Now he remembers Jesus' words. So turning around, he heads for the village and home. His hearts pounds at the thought of seeing his family again and knowing their reaction to him. The children are out playing when they see him coming over the hill. They hide under the bed and in the closet.
Mother slams the door, locks it and pulls down the window blinds.
Her heart begins to pound in fear. She peeks through the blinds and sees him approaching the house. As he walks up the sidewalk, even his footsteps sound unusual. He's walking with dignity. She hardly dares to believe anything differently.