Theme: The family that fails to build its house on the Rock, Jesus, is heading for some stormy weather.

Summary: Shirley, the daughter, had a bad day at school. Mom had a hard day at home, and Dad comes home tired and out of sorts. There is bound to be an explosion.

Playing Time: 3 minutes

Setting: Shirley's home

Props: School books

Costumes: Contemporary, casual

Time: The present

Cast
SHIRLEY -- a teenager
MOTHER -- her mother
FATHER -- Shirley's father

SHIRLEY: (ENTERS AND SLAMS HER BOOKS ON THE TABLE)

MOTHER: (SINCE SHIRLEY HAS SPOKEN NO GREETING, MOTHER ACTS IF SHE IS SHIRLEY SPEAKING) "Hello, Mother, how was your day, Mother?" (SHE RESPONDS TO HER OWN QUESTION AS HERSELF) Oh, my day was fine, Shirley. How was your day? (PLAYING SHIRLEY AGAIN) "My day was lousy, Mother."

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