INT. CHURCH - LATER
Five DEACONS, one of whom is Steve, Andy’s neighbor, sit in a circle in the church. When Andy walks in to join them, they immediately halt their discussion. They all stare at Andy.
ANDY
You guys look serious. You must be talking about the fires. We may have to come up with an alternative location for Sunday’s services and Mike and Isa’s wedding.
STEVE
We’ll take care of that.
ANDY
I was thinking about asking the Methodist Church down on Lincoln to loan us out some space. They owe us from when they needed worship space during their construction.
STEVE
Andy, you’re going to need to step down as Pastor of this Parish. Immediately.
ANDY
What? Why?
STEVE
I think you know why.
DEACON #2
You need some help. And probably a lawyer.
STEVE
Diana called.
ANDY
Guys, I’m in love. I was just trying to get a date.
STEVE
Andy, leave it. And us. We can’t have you as a spiritual leader.
Andy looks around at the Deacon’s.
ANDY
You can’t just decide this. What about the congregation? What about Mike and Isa’s wedding?
STEVE
We’re acting on behalf of the congregation. You’ll have to work out wedding plans on your own, but my advice would be to recommend a substitute. Go with God.
Andy realizes the Deacon’s won’t back down.
ANDY
Okay. I guess that’s it, then.
STEVE
Get some help, Andy, and work on returning to the spiritual path.
Dejected and rejected, Andy leaves.
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