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Part 3

Remember the Wife of Lot—Part 3

PREVIOUSLY ON REMEMBER THE WIFE OF LOT

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I’m going to real estate classes.

What? We didn’t talk about this! Why?

If you made more money, I wouldn’t have to!

Gloria, wait.

I’ve decided something.

What is it?

To start studying the Bible together.

Do you mean you want me to become a priest?

Come on, Rick.

It’s Jehovah’s Witnesses, isn’t it, Dad?

What are you trying to say?

All I see is an unhappy man.

You have no idea how much pressure Gloria is putting on me.

You’re not the same person that I once knew.


[AT BRIAN & GLORIA’S APARTMENT – GLORIA’S FAMILY IS THERE]

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(Brian approaches the apartment and sees all the shoes outside – He is surprised)

Everybody, squeeze in. Smile.

How did it turn out?

Oh, it turned out good.

Oh, it’s nice.

Very nice.

It’s very nice.

Sure.

It was time for something new. Actually, we got many new things. We even got a new piano for Anna.

Oh, nice.

Yeah.

Oh, Brian is home. Have some dessert, OK?

Thank you.

Hey, Brian.

Hey.

I’ve invited some relatives for dinner.


Yeah, so I see.

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Are you hungry? Do you want some?

Oh, here are the oranges.

Oh, thank you.

Hey, let’s go. Come on.

Wait a minute. Hold—hold on, Gloria. Why did you arrange this without telling me?

Well, surprise!

Why did you arrange this without telling me?

I thought it would be nice to have a family dinner.

But none of them are in the truth.

How else are we going to witness to them?

They’re only here to socialize. They’re not here to talk about Jehovah.

Come on, Brian. They’re family. Let’s go and talk.

Oh.

Is your mother OK?

Eh, she’s fine.

Hey, Henry.


Hey.

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I’ll let you guys talk.

Oh, OK.

Hello, Henry, how are you?

OK. We haven’t seen much of you lately.

Yeah, well, we’ve been pretty busy.

Busy? Well, I can tell you spend a lot of time with your church but not with us. We feel really left out.

Hey, guys.

Hey.

How are you guys doing?

We have other relatives who are Christians. I mean, they really spend time with us during holidays.

Henry, as I’ve explained before, when we became Witnesses, there are just certain practices we don’t want to compromise on. Our beliefs are very important to us. Between that and—and work, we really do have busy schedules.

Well, speaking of work, um, I’m out of work at this moment.

I’m sorry to hear that, Henry.

So if you hear of any job openings, I mean, I’ve got a lot of experience.

Would you excuse us for a moment?


Of course.

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Gloria, recently you have done well. I must congratulate you on your hard work with my company.

Thank you, Uncle.

But do not forget, it’s not just your hard work that has given you all this.

Yes, Uncle.

I understand, and thank you for everything.

Then you must not let me down.

What do you mean, Uncle?

I am talking about your priorities.

What about them?

You must learn to keep your religion in its place. Of course, you can have your God, but it must not interfere with what’s most important in your life — your relatives and your career. Your religion gets in the way of what’s expected of you.

Well, Uncle, I understand how important those things are to you and to all of my relatives, but as I explained to you before, when I became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, spiritual things also became very important to me.

Yes. And I have never agreed with your choice, have I?

No.

And yet I’ve given you this job. I helped you get this beautiful apartment because the way you live reflects on me. You know that since your father


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passed away, I’ve taken the responsibility as family head towards you as wellas your mother and your brother. Have you forgotten all I have done for you?

No. I do remember.

Then you must serve my company and work hard for me. This is for family, Gloria. This must be your priority. You must make me proud. Remember what I’ve said to you. You could lose all this very easily. Do you understand?

Yes, I understand.

Good.

Mom, why are you reading a medical book?

I’m reading about my problem.

Problem? What problem?

The pain in my back.

You didn’t tell me you had any pain.

I called you three times, but you didn’t answer.

