Wednesday, September 25, 2013




                   A DEVIL IN GOD’S HOUSE

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Monica  Magee- black female, 35 mother of Ashley and Amber
Ashley Taylor- black female, 17
Amber Taylor- black female, 13 baby of the family
Felicia- black female, 36 good friend to Monica
Kathy- black female, 20 Ashley’s best friend
Rev. E. Scott Sr.- black male, early 60’s Pastor of the Church
Kathleen Scott- black female, late 50’s First Lady of the Church
Melissa Scott- black female, 21 daughter of Rev. Sr. 
Rev. Edward Scott Jr.- black male, 28 the Pastor’s son
Kenneth Williams- black male, 26 Musician of the church
Frank Smith- black male, 22 an up coming Pastor
Mother Morris- black female, 63 on the mother’s board
Sister Gilbert- black female, 45 conceited, head of Usher Board
Girl 1- black female, 18 fat and nosey, a member of the church
Girl 2- black female, 14 Felicia’s daughter
The Setting

The action of the play takes place at Great Faith Baptist church and the building next door that Rev. E Scott Sr. owns.  There are two floors to the building; the first floor has one apartment rented out by Frank, one beauty shop and a small office for Rev. E. Scott Jr. The top floor belongs to Rev. Scott Sr.  Kenneth who is the musician for the church.  Monica is the mother of Ashley and Amber, who’ve attended Great Faith Baptist faithfully for years.  Kathy, a young woman dating Keisha’s younger brother Clifton.

ACT ONE
Scene one

         (The sun is shining through the church’s stained-glass   windows.  It is 11:00 in the morning, and the guest speaker       has just finished his sermon. The congregation is riled-up.    Rev. Scott Sr. approaches the podium.)

Rev. E. Scott Sr.: Hallelujah…Let the church say Amen!       (Church says Amen with random claps) We thank you Brother Samuel for your words of wisdom and holy-ghost power! It is now time for our alter call. Let everyone stand and make their way to the alter. It is time to pray… (People moving around the church trying to make their way to the front. A few leave to go downstairs.) Let’s bow our heads…. (A group of girls run downstairs to use the vending machine. Ashley slowly walks down the stairs as Kenneth follows behind her. Kenneth gives Ashley a hug when they get to the bottom of the stairs.)

Kenneth:  Hey, Ashley… Don’t you need to be in the church                           praying?

Ashley:     (Startled) Ooh… you scared me…I prayed this                                  morning. Why aren’t you in there?

Kenneth:   I’m thirsty.

Ashley:     (Very sassy) There’s a water fountain in the back of the                             church.

Kenneth:  How old are you again? Cuz your mouth is a little to                        smart for me.

Ashley:    Seventeen and my mouth is not smart…my brain is.                        (She leans over for some water.)

Kenneth:   Well your brain must’ve forgot to remind you to wear
                   a bra…

Ashley:      Umm… No! This outfit doesn’t require a bra and your                     eyes don’t have a license for this chest, so why are you                             looking anyway?

Kenneth:   Well, with the size of your breast you need on a bra…                     no matter what shirt you have on.  It might stop people                            from lookin’ at you.

Ashley:      Lookin at me… or my breast…

Kenneth:   Both (He gives her a smile and touches her hand to                           show his interest.)

Ashley:      Who told you you can touch my hand?

Kenneth:   Oh, it was just a friendly touch to show…

Ashley:      Show what? You have a woman… ain’t yall about                           to get married.

Kenneth:   I’m not married yet! (The other girls come over.                                Kenneth quickly changes his tone.) A’ight y’all, it’s                      time to go back…  Let’s go!

Ashley:      They finished praying… (Looking over at Kenneth) but                  some of us need a little more prayer than others.

Kenneth:   (He starts to use a more stricter tone) C’mon, let’s get                       back in there.  As a matter of fact, I don’t know why I                          see the same people every week coming downstairs                        during prayer time.  If I see yall down here next                                       Sunday I’m gonna have a talk with all y’all parents.  Do                  we understand each other?

                   (They all roll their eyes)

Girl 1:        Yes, Brother Williams
  
Ashley:      (Giggling softly) You can talk to my mama. (The                              group looks at her because she always speaks her                                mind.)

Kenneth:   (He gives her a little push on her back.)
                   Go on in there.



Scene Two

                (Outside the church)

Girl 1:        (putting her hands on her hips) A… Ashley… Are you                    gonna ride on the Rev’s motorcycle? 

Ashley:      When?

Girl 1:        Today… He said when we come back for second                              service.  He said we should change our clothes first.

Ashley:      A’ight… Have y’all seen my momma or Amber?

Girl 1:        (Rushing her words) Over there… they’re in the car                         waiting on you.

Ashley:      (Walking away fast) Oh… Okay.  (Ashley excitedly gets in the car with her mom and sister.) Mom! Can I ride on a motorcycle?

Monica:     NO!

Ashley:      Rev. Scott Jr. is giving the kids a ride on his                                               motorcycle.  He’s only going around the block.  Can I                      go! Can I go please!

Monica:     If it’s the Rev’s bike then that’s fine, but please be                            careful.  Motorcycles ain’t no joke.  Make sure you                      hold on tight.

Ashley:      I need to change my clothes. Momma are you going to                     second service.

Monica:     Of Course!

                  
                   (Coming back to the church after a quick clothes                               change.  Ashley steps out the car with all eyes were                       on her.)

Ashley:      What? Is there something in my teeth? (Looking at her mother. The boys are staring and smiling. The girls showing much attitude. Ashley wore a low-cut short shirt with a pair of stone washed daisy dukes.)

                   (Everyone outside making little comments under their                     breath.)

Girls 1:      It’s hot out here but not that hot.

Ashley:      I wanna make sure I feel the breeze.

                   (The Rev. starts his motorcycle and Girl 1 jumps on)

Girl 1:        (As they pull off) I’ll be back!

                   (Rev. goes around the block once and brings her back.)

Rev. Jr.:     Who’s next?

                   (All the kids are screaming “me” while Ashley slowly                      walks past to catch the Rev’s eye.)

Rev. Jr.:     (Speaking franticly) Ashley! Would you like to ride                         next?

Ashley:      (With confidence) Yeah sure.

(Ashley takes one look back at the girls as her butt sits high up on the motorcycle. They ride around for long time)

Rev. Jr.:     Are you enjoying yourself?

Ashley:      (Straining to talk against the wind) Yeah! This is                              fun… (Choking) I think I just swallowed a bug! (They                      laugh) So… Where are we going? This doesn’t look                       like around the block to me.

