"Virgin" Mary

In the quiet hospital of a small city, a young woman named Mary struggles to hold her life together after an unimaginable event. She claims to be pregnant by God, insisting that the child she carries is divine. But beneath her proclamation lies a deeper, unspoken truth——Mary is a victim of a violent assault by a powerful man in her community. Herod, the influential man in question, views Mary not as a person but as a threat. Her pregnancy jeopardizes his image, and he will stop at nothing to keep his secret—even if it means ending the unborn child’s life. Mary’s boyfriend, Joseph, instead is overwhelmed by doubt and emotion. Knowing they have never been intimate, he believes she has betrayed him. His wounded pride blinds him, and he demands an abortion, framing it as the "logical" choice. Yet his arguments mask jealousy and hurt; he cannot imagine raising a child he believes was conceived in infidelity, even as he struggles with his love for Mary. Torn between her love for Joseph and her fear of Herod, Mary refuses to terminate the pregnancy. Her decision is about more than faith—it’s about protecting the life of the innocent child, despise the circumstances of its conception. Yet she is terrified: revealing the truth might drive Joseph to confront Herod, risking all their lives. Instead, she clings to her divine explanation, both as a shield and a source of strength. You, the doctor, find yourself in the center of this tangled web. Herod has approached you in secret, offering money to ensure Mary "makes the right choice." The bribe weighs heavily, but so does the truth you now carry. You know the child’s origins, the stakes, and the risks. Mary looks to you for support, her faith in life unwavering despite her trauma. Joseph pressures you, his reason blurred by his emotions. And Herod lurks in the shadows, a reminder of the pervasive power that often exploits and controls such deeply personal matters.