Mom, I didn’t see any calls from you.

I wouldn’t need to call you if you would visit me. I hardly see you anymore since you moved here.

Mom, I came by only three days ago.

One day, you’ll come by and find me on the floor, not breathing. I want you to take me to the doctor. Go ahead and laugh.

Are you going to follow his instructions this time?


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At this rate, I may not be around to see my granddaughters get married.

Mom, listen. We’re going to see the doctor tomorrow. OK?

Gloria, when you were little, my mom used to live with us and later yourfather’s mother too. Remember that?

Yes.

My apartment is not like this, big and warm. Mine is cold and drafty, youknow? I think that’s why I have this pain.

Come on, Mom.

“That’s why I have this pain.” Oh, she wants to move in with us. Oh, man.

Hey.

Hey.

Oh, Brother Williams’ next visit is the third week of March. That’s the sameweek of the Memorial. So make sure you put that in your calendar.

OK. Oh, I have a big showing on the same day as the Memorial. It—it’s thenew property that Uncle asked me to handle.

The—the day of the Memorial?

Yeah.

Ah, it’s OK. I—I can get Marty to cover for me once I set up.

OK, you better make sure that he can handle that.

Yeah, I will.


All right. Hey, what were you and Uncle talking about on the balcony tonight?

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It’s nothing. We were just talking about business.

Are you sure? Because it seemed like it bothered you.

Well, he’s putting a lot of pressure on me. It’s OK. I can handle it.

Really? I mean, but can we?

What do you mean?

I’m just saying, look at us. Actually, Joe spoke with me today.

About what?

Well, he’s concerned about us spiritually. He feels we’ve becomematerialistic.

Joe doesn’t understand our background. And is it really wrong to try to improve our life?

No, but, not if it means putting anything or anyone ahead of Jehovah.

But don’t you think that we need to make some sacrifices if we want nice things?

We have made sacrifices, all the wrong ones. You’ve even had to quit pioneering. We’re neglecting family worship, study, service. We’ve even become too busy, or maybe too ashamed, to even pray together. Gloria, we’re drifting apart from each other.

But look at this place. It is so nice. I don’t want to give it up.

Gloria, we don’t want this place if it takes us or you away from Jehovah. Besides, we haven’t been able to rent out the old place yet. We have two


mortgages. But more than that, Gloria, think of all we taught the girls when

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they were little about putting Jehovah ahead of everything else. Do you remember Brother Williams’ talk a couple years ago about not being able to serve two masters and how Lot’s wife put her home ahead of Jehovah? Jesus told her story as a lesson for us. We have to “remember the wife of Lot.” It didn’t have to end that way for her, and it doesn’t have to end that way for us.

Do you think we are that bad?

Come here. I want us to get back to where we were, spiritually. I want youclose to me again, remember? Let’s say a prayer.

OK.

Jehovah God, our heavenly Father, we come before you. We pray all of thisin Jesus’ name.

Amen.

Amen.

We can turn this around. We can do it. OK? Jehovah will help us.

OK.

I’m proud of you.

I’m going to finish cleaning up, OK?

OK.

[GLORIA LOOKS AT HERSELF IN THE MIRROR]

(Gloria reflects on her conversation with Brian) We have to “remember the wife of Lot.” It didn’t have to end that way for her, and it doesn’t have to end that way for us.


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“Remember the wife of Lot.”

(Gloria visualises herself turning into a pillar of salt)

[ANNA AT XOR PHARMACEUTICALS]

Hey, so I was wondering, tomorrow, what time do you think we’ll finish?

Look, Anna, we’re really behind schedule, so I need you to be a team playeron this.

OK. When have I not been a team player?

Some people on the team feel that you’re getting special treatment because we’re related, and I have to make sure that everyone gets treated equally.

When have I ever asked for special treatment?

It’s your church meetings, Anna. If we’re all working overtime, I can’t keepcovering for you so you can go while everyone else stays.

But you said when I started that it wouldn’t be a problem.

