The Hate U Give Chapter 4 - Read by Ms. Nisa
Summary
TLDRIn this poignant chapter from Angie Thomas's 'The Hate U Give,' Starr Carter is haunted by a nightmare following the tragic shooting of her friend Khalil. The narrative delves into the family's raw emotions, discussing the incident and the impending police investigation. Tensions rise as they debate seeking legal counsel and the impact of racial bias on law enforcement. Starr's courage to face the detectives and her promise to Khalil's family to seek justice highlight the chapter, reflecting the complexities of grief, community, and the pursuit of truth.
Takeaways
- 😴 The protagonist is haunted by nightmares of a traumatic event involving friends Natasha and Khalil, which wakes them up at 11:05 PM.
- 🌡️ The protagonist's household is kept cold due to their father's preference for high air-conditioning, causing discomfort to others.
- 🗣️ A heated discussion is overheard between family members about the investigation into Khalil's death by a police officer, revealing differing opinions on race and justice.
- 👮♂️ Uncle Carlos, a detective, is involved in the case and suggests that the protagonist, Star, should speak to the detectives, sparking a debate about the necessity of a lawyer.
- 🏠 There is tension within the family about whether to stay in their neighborhood due to its perceived dangers and the recent violence.
- 🚫 Star's father is resistant to the idea of moving away from their home, despite the concerns for safety and the influence of the environment.
- 👨👩👧👦 The family dynamic is strained by the incident, with Star's father and uncle having a history of conflict that affects their interactions.
- 🕊️ Star agrees to speak to the detectives, trusting Uncle Carlos's assurance that it will be a straightforward process and that the officer involved will not be present.
- 🏡 A visit to Miss Rosalie, Khalil's grandmother, is planned to offer support and condolences, highlighting the close-knit community.
- 💔 The script explores themes of grief, family bonds, and the struggle for justice in the face of systemic issues like racial profiling and police violence.
Q & A
What is the main character's nightmare about?
-The main character's nightmare is about trying to warn Natasha and Khalil about an impending danger, represented by a darkness that eventually swallows them up.
Why does the main character have difficulty falling back asleep after the nightmare?
-The main character has difficulty falling back asleep because the nightmare was so vivid and distressing, and they feel a lingering fear of seeing the nightmare again.
What is the family's reaction to the recent shooting incident involving Khalil?
-The family is divided in their reactions. The father is skeptical and defensive, suggesting that Khalil's alleged drug dealing might have justified the cop's actions. The mother and uncle Carlos are more concerned about seeking the truth and ensuring justice for Khalil.
Why does Uncle Carlos want Star to speak to the detectives?
-Uncle Carlos, who is a detective himself, wants Star to speak to the detectives to help with the investigation and to ensure that her side of the story is heard as she was a witness to the shooting.
What is the family's stance on getting an attorney for Star before speaking to the detectives?
-The family is divided on this issue. Uncle Carlos believes it's not necessary at the moment, while the father insists on finding an attorney to protect Star's rights.
Why does the family visit Miss Rosalie?
-The family visits Miss Rosalie to offer their condolences and support after the tragic death of her grandson, Khalil.
What is the significance of the money given to Miss Rosalie by Star's parents?
-The money is a gesture of gratitude for Miss Rosalie's past help in babysitting Star and her brother, and it's also intended to assist with the financial burden of Khalil's funeral.
How does Miss Rosalie feel about Khalil's involvement in drug dealing?
-Miss Rosalie is aware of Khalil's involvement in drug dealing and is saddened by it. She acknowledges that he wanted to stop and that he respected Star's father's advice, but the neighborhood's influence and the lure of money were strong factors.
What is the main character's relationship with Khalil?
-The main character, Star, was Khalil's best friend. Miss Rosalie refers to Star as the best friend Khalil ever had, indicating a close and significant relationship.
What does Star's father say to comfort her regarding the upcoming conversation with the police?
-Star's father advises her to tell the truth and not let the police put words in her mouth. He reassures her that she didn't do anything wrong and that the cop is the one at fault.
Outlines
🌙 Nighttime Dilemmas and Family Tensions
The paragraph introduces a young protagonist grappling with the aftermath of a nightmare involving friends Natasha and Khalil, who are swallowed by darkness. The protagonist's attempts to warn them are futile, leading to a jarring awakening at 11:05 PM. The household atmosphere is tense, with the air-conditioning set high by the protagonist's father, creating a cold environment. A heated discussion is overheard between family members about the recent killing of a 16-year-old black boy by a white police officer. The conversation reveals differing opinions on race, justice, and the need for an investigation. Uncle Carlos, a detective, suggests that the protagonist, Star, should speak to detectives, but her father is resistant, fearing manipulation without legal representation. The paragraph ends with Star's internal conflict about her role in the incident and her family's safety.