Rev. Jr.:     (Shouting over the motorcycle’s engine) Well... I                              wanted to take you a little farther… You know                                anytime you want to ride all you have to do is call.  You                 should come by the church tomorrow evening. I’ll                             give you my number… I can see that you’re very                             mature so I know I won’t hear this around the church.                      Does your moms let you drive the car?

Ashley:      (Leaning in closer to talk in his ear) Sometimes… But                      she likes me to drive her around.  She says it helps me                            to be a better driver… But on a different note, I’m not a                 gossiper. I may be a Gemini who talks a lot but I know                            when to talk and what to say!

                   (Everyone seems suspicious. Ashley gets off the bike                       and walks toward her mom’s car.)

Girl 1:        (Putting her hands on her hips) What took y’all so long?                 I only went around the block.  My ride wasn’t that long.

Random    Where did y’all go?  I wanna go on a long ride like that.
People:      (Whispering) You have to be wearing what Ashley got                    on!

Rev. Jr.:     (Talking to Monica and other parents) Sorry it                                  took so long. We got stuck in traffic. I tried to get on                            the expressway, but it was crowded so I had to get                          off… Okay! Who’s next? This is the last ride I need to                         catch up with my wife.


ACT TWO
Scene one

        (It is Sunday morning again and the usual is happening.  The          Rev. Sr is preaching and everyone is feeling his sermon. He starts to introduce a new face to the church. He is sitting in         the pulpit with the rest of the pastors and guest speakers.           Everyone is gossiping about this young looking brother.)

Rev. Sr.:    (Shouting) Can I get an amen? (Everyone                                          responds)          Now, at this time I would like to introduce a                             new member to our family. This young man’s father                     and I used to be in missionary together.  I can                                remember going over to his house and seeing this little                             kid. Couldn’t have been no more than five, six years                        old; he was just running around the house, singing                     and playing his keyboard. When he saw me… he came                    up to me and said, “God told me that I have a message                             to deliver you know?”  I grabbed this little boy and                          gave him the biggest hug. I told his father to send him                     to me when he was ready.  And look at you now (He                      turned to look at Frank) all grown-up and ready to                         speak the word! Hallelujah! Let’s give a warm welcome                   to Rev. Frank Smith. (Everyone says amen) Rev. Smith                       can you come down here so everyone can shake your                    hand.
        
Monica:     (Walking with the crowd. Talking to her friend                        Felicia.) When I saw him from a distance he looked                          much older with all that hair on his face. But he ain’t                            nothing but a baby. He would be prefect for Ashley.                              She needs some guidance and structure. She needs                            more Jesus!

Felicia       (Putting her finger to her lips) Sshhhh…. We are
                   getting closer. I don’t want him to hear us talking about                            him already.

Monica:     (Shaking his hand) Welcome to Greater Faith                                    Baptist… We’re sure glad you’re here. (She gives him a                 hug)

                   (Church ends.  Ashley stands around to meet the                     new pastor. Rev.Sr. and Jr. are showing him around the                     church.)

Rev.Sr.:     Hey son… You are gonna love being here.  I have a                          place right next door. It’s only a one bedroom, but the                     rent is free as long as you minister here. (Giving Frank                           a big smile)

Rev. Jr.:     Yeah, I’ll show you everything you need to know.  It’s                             gonna be nice hanging out with you and teaching you at                  the same time. All you need to know is our church cares               about the people and we strive for the best.  We are                         opening a school on the second and third floor of the                       church. We are also trying to build houses on the next                     block. We’re just waiting for the okay! Our choir is                            going on tour and as you know Brother Williams is the                         choir director. He plays the organ and directs.  I’m sure                            Rev. Scott will let you play for the church for a while.                             (Rev. Sr. interrupting Rev. Jr.)

Rev. Sr.:    Uh… I don’t mind you playing for the church, but you                             will have to be in the pit on Sunday mornings.  You can                leave the pit to play! Brother Williams would love to                     have you on his team. I’ll talk to him and let him know.              Choir rehearsal is on Tuesdays for the young adults. I                      want you to help him get the choir together to go on                         tour.

Frank:        Okay Rev.Scott… and again… Thank you for your                         hospitality. I really appreciate all that you are doing…                     And I can see that I’m learning from the best. (The First              Lady and their daughter, Melissa walks up.)

First           Excuse me, Rev… What time are we going out to eat?
Lady:

Rev. Sr.:    Honey, This is Rev. Smith’s son all grown-up. Frank…                            (Grabbing her hand) This is my lovely wife Kathleen                       Scott, The First Lady. She’s over the woman’s board.                      You’ll see her a lot when you come over for dinner…                           (Putting his hands around Melissa) And this young lady           is my beautiful daughter Melissa. She is my youngest                       baby.

Melissa:     (batting her eyes and speaking softly.) Hello, it’s nice to                  meet you.

Rev. Jr.:     (Giving a look of confusion) What’s wrong with you?

Rev. Sr.:    (Looking at Jr.) Leave her alone… (Turning towards                        First Lady) If you all want to head to the car I will be                       right behind you.

First
Lady:         Okay… (Turning towards Frank) It was nice to meet                        you.  Come by the house for dinner tomorrow night.

Frank:        Yes, Ma’am…

         (First Lady and Melissa leave, while Sr. and Jr. takes Frank    next door to his new place.)

Scene Two
       
        (All the young adults are in the choir stands ready to     rehearse, Kenneth is on the organ. Frank enters, all eyes are   on him.)

Kenneth:   (Standing up from the organ) Choir… You all                                   remember Rev. Smith… Well he is gonna be helping us                  get ready for our tour. We have a tour of 20 cities to                      bless with the Holy Ghost! (Choir starts shouting                    and clapping) We have two months to prepare… and                       we will be ready! (More clapping and cheering)

Frank:        Hello, everyone… It’s a pleasure being here and I want                             you all to know that I’m here to help so use me. (A few                           comments from the crowd.)

Ashley:      (Leaning over to Kathy) I’ll use him… I wonder                               if he’s available.  You know mama said he’s only 22.                         He’s a young vibrant thang! (giggling)         He’s only four                      years older than me… and you know how I like my                       men older.

Kathy:       Girl! He’s five years older than you.

Ashley:      (singing) Age ain’t nothing but a number!

Kathy:       He is cute with his…

Kenneth:   Excuse me choir!

Everyone: Yes, Brother Williams

Kenneth:   Can we begin? (Directing Rev. Smith to the keyboard                      next to the drum set.) You can play this one if you like.

Frank:        This one is fine, thanks.

Kenneth:   A’ight, choir… let’s begin…(Giving the choir a signal                     to stand. He starts playing the organ and Frank joins                     in. The choir sings a gospel medley.)

         (Blackout)
        
         (Choir rehearsal was over and everyone gathered outside to   wait for their ride or to gossip. Everyone crowds around      Frank to talk to him. Ashley and Kathy stand away from the    crowd trying to observe.)

