A Savior is Born

Overlooking the City of Angels was a group of young men, laughing and eating while lounging around the HOLLYWOOD sign. They came to escape the troubles of school, relationships, and life. The sun set and the stars in the sky were dim compared to the city lights except for one, who was shining bright and proud.

The guys could not have been happier, that is until 10 o’clock hit and they all receive a text from Angel; “SHE HAD THE BABY! COME QUICK!” Upon reading the text, an uncertain silence went over the group. They looked at each other not knowing what to do until one spoke up, “Well, I’m going to go see the baby. I am going to support my friends, whether you all or coming or not.” He got into his little Honda and sped away into the night.

She lived on the outskirts of L.A. in a humble house with her parents so it only took him 30 minutes to arrive at Maria’s house. But by the time he arrived, it seemed as though the whole town was there. He parked the car a street away and jogged lightly to the house. As he knocked on the door he realized he didn’t have a gift for the baby or Maria. As he turned to leave Jose answered the door.

“You made it! I didn’t know if anyone was coming over since Angel sent out a massive group text. Take off your shoes and come on in,” Jose said excitedly. They went inside and Jose pointed to three old and wise looking men. “You know my Uncles Juan, Miguel, and Pedro, right? They came over 3 days ago because they said that there was an unusually bright star in the sky and that it meant my baby was coming. Odd right? Like something out of the Bible.”

“Yeah, I saw the same star out tonight. It was beautiful,” after some silence he spoke up asking the question that has been on his mind, “How are things between you and Maria? I know things have been rocky.”

“Things are looking up. We have our own place and will be moving in soon. I just got the Union trade job in the city and she will be going back to work at the day care once her maternity leave is up. We are planning on getting married next month; which obviously you are coming, right?" He paused to try and contain his excitement. "We named the baby Jesus because he saved us. He made me happier than I ever could imagine and I have truly fallen in love with Maria for bringing him into the world. So yeah, everything will be fine.”

They maneuvered to the living room where there was a little cradle with a beautiful baby boy sleeping soundly. Around him, Maria was organizing some of the gifts: Juan bought him a $100 bond, Miguel bought him some light perfume, and Pedro bought him some baby oil. Jose went to adjust the blanket which caused the baby to wake up. But instead of crying, he just wiggled around smiling. “Simon, come say hi to your Godson.”

He walked over, embarrassed yet again for not having a present. Face beat red he kneeled down and whispered to the little baby Jesus, “I don’t have anything to give but a lullaby from when I was a baby.” He started to sing ‘Arrorro Mi Niño’ and rock the cradle as more people came to see the savior, baby Jesus.