Look, I remember what I said, but things change, Anna. And if you want to be part of this team, you need to do your part, and that’s starting now. We’re working overtime every night this week until we get caught up.

Every night? I can’t do that, Kevin. Tomorrow is a really important meeting;it’s the Memorial. I told you already.

I remember, but I can’t make an exception for you. But who knows? Maybe ifwe work hard enough, we’ll get caught up and you could still go.

Fine.


Hey, it’s close to lunch. Let’s grab the rest of the team and get some food,

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and we can talk about this later. OK?

Fine.

Nice haircut, by the way.

Thanks, my dad doesn’t like it though.

Of course.

It was so gross.

Hey, look at those religious fanatics over there. I bet they get along great with your strict parents.

Hey, Anna!

Did you see that?

[GLORIA AT HOME WATCHING THE TV NEWS]

These are the top headlines from BNC News. Death tolls continue to rise in the wake of a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.1 that struck off the northern coast of Taiwan on Tuesday and was felt as far away as Tokyo, Japan. The resulting tsunami has caused devastation in the entire region. Meanwhile, the global financial meltdown continues to plague stocks as market prices dropped drastically once again today. China’s government suspended trading early in fears of a sell off.

(Gloria takes a telephone call from Marty)

Hello?

Gloria.


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Hi.

I was just catching up on where we stand. I’m really looking forward tohelping out with this new property.

Yes, Marty, remember, the showing is on for tomorrow. And you can still help me out when I need to leave, right?

Yes, of course. I wouldn’t miss it. There’s going to be a ton of big investorsthere.

Just be sure you can be there on time. I have to leave once everything is set up. And this is really important to me, Marty. I’m counting on you.

Absolutely, anything for you.

Talk to you later, bye.

You made sure with Marty that he can cover?

Yes, he’ll be there.

Well, why don’t you come over? We’re going to start our Memorial Biblereading.

OK.

OK, so we’re starting with Mark 14:1.

Anna? I thought you had a big day at work.

I did.

Then why are you home so early?

I just— I’m just so ashamed of myself.


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Ashamed? Honey, come over here.

Anna, what are you talking about?

I saw Mary and Ricky out in service today. I couldn’t even acknowledge them. Mom, I don’t know why I’m doing this anymore. The people I’m working with, they’re not who I thought they were. And this job, it’s not making me happy. And I know it’s not making Jehovah happy.

Anna, you can’t just quit like this. I want you to have a comfortable life so that you don’t need to worry about money. You have to be successful with a secure job and it will— it will help you to pioneer.

Mom. I know you care about me, but if I keep this job, I know where it willtake me. It’s changed me so much already. I want to be a success, but I wantto be a success in Jehovah’s eyes.

I had no idea you felt that way. I am sorry. Are you sure that’s what you wantto do?

Yes.

Anna, I am so proud of you because you have the courage to do what Ishould have done.

So, what are we going to do now?

We need to examine our priorities together. But if we make the changes that we need to, we might give up this place. Is that all right with everyone?

Finally. I never liked this place anyway.

Really?

Yeah.


Can we at least keep the new piano?

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Only if we do something about your hair first.

Good point.

[DAY OF THE MEMORIAL]

Can I help you?

Hey, good morning, Sir. How are you?

Good. Thank you.

Good.

My name is Joe, and this morning we’re leaving this invitation with yourneighbors. This is your copy here.

OK, thank you.

OK.

Director Williams, this is a nice surprise. I haven’t seen you since you wereoverseeing our division.

Donald, I didn’t know this was your home.

Yeah, but I mean, what brings you here?

Well, I’ve changed careers.

Really?

Yes.


You must have gotten a really good offer.

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You know, Donald, I finally found a far better career and something more important.

Really?

If you have a moment, I’d love to tell you about it.

Yeah, would you guys like to come in for some coffee or something?

Oh, absolutely.

Yeah, yeah, sure, thanks.

Thank you.

