Cast: Two women, MARY and ELIZABETH

Length: 7 minutes

There are two stools on stage. ELIZABETH is standing by her stool, looking toward the entrance. After a moment MARY enters and runs toward her. They embrace.

ELIZABETH: Mary! It's so wonderful to see you!

MARY: Oh, Elizabeth! It's been so long. I've missed you!

ELIZABETH: Here, sit down beside me.

MARY and ELIZABETH sit.

ELIZABETH: (Surprised, holding her stomach) Oh! Mary! (With a look of comprehension) Now I understand!

MARY: What? What do you understand?

ELIZABETH: As soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leapt for joy. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

MARY: Yes, he is blessed.

ELIZABETH: And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what …