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Monica works with the newly created Angel, who has yet to be named,
trying to explain what it means to work with human beings and the
rewards of helping them connect with God. The Angel is apprehensive,
wondering why Monica chooses to stay on Earth after experiencing the
wonder of being in God's presence. Monica explains that she stays
because God asks her to, and because He loves them. But the Angel
doesn't know what love is. Monica's first priority is finding the
Angel a pair of eyeglasses to correct her blurred vision and trade in
her angel garb for human clothes. After doing so, Monica shares her
appreciation of different coffees with the Angel when a young girl
named Madeline approaches. Madeline explains that she comes to this
business complex with her mother who's looking for work. The Angel
befriends Madeline and offers to fix her mechanical toy dog. Before
long, Madeline is braiding her hair and discerning the angel's name to
be "Gloria" from the hymn "Angels We Have Heard On High." Tess
explains that Gloria has a very quick mind, but Monica will have to
show her how to use her heart. But all that changes when a building
explodes in front of their very eyes, as they watch not just one, but
many angels of death, arrive on the scene. Monica is suddenly struck
by the large scale tragedy before her, and feels unprepared to show
Gloria how to use her heart only to be broken. Andrew arrives on the
scene and explains that he just took Madeline's mother to Heaven.
Gloria helps emergency crews pinpoint Madeline's location based upon
the trajectory of her mechanical dog. While Monica leaves her post,
Tess assigns Gloria to sit with Madeline who now lies unconscious in
the hospital. Gloria is at a loss as to what to do, so Tess suggests
she sing to her. Nearby, an older man waits beside his wife of forty
years who is also seriously injured, offering her a glimpse of what
love is. When Madeline regains consciousness, he suggests Gloria tell
her a story to keep her awake. But Gloria is at a loss, unfamiliar
with how to use her imagination. As Monica walks along the highway, a
charismatic man in a black Mercedes offers to give her a lift. But
Monica recognizes this is no ordinary mortal, but Satan, who has taken
on human form to tempt Monica. He preys on Monica at her most
vulnerable moment, whose faith in human love has been shattered by the
bombing, a reminder of all that's wrong with humankind. The driver
taps into Monica's belief that perhaps she could succeed where they
have failed. He shows her what life would be like if she were human,
with a husband and two beautiful children and another on the way. The
moment is intoxicating, even for an angel. The driver makes an
eloquent appeal, promising to be there for Monica when she falls,
leading her to the precipice. But at the last moment, Monica asks God
to forgive her. Her prayer is answered and she is transformed, her
faith renewed. Monica resumes her post as Gloria's mentor. Gloria is
concerned that she lacks imagination, but Monica assures her that
among angels, truth is better. Monica explains to Madeline that her
mother is in Heaven with God, and that soon, she will be reunited with
her. Gloria sits with Madeline until Andrew comes for her, and sheds
her very first tear, a sign that Monica has done her job and that
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This
episode featured the song "No One Is Alone" by Mandy Patinkin. It is
available now on his album,
Mandy Patinkin.
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This
episode also featured the song "Gloria" by Shadows Of Knight. The
song is available now on their album,
Dark Sides.
The
Canadian version of this episode featured the song "Gloria" by Laura
Branigan. That song is available |
