"Oh, whatever, you boys are just like your mother. Always busy doing something but never comes home to see, Grandma...."
"Don't mind Lefah and Garriso. Because I am here to see you, Mrs. Maya." [Mrs. Madison giggles]
"Oh, that's great. But hey, I only know the craziest grandsons I ever had, but I don't know you, my darling. How may I help you please, or you're after my grandson, Hamz?"
Garriso snickers and said, "Oh, no. We are not here because of Homie Gee. But Mrs. Madison is our high school principal and she's here to see you..."
"Oh, I see, hey, I am really sorry for not welcoming you well. Hope my boys have caused no problems because I really trust them for no harm...."
"Yes, of course. They have caused no harm, like nothing wrong in school, but you know, I was once staying in this city with my family when mom came and moved my brothers and me away in the 90s. You know, I was born in this city, but I wasn't raised."
"Oh, really, but I don't remember you, my love. So, how did you remember me all these years back?"
"Uh, you know. I don't really remember you. I once heard Mrs. Maya was my late mother's best friend in the 90s, when I was a little girl..."
"Wow, so you're a black American, right?" [Grandma Maya giggles]
"Yeah, I'm a black American. I was born here because my late father was a black American, but my ma'am wasn't a black American. Because of that, my ma'am never liked it when we were staying here with my dad. She keeps saying we will surely grow up just like those bad gangs on the street."
"Hell no!" [Grandma Maya sighs]
"Hmm, you know, she came back and took us away from our father. Immediately, she had an opportunity to work in the state as a medical doctor. And my ma'am also divorced my father in the 90s. That's why she never allowed us to come back home."
"That's great. You know, your grandmother is always growing older. I don't remember anything, but I'm really happy that you came back home. You're welcome home once again."
"Thank you, Mrs. Maya. I'm also happy to meet you once again." [Mrs. Madison giggles]
"That's fine, hey, let me tell you something, my love. They're always saying black Americans are not good people because we never allowed them to take what belonged to us in the 90s. And whether we black Americans are good or bad, this is where your father came from. Your father's land. Home sweet home..."
"Yeah, that's why I wanted to work here as a professional principal for this city."
[Grandma Maya sighs] "Oh, wow. That's good news. Um, the thing is, it's not easy to stay here. Hmm, every day and night, gunshots, and killing people on the streets. Hey, just be careful, my love."
"Hmm, don't worry about me, Mrs. Maya. Hey, just stay safe. Everything will be fine. I promise, Mrs. Maya...."
"Okay my dear. I will and just hope that no bad gangs will come and attack my granddaughter and me at home. Hmm, I always advised my grandson to stop causing problems around the streets and find a better job to take care of his daughter, but Hamz never listen to me as a mother...."
[Mrs. Madison sighs] "Hmm, don't worry Grandma Maya. Everything will be fine, and your grandson will also change. Just give him some time. He will...."
"Maybe, Madame, because Hamz has been doing this for the past years now. He never comes home, but he is always on the street smoking and causing trouble with those idiots he calls them gangsters. And that bullshit..." [Grandma Maya sighs]
"Hey, it is fine, Grandma Maya. Everything will be OK, I promise. [Lefah smiles at Grandma Maya, just to cheer her up to stay strong]
"Okay and thank you all for coming. Your words have made me strong enough. I really appreciate you boys and your Madame...."
[Mrs. Madison smiles at Grandma Maya] "My name is Mrs. Madison, and that's how people know me. You can also choose to call me that, Mrs. Maya...."
"Nice name and nice meeting you at home, Mrs. Madison. You're always welcome anytime you want to come home with your boys. Please tell them to come and see Grandma always..." [Grandma Maya wiped her tears and smiles at Mrs. Madison]
"Okay, Grandma Maya. We will come and see you some other time, so don't worry, okay? You know, I have a lot to do out there. I will get time and come around for us to chat more, Mrs. Maya." [Mrs. Madison giggles]
"Oh, so soon? Okay, fine, I have heard you, but I want to know more about you, Mrs. Madison. Please find time and come home for us to chat more. Your grandma needs you at home."
"Don't worry, I will come home, Mrs. Maya. Hey, let's get up boys, it is time. Just walk me to my car and run back to Grandma Maya..."
[Both] "Okay, Mrs. Madison..."
[Mrs. Madison stands up, hugs and kisses Grandma Maya on her cheeks just to say goodbye] "Hey, just stay safe, Mrs. Maya. I wish we could chat more, but I have an important meeting to attend any moment from now. So, bye...."
"Okay, my love. Don't worry, I got this. Grandma will always be careful." [Grandma Maya giggles]
[Both giggles]
[Garriso and Lefah also get up from the living room sofa and hugs Grandma Maya and kiss her on her cheeks.]
"Hey, bye old lady. Just stay careful." [Garriso smiles at Grandma Maya after the hugs]
"Hey, you boys should leave Mrs. Maya alone. Let's go now please. I'm running late already. Come on, guys."
[Both] "Okay, Mrs. Madison." [Garriso and Lefah responds immediately to Mrs. Madison]
"Hey, bye for now, Grandma Maya. See you later some other time, but hey, we promise to come back." [Lefah smiles at Grandma Maya]
"Hey, it's fine. Just get out and stop wasting her time. You always say these sweet words to me but never comes back. Hey, leave and let me be...."