👨👩👧👦 Family Dynamics and the Aftermath of Tragedy
This paragraph delves into the family's reaction to Khalil's death and the potential involvement of Star, who was a witness. Uncle Carlos, who is a detective and part of the family, assures Star that she will be protected if she chooses to speak to the police. There's a palpable fear and reluctance within the family, particularly from Star's mother, who is concerned about the repercussions of Star's involvement. Despite the family's mixed feelings, Star agrees to cooperate with the investigation, trusting in Uncle Carlos's promise of protection. The paragraph also touches on the family's consideration of moving to a different neighborhood for a safer environment, reflecting the broader implications of living in a community plagued by violence.
🍇 Late-Night Conversations and Memories
The scene shifts to a late-night conversation between Star and her father over a bowl of grapes. They discuss the strained relationship between Star's father and Uncle Carlos, rooted in past protectiveness and present disagreements. Star's father opens up about his own experiences with violence and loss, sharing a story about witnessing his cousin's murder. This conversation provides a backdrop to Star's upcoming police interview, as her father advises her to be truthful and stand her ground. The narrative also hints at the community's response to Khalil's death, with Star's family receiving an outpouring of support, symbolized by the numerous food deliveries they've received.
🏡 A Visit to Miss Rosalie's and Nostalgic Reflections
The family visits Miss Rosalie, an elderly neighbor who is undergoing chemotherapy, to offer their condolences and support following Khalil's death. The visit is filled with nostalgia as Star recalls playing with Khalil on Miss Rosalie's front porch. The paragraph paints a picture of a close-knit community where neighbors support each other through tough times. Miss Tammy, Miss Rosalie's daughter, greets them, and there's a palpable sadness as they discuss the current state of affairs, including Miss Brenda's, Khalil's mother's, struggle with addiction. The visit serves as a reminder of the bonds formed in the neighborhood and the impact of Khalil's death on those who loved him.
💔 A Heartfelt Conversation with Miss Rosalie
In this paragraph, Star has an emotional conversation with Miss Rosalie, Khalil's grandmother, who expresses her gratitude for Star's presence with Khalil during his final moments. Miss Rosalie shares her knowledge of Khalil's involvement in drug dealing and his internal struggle, revealing his desire to stop but the neighborhood's influence that made it difficult. Star's parents offer financial support to Miss Rosalie, acknowledging the help she provided when Star's mother was in school. The paragraph concludes with a poignant moment where Miss Rosalie gives Star a freeze cup, a sweet treat that evokes memories of happier times with Khalil, leaving Star with a bittersweet sense of loss and love.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Nightmare
💡Racism
💡Justice
💡Trauma
💡Community
💡Police Brutality
💡Witness
💡Drug Dealer
💡Family Dynamics
💡Grief
💡Testimony
Highlights
The protagonist experiences a nightmare involving friends Natasha and Khalil, which leads to a discussion about a tragic event.
The family debates the need for an investigation into the death of a young black man, reflecting on racial tensions and police violence.
The protagonist's father, Maverick, expresses skepticism about the police and the justice system, highlighting a lack of trust.
Uncle Carlos, a detective, argues for the importance of understanding the full context of the incident, suggesting complexities beyond racial bias.
The family grapples with the idea of their daughter, Star, being involved in the case and the potential risks and benefits of her participation.
Star decides to cooperate with the investigation to help seek justice for Khalil, showing her courage and commitment to truth.
The family dynamic is explored, with Star's parents showing concern for her well-being and the impact of violence on their community.
Star's father shares his own experiences with violence and loss, providing insight into the cyclical nature of trauma within communities.
The visit to Rosalie, Khalil's grandmother, reveals the deep emotional impact of Khalil's death on his family.
Star's parents offer financial support to Rosalie, demonstrating compassion and a sense of shared responsibility.
The conversation with Rosalie uncovers Khalil's involvement in drug dealing, adding a layer of complexity to his character and the situation.
Rosalie expresses gratitude for Star's presence with Khalil at the time of his death, emphasizing the importance of loyalty and friendship.
The family's visit ends with a poignant moment of shared grief and the offering of a freeze cup, a sweet gesture of comfort.