Ashley:      (Smiling very hard) If everyone leaves in time, I’m                           gonna go talk to Rev. Smith! Imma ask him for a ride                     so if he says, okay, you can go.

Kathy:       In time for what? For people to notice that you’re                                      stalking him… He’s cute and all but he just got here…                     and plus… I heard he likes Melissa.

Ashley:      Who told you that?

Kathy:       (Counting her fingers) Well… Tasha told Stephanie                         who told Regina that she saw him going in the Scott’s                             house and…

Ashley:      Yeah! Mama told me that First Lady invited him to                          dinner. (Smacking her lips) He is a man… and you                     know they don’t cook! Plus he’s young. Mama said                         they are putting him up in that extra apartment next                             door from the shop.

Kathy:       (Counting her fingers) But… Tasha told Stephanie who                            told…

Ashley:      I get it!

Kathy:       Anyway! They said they saw Melissa leaning on his                         shoulder with her hand on his leg. It was only them two                out there. (Ashley interrupts her.)

Ashley:      What! That bitch! She thinks she can pull who ever she                            wants just because she’s the Rev.’s daughter. Who                            cares! She must don’t know me.

Kathy:        You know Rev.Sr or Jr ain’t gonna let none of that happen. I heard that Rev. Jr told him that his sister was off limits. He told him that she needed to focus on her schooling. You know she been saying she wants to be an actress, but her dad wants her to be a lawyer.

Ashley:      Well, they gonna need a lawyer in the family, cuz after I steal her man she’s gonna wanna kill me. Plus… (Hesitating for a while) I’ve been messing around with Jr. (Kathy eyes got wide) I haven’t told no one cuz you can’t trust no one around here.

Kathy:       Girl! Why didn’t tell me? You know I can keep a                                       secret.

Ashley:      Well… (Looking over at Frank, noticing he was                                walking towards his car.) I wonder where he’s going?                            I’ll be right back…… or not!

Kathy:       Ash… you suppose to tell me the story.

Ashley:      Later Kathy, I need to catch up with him.

Scene Three

         (Ashley is sitting in Frank’s car.)

Ashley:      Thanks for driving me home. My friend was going the                     opposite way from my house.

Frank:        No problem! So how long have you been at this                                church?

Ashley:      All my life… This is where my grandmama was                                baptized.  This church has a lot of history… so what’s                             up with you and Melissa?
Frank:        Who said something was going on? We’re just friends                     and…

Ashley:      And a friend is someone you’ve known for a while. Is                      your while considered a day or two.

Frank:        How old are you again?

Ashley:      Again? I don’t remember me telling you a first time.

Frank:        You a little sassy you know that?

Ashley:      And you’re a little handsome… you know that? (They                    both smile) So… What’s up with you and Melissa... or                             you and me…

Frank:        Nothings up with me and Melissa… but we can discuss                             more about me and you. So where do you live?

Ashley:      I’m right down the street. Go to the light and make a                        right, then go down two blocks and you’re there.                              (Pulling up in front of her house) Here is my cell                                      number use me… I mean use it. (Ashley exits the car)

Frank:        (talking to himself) Damn! She’s fine with her sassy                         ass. I wonder…

Ashley:      (Coming back to the car) Wonder what? Wondering if            we can get together?  Sure… (Leaning over him) Oh,                       here it is… my lip-gloss. Talk to you later.

Frank:        Hey Ashley! Who’s home?

Ashley:      Nobody… Mama and Amber won’t get here til after 11.                  She had to go visit her mother.

Frank:        Wouldn’t that be considered your grandmother?

Ashley:      Yeah… So are you coming in or what?

         (The lights go dim. Ashley and Frank are in her bedroom)

Frank:        Have you done this before?

Ashley:      Done what? Had sex… Uh… Yeah, everybody’s doing                             it. I’m just better at it then they are. (Laughing)

Frank:        (Looking at her up and down) You are so sexy…                              (kissing her lips) I love the way you smell. What kind                           of perfume is that?

Ashley:      Zest mixed with Crest.


Frank:        (laughing) You crazy! (Starting to kiss her breast) What                   time is it?

Ashley:      10:30… You got thirty minutes.

Frank:        I only need five. (He moves his hands                                                         farther down her leg.)

Ashley:      (Feeling on his pants legs) Where is the condom?

Frank:        (Reaching in his pocket) Right here… Come here…

                   (They move to the bed and get under the covers.)

Ashley:      (Moaning) Please be gentle!

Frank:        I will

         (Three minutes later)

Ashley:      I thought you said five minutes.

Frank:        If you wasn’t so hot, it would have taken me longer.                         (He kisses her.)

Ashley:      Oh…Sshhh… Did you hear that?

Frank:        Hear what? (He jumps up) What time is it?

Ashley:      I don’t know but my mama is here early… You have to                             go… My mama likes you, you don’t want her to catch                     you here. She already thinks we make a good couple.                       She would think it’s too soon for you to be in her                                     house, and in my bed. (She kisses him on the forehead)

Frank:        I need to leave because the Rev can’t know I’m over                        here. (Grabbing his clothes) Man, I hope she doesn’t                        notice my car. What’s the quickest way out? (Grabbing                          his coat)

Ashley:      (Grabbing him) This way! She always puts her car in                       back, so you can leave through the front.

(Ashley hears keys at the back door, she opens the front door)

Frank:        Bye… I’ll call you

Ashley:      Yeah… Okay (She runs to the back door and opens it)                     Hey, Ma!

                                      (Blackout)
Scene Four
       
                (Another day at choir rehearsal. Everyone is                  sitting down talking, waiting to start.)

Kathy:       So girl, what happen?

Ashley:      What happened when?

Kathy:       Don’t play with me… you know what I’m talking                                     about.

Ashley:      (Ashamed) Oh that… Well… I wished I’d never done it.

Kathy:       Why? Was it good?

Ashley:      It’s not that… it’s just that he has a wife and I really                         don’t wanna play house. I’m looking for mister right.

Kathy:       Besides his marriage, what else, what’s wrong?

Ashley:      Well, we’ve been kickin it for a minute. He would                            come get me and take me to get something to eat. You                             know that new green Pontiac he got… It’s hot!  We                        took a drive downtown one day, cuz he had to drop                         something off. He told me to lean back in my seat, cuz                     he knew too many people down there. Then the other                      day he called and told me to meet him at the gas station                        around the corner from my house. I don’t know why he                            didn’t wanna pick me up at the house. I told him my                          mama wasn’t home. He was acting all scared and shit!


Kathy:       What did you have on?

