Could He Be? (part 8)

(This fictional story based on the gospel narratives began on blog post 3-5-18).

  As Gil laid down for the night, he smiled, he loved Passover!  The tradition, food, friends and relatives coming to celebrate God's covenant with the Israelites, all meant so much to Gil.  Tonight Passover seemed even more meaningful to him.  He wondered where Jesus was celebrating Passover tonight.  He knew Jesus was in the city, but Bartosz had kept Gil very busy with the Passover preparations, and he did not have the opportunity to seek Jesus out yet.  "Tomorrow, though, I will have time to find him," thought Gil.  "I'm sure he will be teaching in the Temple."  Exhausted with the days event, Gil fell sound asleep.
  Suddenly Gil was awoken by a loud noise.  Someone was pounding on the door.  Gil looked around.  The sun was barely up.  It had to be early morning.  Who would be pounding on the door like that?  Next Gil could hear voices.  It sounded like Bartosz voice, but he did not recognize the other one.  Then a chill ran through Gil's body.  What did he just hear?  Jesus arrested?  Gil jumped to his feet to find Bartosz speaking to someone at the front entrance.
  "Bartosz," Gil exclaimed, "What is going on?"
  Bartosz turned to his nephew, "Gil you remember my dear friend Nicodemus, I'm afraid he has some horrific news.  During the night, they arrested Jesus."
  "What?  How can this be?  This must be a mistake!" declared Gil.
  "Caiaphas had him arrested last night.  Apparently they brought Jesus in for questioning.  They tried to have people give testimony against him."  Nicodemus shook his head.  "I was not told of this.  Many of us were not told. It happened in the middle of the night.  Caiaphas told only those of like mind about the arrest.  They have brought him to Pilate.  He has been charged with blasphemy.  I fear Pilate will have him crucified!"
  "NO!" screamed Gil.
  "Bartosz, I'm trying to stop this.  Will you come with me?" asked Nicodemus.
  "Yes, of course," replied Bartosz.  Bartosz put his hand out to stop Gil.  "You must stay here."
  "Bartosz is right.  It is very dangerous for any followers of Jesus right now.   Bartosz, we must leave immediately."
  Gil watched Bartosz and Nicodemus quickly walk down the street.  Gil didn't know what to do.  He paced back and forth.  He prayed and prayed that Jesus would be set free.
  Time continued to pass and Bartosz had not returned.  Gil feared what might happen.  No longer able to contain himself to the house, Gil opened the door and ran into the streets.

(to be continued....)