Star reflects on the painful nature of goodbyes and the lasting impact of Khalil's death, considering the community's perception of him.
The transcript concludes with Star's internal struggle to reconcile Khalil's actions with her memories of him, seeking to preserve his true identity.
Transcripts
hi and welcome to chapter four of the
hit you give written by Angie Thomas and
read by Miss Mesa that night
Natasha tries to convince me to follow
her to the fire hydrant and Khalil begs
for me to go for a ride with him I force
a smile my lips trembling and tell them
I can't hang out they keep asking and I
keep saying no darkness crawls toward
them I try to warn them but my voice
doesn't work the shadow swallows them up
in an instant now it creeps behind me I
back away only to find it behind me I
wake up my clock glows with the numbers
11:05 I suck in deep breaths sweat glues
my tank top and basketball shorts to my
skin
sirens scream nearby and bricks and
other dogs bark and responds sitting on
the side of my bed I rub my face as if
that'll wipe away the nightmare no way I
can go back to sleep not if it means
seeing them again my throat is lined
with sandpaper and aches for water when
my feet touched the floor
goosebumps pop up all over me daddy
always has the air-conditioning on high
in the spring and summer turning the
house into a meat locker the rest of us
shiver our butts off but he enjoys it
saying a little cold never hurt nobody a
lie I drag myself down the hall halfway
to the kitchen I hear momma say why
can't they wait she just saw one of her
best friends die she doesn't need to
relive that right now
I stopped light from the kitchen
stretches into the hallway we have to
investigate Lisa says the second voice
uncle Carlos mama's older brother we
want the truth as much as anyone you
mean y'all want to justify what that pig
did daddy says investigate my ass
maverick
don't make this something it's not
Carlo says a 16 year old black boy is
dead because a white cop killed him what
else could it be
Shh mama hisses keep it down star had
the hardest time falling asleep uncle
Carlo says something but it's too low
for me to hear I inch closer
this isn't about black or white he says
says daddy if this was our
Riverton Hills
and his name was Richie we wouldn't be
having this conversation I heard he was
a drug dealer says uncle Carlos and that
makes it okay daddy ass
I didn't say it did but it could explain
Brian's decision if he felt threatened
no lodges in my throat
aching to be yelled out Khaleel wasn't a
threat that night and what made the cop
think he was a drug dealer
wait Brian that's one 15s name oh so you
know him daddy mocks I ain't surprised
he's a colleague yes and a good guy
believe it or not I'm sure this is hard
on him who knows what he was thinking at
the time you said it yourself he thought
Coolio was a drug dealer
daddy says a thug why he assumed that
though what by looking at Khalil I
explained that detective silence why was
she even in the car with a drug dealer
uncle Carlos asked Lisa I keep telling
you you need to move her and sacani out
of this neighborhood it's poisonous I've
been thinking about it and we're not
going anywhere
daddy says maverick she's seen two of
her friends get killed mama says two and
she's only 16 and one was at the hands
of a person who was supposed to protect
her what you think if you live next door
to them they'll treat you different why
does it always have to be about race
with you uncle Carlos ass other races
aren't killing us nearly as much as
we're killing ourselves Negro please if
I kill Tyrone I'm going to prison if a
cop kills me he's getting put on leave
maybe you know what there's no point
having this conversation with you uncle
Carlos says will you at least consider
letting star speak to the detectives
handling the case we should probably get
her an attorney first
Carlos mama says that's not necessary
right now he says and it wasn't
necessary for that cop to pull the
trigger says daddy you really think
we're gonna let them talk to our
daughter and twist her words around
because she doesn't have a lawyer
nobody's going to twist her words around
I told you we want the truth to come out
- oh we know the truth that's not what
we want
it says daddy we want justice uncle
Carlos sighs Lisa
the sooner she talks to the detectives
the better it will be a simple process
all she has to do is answer some
questions that's it no need to spend
money to get an attorney just yet
frankly Carlos we don't want anyone to
know that star was there mama says she's
scared and I am too who knows what's
gonna happen I get that but I assure you
she'll be protected if you don't trust
the system can you at least trust me I
don't know says daddy can we you know
what maverick I've just about had it
with you you can get out my house then
it wouldn't be your house if it wasn't
for me and my mom
y'all stop mama says I shift my weight
and goddamn if the floor doesn't creak
which is like sounding an alarm
mama glances around the kitchen doorway
and down the hall straight at me star
baby what are you doing up now I have no
choice but to go to the kitchen the