Ashley:      I had on a white pair of short shorts with my Old Navy                             shirt. And girl it had the nerve to rain. We drove around                  his neighborhood, which I don’t know why we did that;                 you know all his church folks live around there.  He                       was talking all nasty and stuff and he wanted me to go                     in the store to get some condoms.  I told him I don’t                             buy condoms, I get them for free.  But since I didn’t                     have any free condoms on me, he had no choice but to                         go buy some if he was planning on hitting this.

Kathy:       You crazy! So did he get some?

Ashley:      Yeah! I wasn’t playing. He went to a store around some                   forest preserve. So we stopped and parked. He                                    suggested we get in the backseat. I wasn’t expecting to                       see what I saw.

Kathy:       What did you see?

Ashley:      Well for starters, Edward was trying…

Kathy:       Edward…

Ashley:      Umm, yeah! Once you hit this, we become intimate.                         Anyway… Edward was trying to impress me by                                asking me what I wanted.  He told me that I could have                            whatever I want, like I’m some hoe.

Kathy:       What did you ask for?

Ashley:      Nothing! I was just surprised that he came at me and                         that I could pull him. I didn’t feel comfortable at all.                         His body looks nice with clothes on, but once he took                           them          off everything fell. (They laughed)

Kathy:       Is he that fat?

Ashley:      Well, when you see him with his clothes on, you would                            think he has muscles… NOT! He has a whole lot of                          stomach and very thick thighs to be a man. And Girl                            you won’t believe where his birthmark is?

Kathy:       Ooowee… where? On his ass! (They laughed)

Ashley:      N’all… On his dick!

Kathy:       What? Are you for real?

Ashley:      Yeah, when he pulled it out and told me to rub it, I looked at it and said… “Damn! What the hell is that?” I thought something was wrong with it… or him. He said it was his birthmark. I asked him how does he feel about it being on his dick? He said the women ain’t complaining and Rosco always stands strong. I asked who was Rosco? And guess what?... come to find out he names his stuff.

Kathy:       So what does it look like?

Ashley:      It’s kinda thick and average size with the top         covered                       with a white birthmark. It was gross. Girl these men are                   crazy.

Kathy:       Yeah, girl we knew that all men were crazy. That’s why                   we like them.

Ashley:      No! These men in here are crazy… Kenneth is stalking                     me. I can’t get him to stop following me.  Whenever I                      go downstairs, I always see him there. It’s like he                                     comes down there when he knows I’m there.

Kathy:       He’s on anything that’s fourteen and older. (They                                      laugh)

Ashley:      Edward with is penis discoloration… Ooh, he’s just a                      liar! I can’t believe he cheated on his fine ass wife with                     me. I know I’m fine but they have a baby together. He                         don’t even care and that’s what turns me off about him.                             He just wants to stick his dick in anything that moans.                      If I were in his shoes, no temptation in the world would                            make me cheat on her. And as for Frank… I really like                     him. He’s a lot of fun and we have a lot in common.                       I’m supposed to go over his house tonight. You know I                      have to wait til everyone leaves the church. I’m tired of                         throwing a rock at the window, just so he could open                       the back door. I wanna come through the front!

Kathy:       I don’t know why y’all can’t tell people y’all together.

Ashley:      He said we needed to wait til he gets his own church                         and I can be his First Lady.  (Looking up at the ceiling.)

Kathy:       Are you serious?

Ashley:      Yes… and you know I gets what I want.

Kathy:       What about Melissa?

Ashley:      Melissa who? She betta get a life and stay focused on                       school, cuz she will get her feelings hurt playing this                            game with me.

Kenneth:   (Elevating his voice) A’ight can I get everyone to come                             to the choir stand. We have a new song I want you all to             learn. I have two people that have the potential to tear                          this song up! So let us get started.  I want to see Melissa                  and Ashley. (The girls walk toward the organ) I wanna                    hear both y’all sing.
        
         (Frank and Kenneth started playing and Melissa starts to        sing.)
        
Melissa:     (Sounding hoarse) (the choir joins in)                                                 It’s over now, it’s over now, I feel like I can make it,                     the storm is over now.

Kenneth:   That sounds good we just need to work on a few                               notes…  Ashley it’s your turn.

Ashley:      (Music starts) verse (the choir joins in) It’s over now,                       it’s over now, I feel like I can make it, the storm is over                         now. (Ashley starts to feel the song) Hallelujah, Thank                            you Jesus… (She does a bunch of runs and the                                choir gets rowdy.)

Kenneth:   (Shouting) That was beautiful… Thank both of y’all.

         (They go back to their seats, people are patting their                backs saying “Good Job!”)

Ashley:      Thanks… Kathy how was that?

Kathy:       That was tight… You sang your butt off. Who was you                            trying to impress?

Ashley:      The man on the keyboard.

         (Choir Rehearsal is over. Kenneth comes up to Ashley.)

Kenneth:   Ashley… Can I talk to you for a minute?

Ashley:      What’s up?

Kenneth:   I really enjoyed watching you sing. And I was                                   wondering if you would like to get together to rehearse                             the song.

Ashley:      Oh, so I got the song.

Kenneth:   Yeah! You sounded great and you look good as hell.                        You should meet up with me so I can help you with the                           song.
                  
Ashley:      How are you gonna help me?

Kenneth:   (Standing behind her, grinding on her butt) I can…

Ashley:      What!... What are you doing?

Kenneth:   (grabbing her closer and moaning) Oooo…. Ooh…                          Wait…

Ashley:      (Pulling away) Let me go! You’re nasty… I know you                     didn’t cum that quick!

Kenneth:   Man… I’m sorry.

Ashley:      I’m not feeling you like that… You’ve been messing                        with me for years. I’m tired of you being downstairs                    when I’m there. I don’t like it when you look at my                    breast. When you hug me it just doesn’t feel right. I                             think you’re sexy and all, but I don’t like what you’re                     about. You are not my type. I just respect your music.                      I’m not gonna step on your girlfriend or soon to be                       wife’s toes. I like her and she is cool peeps… plus,                        she’s pregnant… I just don’t get you guys!

Kenneth:   Us guys… What do you mean?

Ashley:      Y’all have women and don’t even wanna be with them.                             Y’all need to just let them women know, so they can                        move on.

Kenneth:   I can’t help it… I love women!

Ashley:      And if you told those women how you are they                                 wouldn’t love you. (Walking away) MEN!

Scene Five

                (Ashley was invited to Frank’s house after                       church on Sunday. Edward is in his office                     and Kenneth is sitting in the parking lot)

Ashley:      (On her cell phone) Hey Kathy. Why do I think I see                        Kenneth’s car in the parking lot? I told you he’s                               following me.

Kathy:       What is he doing there? Is he in the shop?

