“Paula: I messed up. I fucked it all the way up. I know that. But your heart ain’t gotta be black like mine, baby. I love you, Chiron. I do. I love you, baby. I mean, you ain’t gotta love me. Lord knows I did not have love for you when you needed it, I know that. So you ain’t gotta love me; but you…”Tagged: Apologies, heart, Black, I Love You, Fucked It Up
“Paula: Where did you go last night? Chiron: Why? Paula: Well, I’m your mama, ain’t I?”Tagged: Parenting, Maternal
“Paula: I need some money. Chiron: For what? Paula: That’s my business! Don’t you ask me no shit like that! Chiron: [mumbling] I don’t have any money. Paula: No, no, don’t lie to me, boy! I’m your mama! That bitch over there ain’t no kin, yeah? I’m your blood! Remember? [pause] I ain’t feeling good.…”Tagged: Money, Business, Blood, Addiction, Begging
“[to Juan] You ever see the way he walk? You’re gonna tell him why the other boys kick his ass all the time?”Tagged: Homophobia, Effeminate, gay-bashing
“Paula: Where did you go last night? Chiron: Why? Paula: Well, I'm your mama, ain't I?”Tagged: maternal instincts, prying
“[to Juan] You ever see the way he walk? You're gonna tell him why the other boys kick his ass all the time?”Tagged: bullying, Ass-Kicking
“I love you baby. I do, I love you Chiron. I mean you, ain’t gotta love me, lord knows I didn’t have love for you when you needed it, I know that. So you ain’t gotta love me, but you gon’ know that I love you. You hear me?”