Payback Is A Mutha. Wahida Clark

Forever?”

      “I’m sorry.”

      “This shit ain’t easy, Forever.”

      “I know it’s not easy. Have you forgot that we’re doing this time together? You think I like being separated from my family? You think I don’t worry about you being out there all by yourself? You think I like being able to see y’all only on the weekends, and under these conditions? Can’t get a decent hug, kiss, or feel without niggas being all in your face or telling you to back up! And the hole? I know you don’t think I like going to the hole. You know that’s not voluntary; I have to make money to take care of my family. I know I can get some credit for doing that. And I know you don’t think I like the fact that you sleep alone at night. It fuckin’ kills me that I can’t be there with you and my baby. So baby, keep in mind, the three of us are going through this together. We all are tired but at least we are counting down. A year and a half left. If you did five I know you can do a year and a half more.” He put his arm around her. “So what, you givin’ up on us?” Nyla wiped the tears from her eyes and shook her head no. “We’re counting down now, right?” She shook her head yes. “We can do these few more months can’t we?” She shook her head yes.