Ashley:      N’all… The shop is closed. Nobody should be in the                       building but Frank. (Whispering) Girl! He’s sitting in                            his car.  (Ducking down) I hope he don’t see me. Girl                     let me go… I’ll call you… Aw! Hell N’all… I think I                          see Edward’s car too. What the fuck is this “Catch                            Ashley Up Day” … Kathy…

Kathy:       Yeah, girl… Whatcha gonna do?

Ashley:      I was gonna ask you the same thing.

Kathy:       Call him.

Ashley:      A’ight bye

Ashley:      (Making a phone call) Hello

Frank:        Hey, what’s up with you?

Ashley:      Is the coast clear, cuz I see Edward’s car and Kenneth is                   sitting out here.

Frank:        Rev. Jr. is in his office and he said he was leaving in                         five minutes. I don’t know why Kenneth is out there.                     Well he could have been in the shop, cuz they just                            closed. Did he see you?

Ashley:      I don’t think so…. But I’m not trying to be seen.  I                           don’t need no trouble, cuz my mama would kill me.

Frank:        Wait for about five minutes then come in. I will leave                      the front door open and my red light on in the                                apartment. The door will be unlocked.

Ashley:      (Smiling) A’ight

         (Ashley walks up to the front door and opens it, it makes a squeak)

Ashley:      Hello…(Frank stood at his door. Kenneth walks through the front door.)

Melissa:     (Coming down the stairs from Rev. Sr.’s office) And                        where do you think you’re going, Ashley? I know not                            my man’s house.

Rev. Jr.:     Melissa…Where do you think you’re going? I know I                     didn’t hear you say your man.

Melissa:     umm… I was coming to ask Rev. Smith something.

Rev.Jr.:      No you wasn’t… Does daddy know? Uh… Who’s                           that at Rev. Smith’s door? (Ashley peeks her head out)                      Ashley? What are you doing here so late?

Ashley:      Not you!... (being sassy) I came to give Frank                                   something.

Melissa:     Give him what?

Rev. Jr.:     What do you care? You’re not supposed to be dating                       him.

Kenneth:   What’s all the commotion about in here?

Ashley:      Why are you here? I’m tired of you following me.                            You’re a nasty pervert… Cumming on my ass in 5                         seconds! I feel like I’ve been raped for years…                                    (Coming to a realization) Oh! Now I get it, when                                       you hug women you are cumming at the same time.                          And the only reason I          didn’t tell anyone, was because I                             was confused. And word around church is, you’ve                         messed with all the girls over the age fourteen.                                       (Kenneth stood there with a blank look.) And                              Melissa… (Walking out the door) if you are fucking                        Frank, I guarantee you (rubbing her ass) he’s gonna                          remember me. (Frank smiles) Oh and Edward make                       sure you tell your wife I’ve also been acquainted with                             ROSCO… May           god bless us all! (slamming the door)

         (BLACKOUT)      
        
ACT TWO
Scene One

         (Frank’s house)

Frank:        (On the phone) Listen… wait… N’all it’s not like that.                     She’s cool and all but we’re only friends. Yeah, she                          likes me… But Rev. Sr. has spoken… N’all, I do like                        you… (a knock at the door) A… hold on for a second.                         Let me go, I’ll call you later. (Hanging up) (lights go                        down)       

         (Lights come up. Ashley and Kathy is driving in Ashley         mom’s car)

Kathy:       I thought you said we was going to the store. The store                    is back there.

Ashley:      Man… I just need to see for myself.

Kathy:       ASHLEY!

Ashley:      What?

Kathy:       Are you crazy?

Ashley:      Yes! Crazy for Frank! (Sounding evil) And I can’t let                      Melissa get him…Man, Kathy we really bonded. It                      wasn’t just sex, sometimes we didn’t even have sex we                         just talked. I’m talking about talked til the sun came up.             I like what he’s about and I know he likes me. Melissa                     is just throwing herself on him because she wants it all.                        Well, this is one thing she can’t have.

         (They pull up to Frank’s house.)

Ashley:      Okay, Kathy you stay in the car… if I’m not back in ten                  minutes or something seems weird come in. Just act                          like you trying to see if the shop is open. (She closed                       the car door.)

Kathy:       (Rolling down the window) Okay!  Hey, Ash… Be                          careful.

Ashley:      A’ight


         (Ashley goes up to the front door and opens it)

Ashley:      (Talking to herself) Okay, that’s one door… one more                     left. I wonder what he’s doing? (She reaches for                                Frank’s door knob.) Why is the door unlock? Now see,                          black people don’t go into unlocked doors, but in this                    case I’m trying to see something. (She walks in)

Frank:        (moaning) OOWW! Right there… A little slower. Yeah                   that’s it… Come here!

Ashley:      (She barges into the room) Aw! Hell N’all…Come                           where? Unh uh… Melissa, you can get off your knees                         I’m sure your daddy won’t appreciate seeing you that                      way. Frank you disgust me. (She storms out his                                       apartment.          Frank comes running out)

Frank:        Ashley, Wait! It’s not what you think…

         (Kathy gets out the car.)

Ashley:      Then what is it? She was just washing your balls with                      her tongue and blowing your dick with her hot breath.

Frank:        N’all she just…

Melissa:     (Interrupting, still fixing her clothes.) I just                                        what! You didn’t tell her that we was together?

Ashley:      Together when? Not last night! Maybe when he’s at                         your parent’s house!

Melissa:     (Walking toward Ashley) Baby, we been fucking for a                     while.

Ashley:      Well you’ve been fucking us cuz we been fucking since                   the beginning. And I know you ain’t got skills to pull                            shit without throwing your last name around.

Melissa:     (Grabbing Ashley’s hair) I’ll throw you around… Bitch

Kathy:       (Running towards Ashley.) What the fuck? Let her                           go… (hitting Melissa) Bitch!

Ashley:      N’all let me go Kat! I’m bout to fuck her up.

Frank:        (Grabbing Melissa) Stop! This ain’t called for.
                  
         (Everyone from the shop comes outside including Rev. Sr.)

Rev. Sr.:    (Running to Melissa) What’s going on?

Ashley:      You’re daughter’s a hoe.

Rev. Sr.:    Melissa! What is she talking about? Why are y’all out                      here acting like this? Come into my office! (Heading                       towards the office, talking to the crowd.) There’s                                      nothing going on here, y’all can get back to what it was                            y’all was doing.

Melissa:     (Sitting in the office) Daddy! It wasn’t my fault.

Ashley:      What! Girl you betta get it right. Yo, ass stepped to me.                             I ain’t nobody’s punching bag.

Rev. Sr.:    Lady! Get a hold of yourself. I need to know the whole                             situation. Ashley you start.

Melissa:     Daddy!