three of them are sitting around the
table my parents in their pajamas and
uncle Carlos in some sweats and a hoodie
hey baby girl he says we didn't wake you
up did we no I say sitting next to mama
I was already awake nightmares all of
them look sympathetic even though I
didn't say it for her sympathy I kind of
hate sympathy what are you doing here I
asked uncle Carlo
sacani has a stomach bug and begged me
to bring him home and your uncle was
just getting ready to leave
daddy adds uncle Carlos's jobs switches
his face has gotten rounder since he
made detective
he has Mama's high yellow complexion as
Nana calls it and when he gets mad his
face turns deep red like it is now I'm
sorry about Khalil baby girl he says I
was just telling your parents about your
parents how the detectives would like
for you to come in and answer a few
questions but you don't have to do it if
you don't wanna daddy says you know what
uncle Carlos vegans stop please
says mama she looks at me much do you
want to talk to the cops I swallow I
wish I could say yes but I don't know
munch on one hand it's the cops it's not
like I'll be telling just anybody but on
the other hand it's the cops
one of them killed Khalil but uncle
Carlos is a cop and he wouldn't ask me
to do something that would hurt me will
I help Khalil get justice I asked uncle
Carlos nods it will will 115 be there
who the officer that's his badge number
I say I remember it oh no he won't be
there I promise it'll be okay
uncle Carlos his promises are guarantees
sometimes even more than my parents he
never uses that word unless he
absolutely means that okay I say I'll do
it Thank You uncle Carlos comes over and
gives me two kisses to my forehead the
way he's done since he used to tuck me
in Lisa just bring her after school on
Monday it shouldn't take too long
mama gets up and hugs him thank you she
walks him down the hall toward the front
door be safe okay and text me when you
get home yes ma'am sounded like our mama
he teases whatever you just better text
me okay okay good night mama comes back
to the kitchen pulling her robe together
munch your father and I are visiting
rosalie in the morning instead of going
to church you're welcome to come if you
want
yeah daddy says and ain't no uncle
pressuring you to go mama cuts him a
quick glare then turns to me so you
think you're up for it start talking to
miss Rosalie may be harder than talking
to the cops
honestly but I owe it to Khalil to pay
his grandmother a visit she may not even
know I was a witness to the shooting if
she does if somehow if she somehow does
and wants to know what happened more
than anybody she has the right to ask
yeah I'll go we better find her an
attorney before she talks to the
detectives
daddy adds says maverick mama sighs if
Carlos doesn't think it's necessary just
yet I trust his judgment plus I'll be
with her the entire time good thing
somebody trust his judgment says daddy
and you really been thinking about
moving we discussed this already
maverick I'm not going there with you
tonight
how are we gonna change anything around
here if we maverick she says through
gritted teeth
whenever mama breaks a name down like
that you better hope it's not yours I
said I'm not going there tonight
she sighed eyes him waiting for the
comeback there isn't one try and get
some sleep baby she tells me and kisses
my cheek before going to their room
daddy goes to the refrigerator you want
some grapes yeah how come you and uncle
Carlos always fighting cuz he a buster
he joins me at the table with a bowl of
white grapes but for real he never likes
me thought I was a bad influence on your
mama Lisa was Wow when I met her though
like all them other Catholic school
girls I bet he was more protective of
mama than seven is with me huh oh yeah
he says Carlos acted like he was Lisa
daddy when I got locked up he moved
y'all in with him and block my calls
even took her to a divorce attorney he
granny's
still couldn't get rid of me I was three
when daddy went into prison six when he
got out a lot of my memories include him
but a lot of my first
first day of school the first time I
lost a tooth the first time I wrote a
bike without training wheels in those
memories uncle Carlos his face is where
daddy should have been I think that's
the real reason they're always fighting
daddy drums the baha'i surface of the
dining table making a don't thump don't
beat the nightmares will go away after a
while
he says they're always the worst right
after him that's how I was with Natasha
how many people have you seen guy enough
worst one was my cousin Andre his finger
seems to instinctively trace the tattoo
on his forearm and a with a crown over
it
a drug deal turned into a robbery and he
got shot in the head twice right in
front of me a few months before you were
born in fact that's why I named you star
he gives me a small smile my light
turned all of that darkness Daddy chomps
on some grapes don't be scared by Monday
tell the cops the truth and don't let
them put words in your mouth God gave
you a brain you don't need theirs and
remember that you didn't do nothing
wrong the cop did don't let them make
