Mother of George Page #2

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you don't just tell him.

And have him and my mom

down my throat?

They're not going to be

down your throat.

Babe, this is the one thing

in my life that...

he's not involved in.

And I'd like to keep it that way.

Okay.

Watch your step.

Watch your step. Watch your step.

Watch your step.

All right. Last stop,

everybody. Pass up a fin.

Thanks.

Thanks. Fin, fin.

- Last stop.

- Okay.

Okay.

Now, do you know Psalm 121?

- Yeah.

- You need to recite it every day.

- Okay.

- It'll be good for you.

- Okay.

- Go ahead.

Go ahead. You'll be fine.

- You will be fine.

- Thank you.

Take this with you.

- Go ahead.

- Thank you.

You know how men are back home.

He is not home.

You know, I have to go.

Nike.

I have friends... who have adopted.

I want it to be from me.

How?

How, if he will not go

to the doctor?

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

As it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread...

and forgive us all our trespasses...

as we forgive those who

trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation...

but deliver us from all evil.

For thine is the kingdom...

the power and the glory...

forever and ever. Amen.

So you are blaming my son now.

I'm not blaming anyone.

- Adenike.

- Yeah?

- Go home.

- Home?

And give your husband your consent.

What then?

What happens when that woman

does not get pregnant?

Or the next?

Talk to Ayodele.

That is all I ask.

- And say what?

- Get him to go to the doctor.

He can help us.

- You want to help Ayodele?

- Yes.

You know what to do.

Amen, amen, amen to Jesus.

It's the same blood.

Only a woman truly knows

who the father is.

What?

To stick together as a family?

Other women do it.

Biyi.

Did you get my messages?

I called you and left messages

and you don't call me back.

Your brother brought you here

and has taken care of you.

I'm talking to you!

It is high time

you did something for him.

Get along now!

I brought your brother's lunch.

He's at the fish markets.

I have to...

Biyi.

I need to talk to you.

Not about the lunch.

- I have to go and prep right now.

- No. Please.

Please, please.

It will not take long.

I promise.

You know...

Your brother and I...

We've been trying for long...

for very long to have a baby.

It might be me.

But if it is not...

then another woman does not make

sense, sure you understand.

I have to go and do

some work in the kitchen.

No!

You know what this means to him.

- I have to go inside...

- He is a good man.

I have to go inside the kitchen.

And you also.

You are a good man.

Please, eh?

I do not know what else to do.

What are you doing today?

Oh, I'm...

just going shopping with Sade.

Do you have money?

Say hi.

Whenever you want, I'll go

with you to the doctor.

You know you wanna take the day.

I had a day.

Hey!

You have strong toes.

That day was two weeks ago.

I'm lucky I even have a job.

Hold on, hold on.

Sorry.

Hello? Hey.

That's great.

Oh, that's so great. Hold on.

Nike's pregnant.

I'm so happy.

Did you talk to my brother?

Why isn't he meeting us here?

Thank you.

Sorry I'm late.

Look who the cats dragged in.

- Mami.

- Why you always late?

I'm sorry.

It's not my fault.

- Congratulations!

- Oh, thank you.

Congrats, mama.

Oh, my God.

I'm so happy for you.

- Thank you.

- So big already!

Hey!

Hey, everybody!

You are so funny.

- Grab a seat.

- Ah, okay.

Just bring this seat here.

Sit next to the mama.

- You all right?

- Okay.

Feels good, doesn't it?

Shoot mama.

You better don't shoot me.

Beautiful, Mama. Beautiful.

Adenike.

So when is Babatunde going

to arrive?

November 23.

November 23?

Now we know...

what lotto number

we supposed to play.

Where is Biyi?

- Make him come out.

- Biyi, Biyi, Biyi!

Biyi, Biyi!

- Let's make a toast.

- Hey, hey. One sec. One sec.

You're supposed to wait for the baby

to come out before you do that.

Well, we can have the party anytime.

Now we know the baby gonna come.

Well, well, well,

well, well, well.

What a day this is, huh?

Of God's making.

To be blessed like this,

after so many years.

I never got to see my father

before he died.

But it is as if he is coming

back to me through Babatunde.

- Amen.

- To my miracle!

You know what? Get together.

Get together. Let's take a picture.

Come, my miracle.

Be in the middle.

Be there in the middle.

Come.

Ready?

One more, one more,

one more, one more.

My mama sat back. That means you

are accepted into the family.

Coming.

- Where is Biyi?

- Biyi is not here.

- Yes, but where is he?

- How do I know?

- You married Biyi?

- No, I didn't marry...

- So work!

- I'm just working... I need Biyi.

Forget about Biyi. You have

customers! You have customers!

Don't yell at me.

Monica. Here, here.

Thank you.

Don't you know what I do here?

So...

what's next?

Where were you last night?

The sketch for the new cabinets.

Good.

You want to be part of

this business or not?

Sorry.

I forgot.

Tunde didn't forget.

Look. It's no big thing, okay?

I'm sorry.

Next time it's no big thing,

tell me.

That way I won't keep waiting for

someone who isn't going to show.

When are you gonna grow up?

You know how much

those chicken breasts cost me?

Every night it's something.

Three nights ago...

he overcooked three

of the specials.

It's okay, it's okay.

And then he burned the

Joloff rice.

I don't know what's

been eating him...

but whatever it is,

I'm sick of it.

How does he expect to be partners...

if he is not holding up

his end of the bargain?

Maybe he's just tired.

You know he likes to stay out.

Tell him he shouldn't stay out.

He's not a kid anymore.

I'll get it.

Hello?

Uh, my address?

Sure.

Well, okay.

All right. Thanks.

He's right.

I should leave,

go somewhere else.

- Where?

- I...

I don't know.

You have a life here.

What life?

I go to sleep, wake up,

piss thinking about it.

And it's only going to get worse.

It is what he wanted, Biyi.

What he wanted...

to be lied to day after day?

I don't think so. I can't do it.

Maybe you can, but I...

You what?

You what?

I want it over with.

What are you saying?

What are you saying, Biyi?

Just tell him.

Just let him know.

You can't!

You can never do that!

Are you teaching him burping?

Do not waste time.

Somebody is selling a used car,

I know you need a car.

The car we bought last

year still works,

maybe when business picks up.

This is a boy.

So what do you think, Son?

Are your feet ticklish?

What about your hands?

Will you have mine,

or your mama's?

And about your teeth, eh?

You want your father's?

See how bright they are?

And strong.

Only two cavities.

To tell you the truth...

whatever you look like

will be perfect.

As long as you have my teeth.

What?

Is it about earlier?

I know I went off, but...

What's wrong?

Ayo.

What?

Biyi.

He what?

The baby.

Biyi is the father.

Stop talking rubbish.

It's not.

Your mother...

My...

My mama what?

It's the same blood.

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