Chapter one
Introduction of the Main Leads
Joseph: WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU’RE PREGNANT?!
The crowd turns to look at them.
Joseph: (whispering) We haven’t even… done the thing yet.
Pause.
Mary: You’re probably wondering who the heck is pregnant and why this guy was shouting like a banshee.
Joseph: Hey!
Mary: What?
Joseph: I was not shouting like a banshee.
Mary: Oh yes, you were. Actually… more like a mountain goat than a banshee.
Joseph: Mary!!
Mary: Yes, Jojo?
Joseph: Never mind.
Mary: Anyway, before my pet goat decided to interrupt me, let me introduce myself. My name is Mary, a—
Joseph: They already know your name, so cut the formalities and get straight to the point.
Mary: Rude! I would’ve continued if you could stop interrupting me, you monkey! Oh, Father, forgive me. See? You’re making me insult people.
Joseph: I didn’t put those words in your mouth, Mary!
Mary: Please, leave!
Joseph: No! I want to introduce myself too.
Mary: Sigh.
Joseph: What’s up, peeps? My name is Joseph, a.k.a. the Carpenter Boy. I can make almost anything with wood, nails, and my trusty hammer. Not to mention, I’m also engaged to the baddest, prettiest girl in all of Nazareth.
Crowd: Awwww!
Joseph: Even though she’s annoying!
Mary: Weirdo!
Joseph: Stay tuned if you want to see my twin I mean, my fiancée and me in action!
Mary: The flip do you mean twin? Why not wife? 😒
Joseph: Yeah, but—
Mary: No “buts!” Anyway, you guys should stay tuned to read our crazy love story… and discover our unexpected and unplanned surprise!