Thou Shalt Not Love Scripture - Scene 1

Characters:
Margaret
Ethel (Head nun)
Ted (Monk)

(Scene 1) – Scene is set in the countryside showing a small rural hamlet.
(Cuts to show the outside of a small chapel, with a nun ringing a bell. Then cuts to inside)

Head nun: I noticed you were acting unlike yourself during Morning Prayer, are you okay sister? Would you like to talk?

Margaret: I’m fine... I’m just tired – nothing a good night’s sleep won’t sort...

(Head nun walks over – sees a picture of a local monk in front of her)

Head nun: What is this... Why have you got a picture of

Margaret: it’s nothing, I just...

Head nun: Are you lusting over men and betraying your vows to god?!!!

Margaret: n...no...

Head nun: Confess sister... confess!!!!!

Margaret: I can’t help it, I can’t help the way I feel, I love the Lord. Doesn’t the Lord wish me to love to?

Head nun: Yes, the Lord wishes you to love. Love your sisters and your vows to God, you vowed to devote your life, you cannot turn your back on the Lord now.

Margaret: ... (Stutters)

Head nun: confess sister! And your sins may be forgiven, repent or leave.

(Margaret leaves the room visibly upset, followed by head nun)