Three siblings, a pilot, university professor, and marijuana grow operator, come together every Christmas. As always, their elderly parents present to them their thoughts in a recorded message. 
 
But this year’s missive causes Frederick, Maria and Marcus to flinch, intense sentiments resurface. 
 
But before they can react, they are distracted by the sudden disappearance of the family’s talkative parrot, Pock. Who has stolen him? Fingers are pointed. Gypsies are blamed.
 
As the diversion subsides, their thoughts shift back to the recordings. 
 
The Pilot and the Parrot is a story about the power of the message, and messenger, to impact the emotions of recipients. 
 
Life goes on and the song from scene 3 shows this. All the characters appear to be distracted by feelings, not all wanted or desired. What better way than change the tempo of the tale with a little love? Note carefully the question mark.
 
A Valentine's Rhapsody
 
Love’s for singing
It must be sung
Two hearts a beating
Such a special sound
 
Love’s the best thing
I’ve ever had
Of all life's sweet things
Makes me glad
 
The war of heart’s waged
Each and every day
Surrender yours, don't delay
It's time to make your play
You're the one tempting fate
Reaching for the big bouquet
To succeed, you must believe
A heart awaits, love's here to stay
 
Love’s the real thing
It makes you smile
Soar like an eagle
Walk a miracle mile
 
Love season's special
Like riding a high
Sweet expectations
Come day and by night
 
When spring has sprung
And all around flowers come
There’s no grace to be had
And no point hiding from
Cupid’s aim and piercing arrows
It's the time for having fun
So rise on up and get a little silly
You know full well she’s the one
 
Just no explaining
A feeling of love
A divine force
From heaven above
 
Love’s what you make it.
 
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