January 6, 2024February 3, 2024 In Vitro Veritas Act 1: Discovery and Early Days Scene: The couple at the fertility clinic, receiving the news that fertilization was successful but development has stopped. The doctor recommends discarding the embryo, but they refuse, insisting on taking “Little Billy” home. Dialogue: Doctor: “I’m sorry, but it won’t develop any further.” Husband: “Every life is sacred, doctor. We’ll take our son home.” Montage: The couple setting up a nursery for the Petri dish. They read bedtime stories to it, gently place a tiny blanket over the dish, and install a baby monitor to keep an eye on it. “Little Billy”: A Petri dish with a fertilized egg that stopped dividing after 5 divisions. Act 2: “Growing Up” Scene: Birthday parties for “Little Billy” each year, with guests awkwardly singing “Happy Birthday” to the Petri dish. The couple beams with pride, showing off Little Billy’s “latest achievements” (e.g., a new label on the Petri dish). Dialogue: Guest (whispering): “Do we bring gifts for…it?” Husband: “It’s, ‘him!’ There are only two genders.” Wife, in Handmaid’s outfit: “Little Billy loves donations to the bio-research charity in his name!” Montage: “Little Billy” going through milestones—first day of school (a Petri dish in a backpack), playing sports (sitting on the bench at Little League games), and attending prom (a Petri dish in a miniature limo). Act 3: Challenging Norms Scene: The couple fighting for “Little Billy’s” right to be recognized as a student, athlete, and ultimately, a graduate. They confront school boards, sports leagues, and local government, demanding equality and recognition. Dialogue: Husband: “It’s about the principle. Billy has the right to an education, to play sports, to graduate!” School Official: “But…it’s a Petri dish.” Handmaid: “And? Your point?” Act 4: Interview Scene: Opens with a couple being interviewed. Dialogue: Handmaid: “The doctor said there was something wrong with his sperms.” Commotion ensues. Interview pauses. Restarts. Handmaid: “The doctor said it was all my fault.” Husband: Nods, slowly and approvingly. Handmaid: “He’s really not any different than any of the other kids.” Husband: “The Bible makes no reference to birth being the event when life starts.” Handmaid: Agrees in a way that looks for approval with hopes of not being hit. Handmaid: “That’s why Christmas celebrates the day of Jesus’ conception…” Husband: Menacing glare toward Handmaid. Handmaid: Eyes down, complacent. Handmaid: (Still looking down) “Loving a child, no matter what, fills you with love.” Husband: “…and we are both completely full of it.” Montage: Media coverage of the couple’s crusade, polarizing public opinion. Debates rage about when life truly begins, with the couple becoming unexpected champions of a radical interpretation. Act 5: Legacy Scene: The couple, now older, reflecting on their journey with “Little Billy,” who remains a Petri dish. They discuss how their love for Billy has inspired a movement, with followers who also choose to raise non-viable cells as children. Dialogue: Handmaid: “We’ve shown the world that love knows no bounds.” Husband: “Billy’s life—every moment—has been a testament to our beliefs.” Closing Scene: A museum exhibit dedicated to “Little Billy” and the movement he inspired. The exhibit displays photos, the original Petri dish, and interactive sections where visitors can learn about the couple’s journey. Fade Out: Visitors placing flowers near the exhibit, a sign of respect and admiration for the couple’s unwavering love and dedication to a cluster of 5 cells. With special thanks to the US Supreme Court. Madonna with Petri Dish Commentary
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