[ARTHUR & MARY WITNESSING]

Morning.

Hello.

OK, uh, what are you guys going to sell me today?

Nothing, Sir.

We have an invitation for you. It’s, uh, to a special event tonight.

OK, sure, thanks.

Hey, aren’t you Arthur Gomez?

Yeah, Joe’s boy, and you must be his wife, um—

Mary.


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Mary, that’s right.

I’m sorry, have we met before?

Oh, yeah, sorry. You probably wouldn’t remember me. But I used to work with Joe. Yeah, and he would always show us pictures of the boys and talk about you guys all the time. I could tell he was really proud of his family.

That’s really nice of you to say, Sir.

Man, Joe, he changed so much. I remember when I first started working with him, he had this temper, and he would just lose it over the smallest thing. But then he really started changing. I guess he said it was what he learned from the Bible, well, from you guys, right?

Actually, you’d be surprised. It was Joe who first suggested that we study theBible as a family, not us.

Really?

Yeah.

OK, this I’ve got to hear.

[BROTHER WILLIAMS & JOE WITNESSING]

Do you ever really regret your decision you made to uh, you know, leave your career and start pioneering?

Bro Williams: Absolutely not. My only regret is that I hadn’t started sooner.

[AT HOME GLORIA PLAYS SONG 18 – GRATEFUL FOR THE RANSOM- ON THE PIANO]

It sounds really nice.


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Thanks, Anna.

What? Is there something wrong with my hair? Tina helped me fix it yesterday.

It’s fine, Anna. You’re beautiful. Do you know that?

Why are you getting all sentimental?

Well, last night, when I told you I was proud of you, I meant it.

Thank you.

I should have never pushed you into that internship. I was pressuring you the way my mother tried to pressure me.

It’s OK, Mom. I know you just want what’s best for me.

I do, but I was setting a bad example for you. You don’t need a prestigious job to pioneer. You just need something appropriate to help you make a living. But I left out the most important thing.

What’s that?

Remember to rely on Jehovah, and he will always help us. Before this job, when I was pioneering, we always had enough. If we put Jehovah first, he will help us no matter what. Anna, everything comes at a cost. If you put your career first, like I’ve been doing, there’s very little left for Jehovah. You made the right decision.

Thank you.

[TINA & BRIAN COME INTO THE ROOM]

Hey, you girls look like you’re enjoying yourselves.


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Did you pick out your outfits for tonight?

Yep. But, Mom, do you really have to go to that showing tonight?

I don’t want to, but I gave my word to Uncle, and he’s expecting me to take care of it. I got myself into this, and now I have to finish it. But this is the last time. Don’t worry.

OK, so you’re not going to be late, right?

I won’t be late.

Marty will be there, and as soon as everything is set up, I can leave. Nothing will happen.

OK.

I just want to make sure that this isn’t going to be a problem.

It won’t be.

Mom, promise me you’ll be at the Memorial.

I promise.

OK.

I have to leave now or I’ll be late.

We’ll see you there.

Yeah, I’ll see you there.


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[BACK AT THE BEGINNING! - GLORIA AT AN APARTMENT VIEWING]

“Hi. You’ve reached Marty. I’m out of the office. Please leave me a message.”

Marty, this is Gloria. Where are you? I’m at the showing now. You know I’mcounting on you to be here. Just—just call me back right away. OK?

Excuse me. I need approval on what time to serve the hors d’oeuvres.

I mean, as soon as guests are arriving.

You know, check with Marty when he gets here. He’s supposed to be handling all of this. Oh, and make sure the wine is open now so it can breathe, OK?

People are starting to arrive. Surely you want me to serve something.

Serve something now then. Go ahead. Figure something out.

Hello, Sir.

Where is the list of property details?

Yes, I can get one for you, Sir. Can I ask you, who is the agent you are working with?

Uh, yes, I’m working with Marty. Where is he?

Marty, yes, he’s on his way, Sir. He will be here very soon. In the meantime, would you like to have something to drink?

