Genesis Begins Again

Mama is excited to tell Genesis about the jobs she has been applying for, but when she sits down to tell her, she notices the light spots on Genesis’s skin. Mama panics and says that she thinks Genesis has Vitiligo. Genesis admits that she stole her credit card to buy the cream.

Mama is furious that she stole from her and tells her how irresponsible she is. Genesis feels terrible and guilty, but it hurts even more because the words Mama says remind her of what her dad’s employers say about him. Genesis also confesses that she let Yvette put a relaxer in her hair. Mama is livid and starts to yell, telling Genesis that she can forget about performing in the talent show. Genesis is horrified and protests, but Mama storms out. Genesis hears her yell that she is done with everyone, and Genesis feels worse ever. Just a few minutes ago, Mama was so excited to tell her that she was working on finding a job so they can stay in Farmington Hills. Now, Mama looks at her the same way she looks at her dad, like she is full of secrets. She feels guilty about everything, but the only thing she doesn’t feel bad about is putting on the cream.