marybeth summers | district ten | fin

Morning breaks and the sunrise paints a spectacle on the walls of the dining room from the windows. Orange and yellow dances around the figure that stands at the head of the tables carrying the goods in her hands that glow with the sun. God is igniting a spotlight on the heavenly baked bread that has been so sufficiently prepared by the blessed hands of Marybeth Summers. Lust is a sin, but many are prepared to repent so that they can break the loafs handmade by Marybeth. Her baked goods are believed to be a gift of God, the flesh of Todd that they will only ever be able to taste. What a blessing it is for them to feast on her consecrations for this fine breakfast.

The kitchen disciples lay the tables for other followers while Marybeth lays her tray for the holy father himself, carrying the fair smile that has granted her so many compliments and approvals. While she can owe everything to God, the father has given her offerings of a second chance. Her blood once tainted by an estranged brother, Father Garcia has rinsed away the sins of her family name, offering the hand of his prodigal son to her own.

A perfect match, she thinks. Such an expectation, like baking the new generation of Todd worshippers. It is the ideal way for Marybeth to thank God for his forgiveness, for her brother’s crimes.

Since learning of the match, Marybeth has endeavored to ensure that Tanner Garcia does not regret the joining of their hands. Small gifts wait for him wherever he goes. For it would be the biggest failure she could bestow upon the church if she were ever to sadden the prodigal son. She prays every night that he will love her, care for her and she will never disappoint the holy one in return.