When the angel comes to Joseph, he can read the situation. A pregnant fiancée has certain . . . associations. And repercussions. Of course he’d be angry, yes, but mostly scared. So he tells him to chill. Do not fear. God is up to something — and you’re going to want to hear this.

The situation is deadly, remember. For everyone. So they’re going to have to come up with a plan. Much like families sending their daughters to special schools after an “accident” or TV shows hiding an actress’ “bump” from the audience behind a desk or baggy clothing.

It is fun to speculate, isn’t it? But none of this is the point of the story. The angel tells Joseph that this boy, Mary’s son, will save the world. And he is to name him Jesus. This is his part to play. To be the step-dad. To be responsible. And help the boy change the world.