you think otherwise something's bugging
me I wanted to ask uncle Carlos but I
couldn't for some reason daddy is
different though while uncle Carlos
somehow keeps impossible promises daddy
keeps it real with me
you think the cops walk lil I have
justice I ask da da dum dum da o the
truth casts a shadow over the kitchen
people like us in situation like this
situations like this become hashtags but
they rarely get justice I think we all
wait for that one time though that one
time when it ends right maybe this can
be a I don't know daddy says I guess
we'll find out Sunday morning we pull up
to a small yellow house bright flowers
bloom below the front porch I used to
sit with Khalil on that
my parents and I hop out the truck daddy
carries a foil covered Pamela's Anya
that mama made sacani claims he's still
not feeling good so he stayed home
sevens there with him I don't buy this
sick act though sacani always gets some
kind of bug right as spring break ends
going up miss Rosalie's walkway floods
me with memories I have scars tattooed
on my arms and legs from falls on this
concrete one time I was on my scooter
and Khalil pushed me off because I
hadn't given him a turn when I got up
skin was missing from most of my knee I
never screamed so loud in my life we
played hopscotch and jumped rope right
on this walkway to Khalil never wanted
to play at first talking about how those
were girls games he always gave in when
me Natasha said the winner got a freeze
Cup a frozen kool-aid in a Styrofoam cup
or Pekka naledas it can a now and laters
MS Rose Lee was a neighborhood candy
lady I was at her house almost as much
as I was at my own momma and Miss Rose
Lee's youngest daughter Tammy were best
friends growing up when momma got
pregnant with me she was in her senior
year of high school and Nana put her out
the house Miss Rose Lee took her in
until my parents eventually got an
apartment of their own mama says Miss
Rose Lee was one of her biggest
supporters and cried at her high school
graduation like it was her own daughter
walking across the stage three years
later Miss Rosa Lee saw mama and me at
Wyatts this was way before it came
became our store she asked my mom how
college was going mama told her that
with Daddy in prison she couldn't afford
daycare and that Nana wouldn't take care
of me because I wasn't her baby and
therefore I wasn't her problem so momma
was thinking about dropping out Miss
Rose Lee told her to bring me to her
house the next day and that she better
not say a word about me paying her about
paying her she babysat me and later
sacani the whole time mama was in school
mama knocks on the door rattling the
screen miss Tammy answers in a head wrap
t-shirt and sweatpants she unhooked the
locks hollering back maverick Lisa
and star a here ma the living room looks
just like it did when Khalil and I
played hide and seek in it there's still
plastic on the sofa and recliner if you
sit on them too long in the summer while
wearing shorts the plastic nearly glues
to your legs
hey Tammy girl momma says and they hug
long and hard how you doing I'm hanging
in there
miss Tammy hugs daddy then me just hate
that this is the reason I had to come
home it's so weird looking at miss Tammy
she looks the way Khalil's mama Miss
Brenda would look if Miss Brenda wasn't
on crack a lot like polio same hazel
eyes and dimples one time Khalil said he
wish miss Tammy was his mama instead so
he could live in New York with her I
used to joke and tell him she didn't
have time for him I wish I never said
that where you want me to put this
lasagna damn daddy asked her in the
refrigerator if you can find room she
says as he heads towards the kitchen
mama said folks brought food all day
yesterday they were still bringing it
when I got here last night seems like
the whole neighborhood has stopped
buying that's the Garden for you mama
says if folks can't do anything else
they'll cook you ain't neva live as
Tammy motions to the sofa y'all have a
seat mama and I sit down and daddy comes
back and joins us miss Tammy takes the
recliner that Miss Rosa usually sits in
she gives me a sad smile star you know
you sure have grown since the last time
I saw you you and Khalil both grew up so
her voice cracks mama reaches over and
Pat's her knee miss Tammy takes a deep
breath and Sun and smiles at me again
it's good to see you baby
we know miss Rosalie call and tell us
she find him
daddy says but how she really doing
we're taking one day at a time
the chemos working thankfully I hope I
couldn't convince her to move in with me
that way I can make sure she's getting
her prescriptions she sized through her
nose
I had no idea mama was struggling like
she was I didn't even know she lost her
job you know how she is never want to
ask for help what about Miss Brenda I
asked I have to Khaleel would've I don't
know Starr Bren that's complicated we
haven't seen her since we got the news
don't know where she is if we do find
her though I don't know what we'll do
I can help you find a rehab facility
near you mama says she's gonna walk
she's got a want to get clean though
miss Tammy nods and that's the problem