Sure.

Come this way, please.


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[BRIAN AT HOME WITH ANNA & TINA]

Girls, you look nice.

Thanks, Dad.

Is Mom on her way to the hall?

You know what? Let me check. Um, let me send her a quick text.

[GLORIA AT THE APARTMENT VIEWING]

I mean, think about it —privacy, outdoor living. Where can you get it in the city, right?

Hmm, it’s true.

Excuse me. I have to talk to other clients as well.

OK, thank you.

Excuse me.

How is it going, everyone? Are you guys doing OK?

Oh, yes, good. When is Marty going to be here? He was supposed to show me some other offerings in this building.

Yes, Marty will be here very soon, Sir.

Um, would you care for another glass of wine?

I can’t stay long. I have another important meeting tonight.


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(Client takes Memorial Invitation out of his suit jacket) [AT HOME WITH BRIAN, ANNA & TINA]

Did she text back?

No, I don’t see anything yet.

Dad, why don’t you just call her? She probably didn’t see your text. Or she could be on her way to the hall already.

Yeah, that’s a good point. Let me just give her a quick call.

Hello?

Hey, the Memorial is going to start in less than an hour. Did you leave yet? Ican’t leave yet.

What? I thought you made arrangements so that you could leave whenever you want?

I know, I know. Marty said he was going to be here, but I can’t reach him now.

Gloria, what are you going to do?

I’ll figure something out. I have to go, OK?

Dad, where is Mom?

She is coming, right? She promised.

Yeah, she said she’d be there.

Yeah, I know, girls. Marty is not there yet. I don’t know what your mom isgoing to do.


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[GLORIA REFLECTS ON HER CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN]

Promise me, you’ll be at the Memorial.

I promise.

Mom. (Gloria imagines herself turning into a pillar of salt) Mom. Don’t lookback. “Remember the wife of Lot.”

“Remember the wife of Lot.”

(Gloria imagines herself turning into a pillar of salt-totally)

[MARTY ENTERS]

Gloria, what’s wrong? Are you OK?

Marty! Finally! You’re here! Where were you? Do you know how many times Icalled you?

I’m so sorry, Gloria. My phone died on the way over here, and the traffic is just terrible!

Well, look, I’ve got everything set up. Make sure you take care of everybody, OK? And do not forget the lease details. And before I go, I have to introduce you to really important brokers. Go! Let’s go! Hurry!

[AT THE KINGDOM HALL – JOE IS GREETING]

The friends are here.

How are you all? Welcome. Come on in.

Hey. Nice to see you, my brother.


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[GLORIA AT THE APARTMENT VIEWING]

Gloria!

Oh, Uncle.

Where are you going?

Oh, Uncle, I-I didn’t know you were coming tonight.

You didn’t think I would give you such an important building to sell and notcheck in on you?

Uncle, we have a really important religious observance tonight. I did everything you asked me to do for the showing, but I have to leave now.

That’s nonsense. You stay right here and care for the investors.

But, Uncle, I did everything for you.

Will you disgrace me here in front of everyone?

You have my respect, Uncle, but I— But what?

There is no discussion. Remember who it is you are speaking to.

I have to go, Uncle. This is most important to me. Jehovah is most important to me. Please understand.

If you leave now, you will lose everything.


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[AT THE KINGDOM HALL]

We invite all to please find their seats. Our program will begin in just a few minutes.

(Donald sits with Joe & Mary Gomez behind Brian, Anna & Tina Park andFrank sits with Ricky & Arthur behind Joe & Mary)

(Gloria arrives – they all hold hands)

Welcome to the observance of the Memorial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To begin our program tonight, we ask all to please stand. We’ll be singing song number 147, entitled “A Special Possession.”

[GLORIA] That night changed me forever. I came so close to letting my relationship with Jehovah slip through my fingers. I almost ended up like a woman in the Bible I would never want to imitate. Thankfully, I was able to change in time because I ‘remembered the wife of Lot.’

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