Shinelle meets two of her childhood friends and immediately has a flashback:
She had always passed them by since that night so long ago. When she saw them, she usually briskly walked past. Talking to them now is uncomfortable. She talks to them about her upcoming exams and that she's working really hard. They don't seem to be doing much with their lives. Shinelle doesn't really see happiness in their faces.
She pities them a little. She had always wondered if life was more joyous for them. But she now fully accepts the path she took.
She heads home.
When she gets home, she finds a police officer scolding her mother and brother. Apparently, Bobby had been hiding a gun for a local gang member. Since Bobby has had no priors, all he receives this time is a stern warning.
Whitnee is disappointed that her son had gotten involved with a gang.
And even more disappointed with herself.
She takes him to the kitchen and they have a long talk together. She tells him that she will be there more for him and that she doesn't want him getting involved in trouble like that. Bobby promises to be better.
And then they hug.
Aww, at the hug, and yes, Shinelle did indeed take the right path, :D
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