you. I believe you are at work. I believe you are catching up on paperwork and getting ahead on tomorrow’s workload. I believe you, and that is sad.

Jack – Then… What is that suitcase doing in the entryway?

Gail – It’s simple. You’ve got a choice to make. You want to be my husband? Then be my husband. You want to fool around…

Jack – I’m not fooling around!

Gail – But you are. You have made work your mistress, Jack. And I’ve been patient, Jack. But you have to make a choice as to who you are married to – me or your job. So you have a simple choice. I’ve packed a bag for you and you can take it or leave it. Your choice. So, what’s it going to be, Jack?

Lawrence Lee
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Exodus 32:1-14
Year A, 21st Sunday after Pentecost
October 9, 2005
United Church of Two Harbors, Two Harbors, MN