Mommy

From my research about serial killers, most had mommy problems. So there was this fantastic opportunity in The PriVILEged to not only discuss the role of the mommy but also the role a mother plays in the life of her son and of the church.

I wanted to bring the mommy role to life for this story, but I also wanted to transcend the mommy role from a mommy, to a sister, and finally to a mother.  Meaning, Rita is first known as Matty's mommy but she feels this strong sense of calling to become part of the church and no one knows her secret other than one other person so the church isn't aware that she has a son and thus applies to become Sister Rita.  As years go by, Matty realizes that his mommy is Mother Rita and that his father is Father...