One day after church Pastor Malcomb asked Tasha if she might stay for a bit. “Don’t worry, you’re not in any trouble that I know of. And I’ll give you a ride home.”

Once the church was empty, Pastor Malcomb took Tasha by the hand and led her to the altar. “This is entirely up to you,” he said, “but I was wondering if you might like to try a special communion.”

“How is it special?” Tasha asked.

“You know the part about ‘take of my body’?”

Tasha nodded.

“I thought we might try something a little more substantial. Does that sound good to you?”