Living Navity Scene
Maryse looked around the classroom and smiled. They were all engaged in cutting out the snowflakes and gluing them to the windows. Preparations for Christmas were in full swing.
"I spoke to the headmistress. She would like to prepare something for the children, " Luke told Maryse at lunch. Both worked at an abandoned children's institution. "I've been thinking about that, too," Maryse nodded. Jia Penhallow, director of the Alicante Children´s Home, sat down with them.
"What would you two say, rehearse the Living Nativity Scene and sing some carols?" She asked them.
"Sure, why not," they both nodded.
"Alright kids, we need your help," they addressed Alec, Izzy, Jace, Magnus, Clary and Simon.
"We were given the task of rehearsing the show for the children. And we could use helping hands. Jia said she would ask Aline and Helen. "
"Doesn't Helen have a dozen siblings?" Izzy grinned. "I think Helen will ask her siblings and Emma for help."
"Let's get to it," Alec nodded. "What's the matter?" He asked. "We have to rehearse the Living Nativity Scene and then some carols."
"We'd love to help," Simon nodded. "I'm glad. Simon, I know you have a band. Could you take care of the accompanying musical number? ”
"Sure, Mrs. L," Simon smiled.
"What did I let myself be persuaded to do?" Alec groaned as he dressed up in his costume. "Take it as a preparation," Aline laughed.
"Then when you and Magnus get a baby." Alec just rolled his eyes. "This is freat," Jace laughed.
"Joseph and Mary in a gay presentation!"
"Shut up!" Alec and Aline protested at the same time. Magnus entered Alec's field of vision and Alec's chin dropped. His boyfriend, as one of the Three Wise Men, was completely edible.
"You're drooling, Lightwood!" Aline scrambled into him.
Kit took on the role of narrator. That was the only thing Alec thanked them for not having to talk about it. Alec held a plastic maiden in his arms as the doll slipped out of his hands. "Really, Lightwood?" Aline rolled her eyes. "You should have taken the role of Herod, not Joseph."
"So now I know I won't have children with Alec any time soon," Magnus laughed. "Very funny."
The children, Maryse and Luke, were thrilled with the performance. Everyone turned their heads when the piano came from behind. When Simon started singing, Clary immediately joined him, followed by Izzy, Aline with Helen, and Magnus with Alec and Jace. And Maryse and Luke and the rest of the group joined them.
The next day, they all met in the directors office. "I want to thank you all," Jia began. "You did a great job and the children were absolutely thrilled. Since yesterday, we and other educators have not heard anything other than how much they enjoyed yesterday's event. And it's just your credit. "
"We're glad, Mom," Jiu assured Aline. "Aline is right. So why can't we do something for fun one day. Will show those children that even if they do not have a family, they can enjoy the little things. That they have people around them who care about them. "
"Well said, Alexander."