Rev. Sr.:    I think I’ve heard enough out of you. Go head,                                  Ashley…

Ashley:      Well, Rev. Sr. I was coming to see (pointing at him)                         Frank.  I thought something was wrong because his                       door was open. I walked in and saw Melissa…

Melissa:     Daddy, she’s lying.

Ashley:      (With an attutide) She was on her knees giving Frank                       oral pleasure.

Frank:        N’all Rev. Sr. it wasn’t like that.

Ashley:      That’s the same thing he said to me when I found her                       sucking his dick.

Melissa:     (Rev. Sr. looking surprised) Daddy!... Wait! Let me                          explain.

Ashley:      I was disgusted… The only thing I said to her was that                     she can get off her knees, daddy wouldn’t like that…

Rev. Sr.:    (Very upset) Let me get this straight. All  y‘all…                               fornicating around here, huh? (beat) Melissa, I am so                       disappointed in you. And Frank… I didn’t bring you                      here to be the pimp in          the church. These people will be                           putting their trust in you… you know that? (beat) Now                            what are we gonna do? I tell you what… everybody get                             out… so I can think. Ashley, can you also please wait                      around for a minute? I would like to talk to you as well.

Ashley:      (She walked out the door) Okay…

Kathy:       (Waiting by the car) What happened?

Ashley:      Nothing… You know daddy’s little girl is just in a little                  trouble. He’s mad at Frank too.

Kathy:       What about you?

Ashley:      What about me? He said he wanted to talk to me. But,                      I’m not trying to hear him. He’s not worried about me,                         he just wants me to keep my mouth shut. You saw all                            those people out there! That is his little girl… Now you                    know the people in the shop is wondering what was                         going on?

Kathy:       Yeah, girl you know they are sitting around trying to                       figure out why we were whipping her ass. (They                              laughed)

Ashley:      Girl, let’s go

Kathy:       Didn’t he tell you to wait?

Ashley:      Yeah, so… I need to get home so I can tell mama.                             (They drive off.)

Kathy:       Do you think she’s gonna be mad?

Ashley:      Yeah… She don’t like me to fight. Plus, I have to tell                       her about Rev. Jr. and Frank. She’s gonna think I’m                       nasty. I just have to tell her that I truly like Frank and I                    thought we had something special.

Kathy:       What about Rev. Jr.?

Ashley:      Well, I was only messing with him because he came at                     me. I thought it was flattering that an older man was                         liking me. And girl it didn’t hurt that he was kinda cute,                 and he had some money. Also, he was married with a                       child. See, I was only looking at the fact that I was                            pulling this man, with all this baggage…It was easy                          though, cuz he was already looking at me, and all I had                         to do was talk to him and tell him what he wanted to                     hear… and why am I telling you this when I’m gonna                           have to turn around and tell mama the same thing.

Kathy:       To get your story together, cuz the shit is about to hit                       the fan!

Ashley:      Don’t say that… I didn’t want this to happen. The only                            reason I went to his house is cuz I’m really feeling him.                   We did things I’ve never done with anyone. Why can’t                          I have what I want!

Kathy:       Do you really think you could have lived that life-style?

Ashley:      Uh- yeah… I’m… I’m…

Kathy:       You’re what… Not into the church life-style

Ashley:      A life-style is a life-style. (They pull up to Ashley’s                         apartment and get out.) See you later…

Kathy:       (Walking down the street to her house) A’ight, girl…                       call me.

Scene Two

         (Ashley walks through her front door. Monica and Amber are         sitting in the kitchen.)

Ashley:      (Taking a breath) Okay… here I go

Monica:     Ashley is that you?

Ashley:      (Very soft spoken) Yes, ma’am (slowly walking to the kitchen)

Amber:      Hey, Ash… Can you take me to the store? I need some                    candy.

Monica:     You don’t need any candy… you would like some                           candy.

Amber:      Yeah, I would like some candy… Can you huh? Can                       you? Can she mama? Can she…

Monica:     After dinner… Are you ready to eat… I made some                          greens, macaroni and cheese with some baked chicken.                        (Looking up at Ashley) Girl! What happen to you?                             Where have you been?

Amber:      Are you okay? What happened to you?

Ashley:      Don’t get mad mama… I got into a fight.

Amber:      Ooooooooo…

Monica:     With who? Where were you?

Ashley:      I was at the church. And it was…

Monica:     It was who… Aw, don’t tell me? (Putting her face in                        her hands) Why?

Ashley:      Mama, she started it, you can call Kathy, she was there.

Monica:     Was it worth it… now our name is about to be dragged                             in the mud.

Ashley:      Mama, Melissa was sucking Rev. Smith’s…

Monica:     Ash… wait… Amber go to your room.

Amber:      Aw… Mama, do I have to?

Monica:     Yes, now go (Amber leaves) Now what was you                                saying? (Walking to her bedroom.)

Ashley:      I caught Melissa sucking Frank’s penis. She was mad                       and embarrassed that she got caught on her knees.

Monica:     What are you saying?

Ashley:      I’m saying Melissa was sucking Frank off… I was                            going over there to talk to him…

Monica:     What were you going to talk about?

Ashley:      Well… Mama, we’ve been seeing each other for a                             while.

Monica:     What? ... When?

Ashley:      Mama, I’ve been liking him since I first seen him and                      you knew that.

Monica:     Yeah, but I wasn’t expecting you two, to be getting it                       on, so soon. I thought he was a respectful young man.                        Yeah, he’s fine and all but I thought he was all about                      the Lord…

Ashley:      That’s not all…

Monica:     What else?

Ashley:      Well, Rev. Jr. …

Monica:     Rev. Jr. what?

Ashley:      (speaking softly) I had sex with him too, but it was a                        mistake.

Monica:     (Raising her voice) What! A mistake… Are you crazy?                             He’s married with a child. (Getting closer in her face)                      Does his father know about this?

Ashley:      (Walking backwards) I don’t know… the only thing                        that was said was that he wanted to talk to me.

Monica:     What did he say?

Ashley:      I didn’t stay, I wanted to come home and tell you.

Monica:     Is he gonna call me…

Ashley:      I don’t know… he told us to leave, cuz he had to think.                            Mama, I’m sorry… I didn’t mean for this to happen… I                   … I just wanted to be with Frank. He told me I would                      be his First Lady.

Monica:     He told you what? Y’all didn’t even date, how you gonna be somebody’s First Lady if y’all never been seen together. What about Rev. Jr.? How did you end up in bed with him?

Ashley:      The day of the motorcycle ride he told me he was interested in me. He gave me his number and a fake name to use when I called him. He said, wouldn’t no one know but him.

Monica:     What name was that?

Ashley:      Terrell… But mama see… He came at me. I thought it                      was flattering to be hit on by an older man.

