BACK DRIVTHRU 5'2m0f Drive thru christian counseling RICHIE -- (Speaker) Hi, welcome to Counseling City, the world's first drive thru counseling center. May I help you? TOM -- Hi, yes, I'd like to see a counselor. RICHIE -- (Speaker) Good. My name is Richie and I'll be your counselor today. Will you be using any coupons? TOM -- Coupons? RICHIE -- (Phone rings, speaker voice) Excuse me, sir, there's the phone. Counseling City crisis prevention hotline, may I help you? Yes, we offer Bible oriented Christian counseling. One moment, please. (Speaker with echo) Kareem, hotline one, please. Kareem, hotline one. (speaker) Thank you for waiting, sir, what can I help you with? TOM -- Ah, I'd like the Bible Oriented Christian counseling. RICHIE -- (speaker) Good, please drive forward to counseling bay 12 and step out of the car. (auto accelerates, stops, car door open, close, live voice) Hi, my name is Richie. What's yours? TOM -- Ah, Tom. Mmmmy name is Tom. RICHIE -- Is something wrong, Tom? TOM -- Uh, no, I guess not. I'm just not used to seeing Christian counselors in a yellow and orange stripped uniform. RICHIE -- Yes, well, what can we help you with? TOM -- Well, I'm the youngest vice-president in my company, but I'm afraid that my lack of self-control may limit my further climb up the corporate ladder. RICHIE -- You mean you're yielding to temptation? TOM -- Exactly. RICHIE -- Give me an example. TOM -- Well, I gave up smoking a couple of years ago, but last time I went into one of those high pressure meetings in a smoke-filled room, well, I just lost my presence of mind and before I knew it, my hand was reaching for a cigarette. RICHIE -- You REACHED for a cigarette. TOM -- Yeah, like this, I REACHED for a cigarette. RICHIE -- First Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man and Counseling City is faithful. We will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear." (tearing sound) TOM -- Is it really necessary to tie my hand against my body like that, I mean, with duct tape? RICHIE -- Trust me, Tom, I am a professional. Please go on, finish your story. TOM -- Well, my company is in the sports fashion business. So, when we go to shows and conventions, I am expected to wear some of the latest company products. I have to always look my best. But for some reason people in my office are always bringing homemade cookies and candy into the office. And, before I know it, my hand is reaching for one to many treats. RICHIE -- Your hand is REACHING. TOM -- Yeah, like this, I just reach out and... (tearing sound) ...listen, I've never had counseling where they duct tape both my hands against my body before. Are you sure... RICHIE -- Luke 22:40 "Call on the name of Counseling City and your will be saved." Please continue. TOM -- Well, then, I go to the health spa to work off all those high calorie treats and I that's when I start ogle all those beautiful women in tight fitting... RICHIE -- Matthew 43:12 "If your eyes cause you to sin, cover them up." (tearing sound) TOM -- Listen, do you really have to blindfold me. Are you sure that's what Matthew 43:12 says? Cover them up? RICHIE -- Trust me. TOM -- I can't see a thing. Where are you? RICHIE -- I'm right here, sir, please continue with your story of temptation. TOM -- Well, the worst thing is the on-the-job pressure. Sometimes when I don't think I can take it anymore, I slip out the side door and play hookie for the rest of the day. RICHIE -- So, what you're saying is that you WALK out. TOM -- Yes, I walk out. (tearing sound) More duct tape? Say, what are you doing? RICHIE -- "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one." Do you know that scripture verse, Tom? TOM -- Yes, but where does it say you have to bind up my legs? I can't even walk. I can't even move. What kind of Christian counseling is this anyway.... (tearing sound) Mmmmm. Mmmmm. Mmm. Mmmmmmm. RICHIE -- A little more duct tape will take care or that temptation too. James 1:19 "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." TOM -- Mmmmm. Mmmmmm. Mmmm. Mmmmmm. RICHIE -- Well, there you are, Tom. You have complete control of all your temptations. TOM -- Mmmmm. Mmmm. RICHIE -- Now, you're ready to resume your climb up the corporate ladder. TOM -- Mmmm. Mmmmmmm. RICHIE -- (Car door opens) Now, let's get you into the back seat of your car.... (thud) TOM -- Mmmm. RICHIE -- ...and one of our counselor trainees will drive you back to your office. TOM -- Mmm. Mmmmm. Mmm. Mmmmmm. RICHIE -- Your welcome, Tom. And thanks for choosing Counseling City. TOM -- Mmmmm. Mmmmmm. (door slams) ©2013 Bob Snook. Conditions for use: Do not sell any part of this script, even if you rewrite it. Pay no royalties, even if you make money from performances. You may reproduce and distribute this script freely, but all copies must contain this copyright statement. http://www.bobsnook.org email: [email protected] BACK |