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Mommy, why did we have to leave Georgia?

For the last time, Imani, I told you

Chris found us a new house.

Besides, we just needed more space out front

living in an apartment.

And besides,

wasn't it you that told me just a few weeks ago

that you wanted your own room?

Yes, but...

Alright then.

Hey, Imani, cheer up.

You're going to love the new house.

I can't wait for you to see your new room.

Mommy, will I at least be able to call my friends

back in Georgia?

Imani, you're gonna meet so many new people here.

I promise you.

Now, Imani, I really need for you to cheer up.

You know, I thought you'd be a little bit more excited.

Getting your own room.

Oh, I am.

I'm so glad I don't have to deal with anymore wetbed

because of Nasir.

Uh...

Is this it?

Yeah, this is it.

Our new home.

Oh.

This looks old.

Mommy, do we have to go in there?

Oh, sweetie.

I don't think there's anything to be afraid of.

Right, Chris?

Chris!

Yeah. Well, look, this is our new home.

Our new beginning.

Come on, y'all, let's go.

Wait, can me and Nasir go play?

Sure, but—

Be careful. - Be careful.

Come on, baby, I got so much I gotta show you.

Till we see a how we want it.

Yes, Nasir, you can play.

But, Imani, make sure you stay away from that road.

All right, be careful.

Baby. - Hmm?

Who's that?

Oh, hey, this is just Miss Louvenia, baby.

Louvenia?

Yeah.

I'm so sorry to have frightened you.

You can call me Venia for short.

You need some help with that?

Yes.

Nice to meet you, Miss Venia.

Oh, you too, my dear.

I'm not like I used to.

We didn't see your car outside.

Who?

You...

Your car.

What is that, son? I don't know what that is.

Do you have, you know, a vehicle?

I don't know what that is.

Okay. - Okay.

Is this your beautiful wife you told me so much about?

Yes, this is my beautiful, gorgeous queen.

How long y'all been married?

This April make it two years, right?

Yeah.

Oh, that's so sweet.

Love is beautiful, ain't it?

Yes, it is.

Oh, yeah,

that reminds me of my Henry before he was sold.

Sold?

I said I was old.

Oh.

Now, Chris, you sure do favor someone I used to know

many, many years ago.

Mm-hmm.

Well, I guess we got that lookalike somewhere, right?

I suppose.

So, where's the children?

Oh, they wanted to stay outside and play.

I actually have two.

Imani, she's fourteen.

Nasir, he's eight.

Children are precious, aren't they?

And, uh, uh, Christopher...

It's Chris.

Ohh.

I'm so sorry.

You get as old as me, you forget sometimes.

It's okay.

Here are the keys. - Oh, yeah.

Okay.

Keys.

Yeah.

Like I was saying, all the belongings are yours.

Everything in the house.

You're not going to take anything with you?

Oh, I don't need anything where I'm going.

Now, this key right here, that's to the front door.

The other key there, that's to the back door.

And this one here is to the side door.

Look, again, thank you, Miss Venia.

Thank you.

You are truly a blessing to me and my family.

Oh.

You're very welcome.

I know the house gonna to be taken good care of.

Oh, most definitely will.

Well, I'm going to go.

But before I leave, let me...

Here's a list of names of people in town who can help you,

if you need anything with the house.

You know, I don't see your number.

You know, if I want to get in contact with you.

I'll contact you. Don't worry.

Yeah.

I'll contact you.

Okay. Well, look, thank you again, Ms. Louvenia.

Are you sure you don't need...

I'm fine. I'm fine.

Let me go ahead and go now.

Go ahead and enjoy your home.

Okay. Here, let me get the door.

Oh, thank you.

And y'all take care now.

You too.

Baby. - Yeah?

Is it just me or did she give off a weird vibe?

You know what?

Come to think about it,

I remember seeing the store

not at least maybe 5 miles before.