Monica:     (Being sarcastic) An older man with a baby! Ooo…                          how great was that? You now have humiliated our                          whole family. Did you think about that?

Ashley:      No!

Monica:     You know you’re only seventeen and I can press                              charges on him? What was he thinking? I should have                     known when he took so long coming back from that                            ride. (Taking a minute) Now what I’m I gonna do? I’m                        gonna be the laughing stock of the church. (Monica’s                      phone rings.) Ashley, go in your room. (She answers it)                   Hello…

Felicia:      Girl did you hear what happened?

Monica:     (Sitting on her bed) Aw… man… already

Felicia:      So I take it you know.

Monica:     Girl, this is some bullshit! Why it had to be me? So                          what do you know?

Felicia:       Well, the only thing people are saying is that Melissa and Ashley was fighting over Frank. Frank has to go to some type of ministry counseling then he can come back to the church.

Monica:     What about Melissa?

Felicia:      I’m not sure… no one is saying… that’s why I’m                              calling you cuz I heard this had something to do with                          Ashley. See… these kids are growing up too quick. My                         little girl is starting to feel herself…

Monica:     Felicia, I don’t know what I’m gonna do. I just feel like                            I wanna cry… Lord, give me the strength… (Another                         call comes in) Felicia, I gotta go, another call’s coming                     in.

Felicia:      Okay, call me later… (She hangs up)

Monica:     (Irritated) Hello

Mother:     Hi, Sister Magee… This is Mother Morris… I was Morris      calling because I was concerned about Ashley.

Monica:     (With attitude) Ashley is fine…

Mother:     I just wasn’t sure you was aware…
Morris      

Monica:     (Yelling) Aware of what? Aware of the fact that our                         church is full of Devil’s… Listen… I’m not sure why                    you called, especially when you’ve never called me                          before. I can’t stand fake, phony people. All of y’all are              hypocrites and I can’t be apart of this.

Mother:     Sister Magee, I’m sorry…
Morris

Monica:     You sorry… Me too… (Hanging up, yelling) Ashley                        come here.

Ashley:      (Walking in the bedroom) Yes ma’am…

Monica:     So our names are in peoples’ mouths now… And it                          tastes good to them. People love to see you down.

Ashley:      Mama, I’m sorry…

Monica:     I can’t hear sorry’s… I only need to hear God telling                        me what to do? You get yourself ready for tomorrow.                            Goodnight! (Ashley walks out the room. Monica gets                     on her knees) Lord, I come to you today because I have                           a problem. I need you to guide me in the right direction.                  I feel very hurt and vulnerable, Lord give me the                               strength to follow you in this time of tribulation… these                  words I pray in Jesus’ name… Amen.

Scene Three

         (Sunday morning and the Magee house is very quiet.)

Monica:     Amber and Ashley come eat breakfast!

Amber:      (Walking to the kitchen) Good Morning! Mama, can I                     have some orange juice?

Monica:     Sure sweetie, (Yelling) Ashley! Get your butt down                         here.

Amber:      She was in her room standing in the mirror.

Monica:     Get down here now… (Ashley enter the kitchen) That’s                   what your problem is now, thinking you’re cute and                        everybody wanna talk to you. The wrong person is                      gonna talk to you and take your little ass. Sit down so                             we can eat. We don’t wanna be late for church.

Ashley:      Mama, can I have some more bacon?

Monica:     Yeah, but save me some… Okay, now Amber…                                (Taking a deep breath) It might be a little crazy in                                     church today. Just know that God loves you and sees all             you do. If you respect yourself, you are respecting God.

Ashley:      (teary eyed) I tried to respect myself… (Crying) it’s                          hard when you want someone to look at you… you                          think it’s cool because you can say that you been with                            him, him and him and they are older than you…                                       (Monica comes to hug her) But the truth is that they just                 wanna hit it and quit it. I gave myself to them because I                             wanted to be liked and now I don’t even like myself.

Amber:      What’s wrong?

Monica:     (Crying) I’ll tell you later baby, Ash… It’s not you…                      You are so smart and pretty, you don’t need any guy to                        love you. I love you. (Trying to smile) If there is one                      thing I’ve taught y’all about people, it’s that you are on                      top and everyone wants to be you. Boys want what you                             got and girls will try to take what you got… But baby,                     you have to try to stay true to who you are, so you can                            keep what you got… (Slightly laughing) Do you get                       me? …

Ashley:      Yeah… (Smiling) I think so…

Amber:      I love you too Ash and I know God loves you... She told me so. Did you know I talk to her every night? She told me we was gonna be fine. She always tells me we’re gonna be fine.

Ashley:      How do you know God’s a girl?

Amber:      Cuz… She told me so. (They all laugh)

Monica:     Let’s go girls… I don’t wanna be late. (Rushing to put                     their coats on)

Amber:      Shot gun!

(Blackout)

         (Pulling in front of the church. All eyes on them.)

Monica:     You see what I’m talking about? And they suppose to                      be ‘God’s children’. Well, we are known as God’s                           special plan. Remember who we are here for… He or                       she will be watching. (They all takes a deep breathe and             get out the car.)

Random    Good Morning, Sister Magee… (Looking her up and People:          down)

Monica:     Good Morning… (Directing them to a seat) Sit next to                     me Ashley.

         (Church begins and Rev. Sr starts his sermon)

Rev. Sr.:   Let’s open our bible to Romans 5:8. Once you find it please stand on your feet and read along. (People stand and start reading) Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (They stop reading) Now, according to Romans 5:8, God demonstrated His love for us through the death of His Son. Why did Christ have to die for us? Because Scripture declares all men to be sinful. To “sin” means to miss the mark. The Bible declares “all have sinned and fall short of the glory the perfect holiness of God” (Rom. 3:23). In other words, our sin separates us from God who is perfect holiness righteousness and justice and God must therefore judge sinful man. Amen… Amen (A few people catch the Holy Ghost) Yeah…. (Music starts playing, everyone is doing the Holy Ghost dance.)

Mother:    (Running down the aisle) Thank you Jesus!
Morris      Thank you. (Ushers running behind her.) 

Rev. Sr.:    Alright, Mother Morris… Amen, Brothers and                                  Sisters… At this time I would like us to pray… Rev. Jr                           (Rev. Jr. stands and comes to the podium)

Rev. Jr.:     Can we bow our heads? Lord, we are gathered here                           today to give thanks to you for all you’ve done. We                     thank you for waking us up this morning and seeing fit                            for us to start another day. Thank you for the clothes on           our backs and the homes where we dwell. Lord we                           thank you not only for the material things, but we thank                  you for giving us life to live freely…. always knowing                           that we can lay our problems in the hands of the truly                    merciful. Lord, God, we’ve all done wrong but you’ve                             blessed us with your amazing grace; your son Jesus                          sacrificed his life so that we could have eternal life. We                             all come as God’s children saying thank you;                                 everybody says Amen. (Church says Amen, random                       applause, music starts)

         (Choir stands and sings) (choir ends)

(Rev. Sr. approaches podium, members are riled-up)

Rev. Sr.:    Yeah Choir! Yeah… I love when my choir sangs . Not                     sings but sangs! Alright choir… Amen, amen, amen. At                 this time we would like to invite Sister Gilbert to bring                             us our weekly announcements.

