Alberto - based on a true story

Author: andydougan

Date: March 14, 2001

by andydougan
3-14-01
Spain, 1942
Oh, Father Abraham. This is the happiest day of my life. Today my son begins his studies to become a priest.
Yes, Mrs Rivera. You have prepared him well for this great calling.
No, mama...NO! I don't want to go...take me home, mama, please!
Alberto, stop that! You must come...you must!
Brother Alberto, your relatives are here to take you home. Your mother is dying.
WHAT, FATHER? ...(gasp) OH, NO! No, father!...I'm NOT going back home!! THIS is my house! THIS is my family! The CHURCH is my mother!