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It Began with a Rabbit's Foot

Album: 20: A Journey of Choices

Episode: 266

Lesson/Theme: Redemption; salvation.

Bible Verse: Romans 3:10,23; 5:8; 10:8-10

Characters: Lucy, Connie, Eugene, Whit, Katrina, Tom

Writer: Paul McCusker

Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Original Air Date: April 30, 1994

Last Air Date: January 30, 2009

Description:
Katrina arrives at Whit’s End in an agitated, though outwardly calm, state. The college is making cutbacks, and her job has been cut. Effective immediately, she has no work. Connie comforts her, then comes up with an idea: Katrina can work at Whit’s End! Once Whit walks up, Connie tells him about Katrina’s situation. Whit promptly hires Katrina. Then, Whit leaves with Lucy to give her information for an Odyssey Times article she’s doing on the creation of the Bible Room. When Eugene finally appears on the scene, Connie excitedly tells him the wonderful news about Katrina. But instead of being pleased, Eugene is uncomfortable. Strangely enough, he immediately rushes out to buy a newspaper. So Connie gives Katrina the grand tour. In the process, they comes across Whit and Lucy. Katrina is as intrigued by the Bible Room’s creation as Lucy is, so Whit and Connie proceed to tell both Lucy and Katrina the story of its creation. In the midst of this, Eugene returns with his newspaper. He shows Katrina the many jobs she could take instead of working at Whit’s End. Everyone is confused by Eugene’s actions. Whit makes it clear to Eugene that, for now, Katrina will stay. Katrina asks to hear the rest of the Bible Room story. But before Whit can continue, Eugene asks to speak to him privately. In Whit’s office, Eugene reveals why he is so reticent about having Katrina work there: He’s in love with her, and he’s afraid she will be affected by the place’s prevailing views on Christianity. Eugene’s concerns are confirmed when Connie enters a few moments later to retrieve a book on the basics of Christianity. Katrina is captivated by the story of the Bible Room. As it turns out, she is interested in Christianity. Eugene is too late. Connie and Katrina leave to continue their discussion. Eugene sighs heavily and goes back to work. Lucy gets a final quote from Whit for her column: "The Bible Room is a wonderful example of what Whit’s End is all about: Redemption, taking that which appears to be useless and making it useful once again. Just like Jesus does with our lives."

Questions:
Why do you think Eugene was so concerned that Christianity would affect Katrina? Why did Eugene say he doesn’t really understand what love is? What would you say love is? What does it mean to “redeem” something? Why was Jesus’ redemption so important?