         (Walking to the front, grabbing the microphone from a Deacon)

Sister         Thank you Rev. Sr. giving honor to Our Lord and        
Gilbert:      Savior Jesus Christ… Giving praise to our Pastor, First                             Lady, Deacons and everybody. Welcome to Greater                          Faith Baptist, if we have any visitors in the house we                       would like for you to stand at this time. (Giving them a                      moment) We would like to thank all of you for coming                             to Greater Faith Baptist this morning…and we hope                         that you enjoy worshiping with us today. Thank you                     again, you may be seated. Now, it is time for our                                      weekly announcements, feel free to follow along in                        your church bulletin. Weekly schedule, On Sunday we                              have Sunday school from 8:45- 9:45. First Morning                         Service starting at 10:15, Second Service 12:30pm.                     Monday the Mother Board meets at 4pm, Evening                           Prayer starting at 6 o’clock. On Tuesdays we have our                       young adult choir reheasal at 7pm… As you all know                      we are set to travel to 20 cities… (Audience claps) You                             all hear the choir today, am I right? That’s right! We                            would like to continue to support our young chil’ren.                            (Audience claps with amens.) Wednesdays our Junior                             choir rehearses at 6pm…  Make sure y’all get our                              babies out to rehearsal, the junior choir ages are 5 to 12.                  And don’t forget about the Pastor’s Anniversary, it is                      this Wednesday…

Ashley:      (Whispering) Mama… Look at Kenneth going                                  downstairs.

Monica:     Why is he going down there, shouldn’t he be on the                         organ. (Leaning around to look) Who’s playing it now?                     (Everyone is looking at her) Dagg… Did I forget to do                        something in the mirror? (Continuing to look, while                            Sister Gilbert is still speaking.)

Ashley:      Well, he likes to meet little girls down there so he can                      grind on their butts. He’s been doing that to me for                       years.

Monica:     (Loud outburst) AWW! HELL N’ALL… Why didn’t you tell me! (Everyone starts looking at her) I can’t take this no more!

         (Monica gets up and pulls Ashley with her.)

Monica:     (Whispering to Amber) If things get crazy in here, here                    are the keys, go to the car.

Amber:      Okay

Monica:     (Interrupting Sister Gilbert) I’m sorry Sister, but I need                             to say this… (Deacons walk toward her.) Don’t you                    come no further, with the mood I’m in, I could kill a                     nigga’.

Rev. Sr.:    Sister Magee… This is not the time or place for that.                        Please, can we discuss this in my office.

Monica:     (Speaking over the mic) Your office can wait… I’m                         sure the congregation would love to here this…                                     (everyone starts whispering to each other.)

Rev. Sr.:    Sister Magee!

Monica:     (Ashley standing next to her) Rev. Edward Scott Sr.,                       congregation… I never thought I would see a day like                      this. Growing up in this church for years I thought I had              a big family. But instead, I got people smiling in my                        face, and fucking my child behind my back. (The                              congregation goes wild)

Rev. Sr.:    Sister Magee! Please get a hold of yourself? This is the                    Lord’s house, that language is not necessary, we don’t                        need…

Monica:     Your son’s dick don’t need to be in my daughter.                                      (Everyone is shocked)

Rev. Sr.:    My son did no such thing. Deacons can you please                           escort Sister Magee…

Monica:     (Pushing them and Ashley) I said… Don’t… come no                      closer. (Pointing) Jr. (Yelling louder) Jr. you hear me.

(Member are scared, everyone’s running out the church, except for the Rev’s, Kenneth, Felicia, Ashley and Monica.)

Monica:     (Reaching in her purse) I want you to see some…

Rev. Jr.:     (Trying to run) Oh no… (Tripping over stuff) God help                            me! (Hides behind organ)

Rev. Sr.:    (Ducking down) Call the cops!

Monica:     (Pulling out the bible) N’all, Call Jesus! .... I can’t even                             imagine how….I can’t believe how you people can call                             this place a house of the Lord. If we ain’t had no place                             else, we had our church... Well, what do we have now?                          (The church is silent, sirens can be heard outside)

         (Monica is still holding the mic, police arrive, Ashley is in     shock.)

Police 1:    Everybody freeze! …What’s going on here?

Monica:     This church is full of Devils.

Police 2:    We got a call that someone here has a concealed                                weapon.

Monica:     Officer, the only weapon we have here today is a bunch                   of men sticking their dicks everywhere. I wanna press                          charges on him (pointing to Kenneth, re-entering from                           downstairs.)

         (Police 1 grabbing him)

Kenneth:   Let me go!

Police 1:    Come on let’s go… We’ll get to the bottom of this at                        the station. (Walking slowly out the door)

Kenneth:   I’m innocent!

Girl 2:        (Enters from back of the church) Kenneth told me                                      he was gonna break his engagement and we would be                            together. I’m six months pregnant.

Felicia:      (Running towards him) You bastard! That’s my                                fourteen year old daughter.

Police 2:    (Grabbing her) Let us take care of it. (Trying to fight                        her way loose) Calm down ma’am.

Monica:     Arrest him too! (Pointing to Rev. Jr.) He’s been                                sleeping with my seventeen year old daughter.

Police 3:    (Approaching front of church) Sir, you have to come                       with me (Grabbing him) I’m sure we can get this all                      cleared up.

Rev. Sr.:    I’m coming too. Let me call my lawyer.

Police 1:    (Heading for the front door) I’m going to put him in the                  car…

Police 3:    I’m right behind you…

Police 2:    (Felicia is still rowdy) Lady Please! Calm down!                               If you don’t, I’m gonna have to book you and take you                     down to the station…

Felicia:      Hell n’all! That nigga was raping my baby… (Grabbing                   the officer’s gun) BASTARD! DIE

         (A shot is fired)

Rev. Sr.     (Running to the front door) OH NO!

         (Everyone screams, police 2 grabs the gun, police 4 grabs       Felicia)

Police 4:    (Radioing for help) Two suspects down, can I get an                                 ambulance right away!

Felicia:      (Murmuring over and over again) I got the Devils out                      your house! I got the Devils out your house!

                   (Based on a true story   by Tiny)


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