- Story Teller, Boy, several characters such as Mom, Dad, Bro, Sis, Drunk, Repairman, Priest, Clerk, Bus Driver, and so on.
Teller: There once was a little boy who had a screw instead of a belly button, and was always curious about it. Finally one day he asks his Mom,
Boy: Mommy, why do I have a screw instead of a belly button like everyone else?
Mom: (Brushing him away,) I don't have time right now. Ask your father.
Teller: The boy goes to his father and asks him the same question.
(He asks; gets the same type of answer ("Paying the bills.") He goes around to several people in the town to whom he is referred by the last person, but always getting the same type of answer. Finally, he goes to the priest.)
Boy: Father, why do I have a screw instead of a belly button like everyone else?
Priest: My son, only God knows of such things. You should pray and ask him.
Boy: Thank you, Father. (Begins praying.) God, why do I have a screw instead of a belly button like everyone else?
Teller: All of a sudden, a big hand appears with a large screwdriver, connects with his screw, and turns. All of a sudden the boy falls down and hears,
God: The screw is there to hold you together!