EDITOR’S NOTE: This article appears in the March 22, 2004, issue of National Review.
FADE IN:
INT. SMALL CANDLELIT ROOM
It’s the Last Supper. The Apostles are gathered around the table, with their spouses (and spouse-equivalents). Jesus sits at the center of the table, gazing wisely at his company.
JESUS
A simple meal, yes, but a fine one.
PETER
What’s interesting is that the bread and the wine were both produced in a sustainable way.
JESUS
Really? I didn’t know that.
ANDREW
We know a guy who produces all of his own stuff, totally organically. You should try his artisan cheeses.
JESUS
That would be nice. But I may not have time to do it. I don’t have much time left to walk among you.
PETER
What? Why?
JESUS
One of you will betray me, one who is eating with me now.
ANDREW
What are you talking about? That’s crazy!
JAMES
One of us? C’mon!
JESUS
Hey, don’t shoot the messenger. I’m just sharing info, here.
JUDAS
Excuse me, I hate to interrupt, but I’ve been going over the bill, and did somebody order a separate entrée?
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