Genesis Begins Again

Genesis’s dad pulls into the driveway after she gets home from school. He looks furious as he gets out of the car. When he gets inside, he tells Mama that he heard from Chico that Genesis took a bus to his workplace. When Mama asks her if it’s true, Genesis comes clean and tells Mama about the eviction notice. She says that her dad hasn’t paid the rent yet, and she is tired of not being able to do anything about it. Genesis also admits that she was the one who poured out her dad’s liquor.

Mama is furious at both Genesis and her dad. Genesis decides she is done covering for him and tells Mama that he doesn’t even have a job anymore. Mama is stunned for a few seconds, and then she starts screaming at Emory. He pleads and offers excuses. He tells her that they gave someone else the promotion, then he says he shouldn’t have to deal with being treated like this. He leaves. As the sound of his car engine fades, Genesis finally breaks down and sobs in Mama’s arms.

On Monday morning, Genesis is so distracted by the traumatic events of the weekend that she forgot about Yvette and Belinda’s offer.