Redemption

El B looked at the building with growing apprehension. When was the time he’d come to pray? Was it that time the corn harvest was almost wiped out by hurricanes and Chipotle almost ran out of chips and tortillas? Or was it when Pico de Gallo had gone into a coma after saving Friday orders? He couldn’t remember but he knew it was high time he confessed. He stepped into the building and let out a sigh of relief. He was now in Churchpotle, a place of peace, he would find redemption here.

“May I help you child” came a voice behind him, he turned to face her.

“Sister Mary-Nade, how are you?” he asked the older nun. Sister Mary Nade was famous for her cooked in flavor, eating a Chipotle item with one of her simmering meats was almost a religious experience, and because of that people came to her to bare their souls and find redemption.

“Why, El B, it’s been a long time, what’s on your mind?” she led him to a pew and they sat down.

El B cleared his throat, preparing himself for the worst he began his confession “Sister Mary-Nade, I’m sure you’ve read the stories, heard what people in Burrito Nation are saying about me. I’ve come to tell you myself that it’s true. I did in fact go to Qdoba for a burrito…and….and I enjoyed it too”

Sister Mary-Nade bowed her head and made the sign of the crisp, El B braced himself for what she would say. But she surprised him by putting a saucy hand on his shoulder. “Ah El B, back when I was a young sauce, your actions would be cause for alarm, but we live in modern times. I’m not saying a burrito is a burrito wherever it comes from because we all know Chipotle burritos clearly out taste all others. But the people of Burrito Nation are spoiled having Chipotle readily available almost everywhere, they easily forget that Chipotle has yet to put locations in a few places and from what I’ve heard you’ve recently moved to just such a place.”

El B nodded sheepishly, he was so embarrassed. “I’ve tried to stay true, nothing compares to Chipotle, but I was so hungry…and it was so good….” he trailed off.

“I understand my child, but you must know that you’ve started a great following with Chipotle and with that comes a great responsibility to remain loyal to who made you who you are. You must address the people’s concerns for they are feeling betrayed and abandoned by someone they’ve come to think of as their leader. You must make this right and when you do, you shall be truly forgiven” she took his silver wrapped hand in hers and made another sign of the crisp “Bless you and good luck on your journey”

“Thank you Sister Mary-Nade, I think it’s time I made things right.” He waved to her as he made his way back up the aisle to the door. He opened the door and stood there with the sunlight on his face and knew he had a mission.