but I think I think this will either
push her to finally get help or push her
over the edge I hope it's the former
Camryn holds his grandma's hand as he
leads her into the living room like
she's the queen of the world in a
housecoat she looks thinner but strong
for somebody going through chemo and all
of this a scarf wrapped around her head
adds to her majesty an African Queen and
were blessed to be in her presence the
rest of us and Mama hugs Cameron and
kisses one of his chubby cheeks
Khalil called him chipmunk because of
that but he checked anybody stupid
enough to call his little brother fat
daddy gets camera mom palm slap that
ends in a hug what's up man you okay yes
sir a big wide smile spreads across miss
Rosa Lee's face she holds her arms out
and I walk into the most heartfelt hug
I've ever gotten from somebody who is
not related to me there's not any
sympathy in it either just love and
strength
I guess she knows I need some of both my
baby
she says she pulls back and looks at me
tears brimming in her eyes went and grew
up on me shiho's my parents to Miz Tammy
lets her have the recliner Miss Rose Lee
paths the end of the sofa closest to her
so I sit there she holds my hand and
rubs her thumb along the top of it
mmm she says mmm it's like my hand is
telling her story and she's responding
she listens to it for a while then says
I'm so glad you came over
I've been wanting to talk to you yes
ma'am I say what I'm supposed to you
were the very best friend that boy ever
had this time I can't say what I'm
supposed to miss Rosalie we weren't as
close I don't care baby she says khalil
never had another friend like you
I know that for a fact I swallow yes
ma'am
the police told me you were the one with
him when it happened so she knows yes
ma'am I'm standing on a track waiting
watching the train barrel toward me and
I tense up and wait for the impact the
moment she asked what happened but the
train shifts to another track maverick
he wanted to talk to you he wanted your
help
daddy straightens up for real uh-huh he
was selling that stuff something leaves
me I mean I kind of figured it out but
to know it's the truth this hurts but I
swear I wanna cuss Khalil out how could
he sell the very stuff that took his
momma from him did he realize that he
was taking somebody else's momma from
them did he did he realize that if he he
becomes a hashtag some people will only
see him as a drug dealer he was so much
more than that but he wanted to stop
miss Rose Lee says he told me grandma I
can't stay in this mr. maverick said it
only leads to two things the grave or
prison and I ain't trying to see either
he respected you maverick a lot you are
the only father you were the father he
never had I can't explain it but
something leaves daddy to his eyes dim
and he nods mama rubs his back I tried
to talk some sense into him Miss Rose
Lee says but this neighborhood makes
young men deaf to their elders
the money part didn't help he was going
around here paying bills buying sneakers
and mess but I know he remember the
things you told him over the years
maverick and that gave me a lot of faith
I keep thinking if only he had another
day or miss Rosalie covers her trembling
lips miss Tammy starts for her but she
says I'm okay Tam she looks at me I'm
happy he wasn't alone but I'm even
happier you were with him that's all I
need to know don't need details nothing
else knowing you were with him is good
enough like daddy all I can do is nod
but as I will kahlil's grandma's hand I
see the anguish in her eyes his little
brother can't smile anymore so what if
people end up thinking he if he was a
thug and never care we care Khalil
matters to us not the stuff he did
forget everybody else
mama leans across me and sets an
envelope and miss rosaries Rosalie's lap
we want you to have that miss Rosalie
opens it and I catch a glimpse of a
whole lot of money inside what in the
world y'all know I can't take this yes
you can daddy says we forgot how you
kept starring sacani for us we weren't
about to let you be empty-handed and we
know y'all are trying to pay for the
funeral mama says hopefully that'll help
plus we're raising money around the
neighborhood soon so you don't don't you
worry about a thing miss Rosalie why
it's a new set of tears from her eyes
I'm gonna pay y'all back every penny did
we say you had to pay us back daddy ass
you focus on getting better I and if you
give us any money we giving it right
back
God's my witness there are a lot more
tears and hugs I miss Rosalie gives me a
freeze cup for the road red syrup
glistening on the top she always makes
them extra sweet as we leave I remember
how khalili used to run up to the car
when I was about to go the sun's shining
on the grease lines that separated his
cornrows the glimmer in his eyes
right he'd knock in the window I'd let
it down and he'd say with a snaggletooth
grin see you later alligator back then
I'd giggle behind my own snaggle teeth
now I tear up goodbyes hurt the most
when the other person's already gone I
imagine him standing at my window and I
smile for his sake
after a while crocodile
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