has overheard Swallow's secret. At home, Swallow finds Poor Baby, who is upset because his kitten, which he asked "Jesus" to look after, has died. Swallow suggests they ask "Jesus" why he allowed the kitten to die. In the barn, The Man tells them another story to explain why the kitten died, saying that everyone dies in the end,even the cat. On the highway, we see Candy waiting for Amos, but when he eventually turns up, its only to ask her where Swallow is, as he says she's in trouble. When he runs off, Candy meets Earl, who says he knows Swallow's big secret, and knows why Amos is rushing off in such a hurry. When he tells Candy, she decides to get back at Amos and Swallow by telling the whole town Swallow's secret, interrupting the revival meeting. The townspeople decide that the killer has to be found once and for all, in order to save the children. Swallow runs back to the barn to warn The Man that the whole town is heading for the barn to catch him. He says he will have to try and run for it but she begs him to stay, promising that she will protect him. He tries to make her realise that he is not the person she thinks he is. She says that she realises that now, and simply needs him to be whoever he is. When the townspeople get to the barn, they find it surrounded by the kids who are determined not to let them hurt The Man. Swallow is trapped in the barn with him, and he says he will take her hostage, but quickly changes his mind and instead pushes her out of the barn to safety. Left alone, he sets fire to the barn, so that when Swallow manages to get back in, there's no trace of him left. Swallow is convinced he hasn't left for good. Her father tries to make her see that he wasn't Jesus. She still isn't completely convinced, asking "But how do you know?". MUSICAL NUMBERS Act I • The Vaults of Heaven • Overture • I Never Get What I Pray For • Home by Now • It Just Doesn't Get Any Better Than This • Whistle Down the Wind • The Vow • Cold • Unsettled Scores • If Only • Tyre Tracks and Broken Hearts • Safe Haven • Long Overdue for a Miracle • When Children Rule the World • Annie Christmas* • No Matter What • Finale Act 1: No Matter What / When Children Rule the World Act II • Introduction Act Two • Try Not to Be Afraid • A Kiss Is a Terrible Thing to Waste • If Only (Reprise) • Charlie Christmas* • Off Ramp Exit to Paradise** • Safe Haven (Reprise) • Wrestle With the Devil • The Hunt • Unsettled Scores (Reprise) • Finale: Whistle Down the Wind / When Children Rule the World CAST • The Man • Swallow • Amos • Candy • Boone • Ed • Snake Preacher • The Preacher • Earl • Sheriff • Deputy • Sam • Brat • Poor Baby
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