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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:51,217 --> 00:00:53,762 (PROJECTOR WHIRRING) 4 00:00:59,434 --> 00:01:02,145 MISS CARMEN: Why should we care that you make it? 5 00:01:03,438 --> 00:01:06,107 I don't care if y'all don't care if I do make it. 6 00:01:09,652 --> 00:01:13,198 This is my journey. It's not nobody else journey. 7 00:01:13,239 --> 00:01:15,992 Nobody's gonna walk, walk with these shoes 8 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:17,410 I got on my feet. 9 00:01:17,452 --> 00:01:20,413 Only one that can walk with these shoes is me. 10 00:01:22,624 --> 00:01:23,583 Simple. 11 00:01:23,625 --> 00:01:25,960 MISS CARMEN: You don't want nobody to walk with you? 12 00:01:26,002 --> 00:01:27,754 Of course. 13 00:01:27,796 --> 00:01:29,881 You can hold my hand. 14 00:01:29,923 --> 00:01:32,175 You can look back from a distance. 15 00:01:36,805 --> 00:01:39,265 You still won't feel what I feel. 16 00:01:40,391 --> 00:01:42,811 You still won't look at it from my point of view. 17 00:01:44,062 --> 00:01:46,272 When everybody got an opinion, 18 00:01:46,564 --> 00:01:47,816 judgement... 19 00:01:48,525 --> 00:01:50,151 Like they God... 20 00:01:51,152 --> 00:01:52,487 Okay. 21 00:01:53,154 --> 00:01:54,531 Okay. 22 00:02:03,206 --> 00:02:05,667 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING) 23 00:02:11,256 --> 00:02:12,715 (BABY COOING) 24 00:02:21,599 --> 00:02:23,351 (GIA SHUSHING) 25 00:02:30,859 --> 00:02:33,236 (GIA CLICKING TONGUE) 26 00:02:37,407 --> 00:02:42,662 It's okay, baby. Okay, okay. Ready? 27 00:02:43,705 --> 00:02:45,415 (BABY COOING) 28 00:02:52,881 --> 00:02:54,257 (GIA SOFTLY CHUCKLES) 29 00:03:33,463 --> 00:03:35,924 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 30 00:03:37,300 --> 00:03:39,302 (SIGHS) 31 00:03:39,385 --> 00:03:41,971 -(BABY CRIES) -(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKING) 32 00:03:49,312 --> 00:03:50,813 (CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS) 33 00:03:52,440 --> 00:03:54,817 (CAR ENGINE STARTS) 34 00:03:58,988 --> 00:04:00,323 (THEN YOU CAN TELL ME GOODBYE PLAYING) 35 00:04:00,365 --> 00:04:02,992 Kiss me each morning 36 00:04:04,077 --> 00:04:08,665 For a million years 37 00:04:11,084 --> 00:04:14,128 Hold me each evening 38 00:04:14,170 --> 00:04:17,340 By your side 39 00:04:21,928 --> 00:04:24,847 Tell me you love me 40 00:04:24,889 --> 00:04:27,350 For a million... 41 00:04:27,976 --> 00:04:29,811 A million years 42 00:04:31,646 --> 00:04:37,151 - Then if it don't work out - If it don't work out... 43 00:04:37,193 --> 00:04:38,987 MAN 1: Man, shut the fuck up with that. 44 00:04:39,070 --> 00:04:40,363 MAN 2: I'm serious, I swear. 45 00:04:40,405 --> 00:04:41,489 It was more like matriphagy or some shit. 46 00:04:41,531 --> 00:04:43,116 MAN 1: What? What is that? 47 00:04:43,199 --> 00:04:44,617 MAN 2: Bro, I'm telling you. Like, the mom gives birth 48 00:04:44,659 --> 00:04:46,327 and then she feeds herself off to the baby 49 00:04:46,411 --> 00:04:48,162 till there's nothing left. It was crazy. 50 00:04:48,204 --> 00:04:50,373 Nigga, there ain't no crab spiders in the Bay. 51 00:04:50,456 --> 00:04:52,333 On my mama there is in my backyard. 52 00:04:52,417 --> 00:04:53,751 Nah, cuz. I'm not buying it. 53 00:04:53,835 --> 00:04:55,211 I'm telling you, it was the most sacrificial shit 54 00:04:55,253 --> 00:04:56,671 -I've ever seen. -Hell, nah. 55 00:04:56,713 --> 00:04:58,298 GIA: This was opened when I found it. 56 00:04:58,381 --> 00:04:59,507 It's missin' some pieces. 57 00:04:59,590 --> 00:05:01,884 I can only give you 15% off. 58 00:05:02,385 --> 00:05:03,720 MAN 1: Yes. 59 00:05:03,761 --> 00:05:05,805 That'll be $29.75. 60 00:05:05,847 --> 00:05:08,057 (MEN CHATTERING) 61 00:05:09,350 --> 00:05:11,519 (KEYPAD BEEPING) 62 00:05:12,020 --> 00:05:13,688 Your card is declined. 63 00:05:14,188 --> 00:05:16,190 GIA: Just put $28 on it. 64 00:05:16,232 --> 00:05:17,942 -(CASH REGISTER WHIRS) -(COINS JINGLE) 65 00:05:17,984 --> 00:05:19,360 Thank you. 66 00:05:21,321 --> 00:05:23,531 (COINS CLATTERING) 67 00:05:26,075 --> 00:05:28,578 (HIP HOP MUSIC PLAYING ON CAR STEREO) 68 00:05:31,998 --> 00:05:34,417 (CAR HORN BLARING) 69 00:05:46,304 --> 00:05:48,765 (CAR HORN CONTINUES BLARING) 70 00:05:50,808 --> 00:05:51,934 (MUSIC STOPS) 71 00:05:52,018 --> 00:05:53,102 (EXHALES) 72 00:05:56,856 --> 00:05:59,067 (PHONE KEYPAD BEEPING) 73 00:06:01,319 --> 00:06:03,529 -(SIGHS) -(LINE RINGING) 74 00:06:03,613 --> 00:06:05,239 -Hello? -JASMINE: Gia, 75 00:06:05,281 --> 00:06:07,617 they're already waiting. How long will it take to get here? 76 00:06:07,700 --> 00:06:09,118 Traffic's bad. Can you tell 'em 77 00:06:09,202 --> 00:06:10,578 -I'll be a little late? -How late? 78 00:06:10,620 --> 00:06:14,123 AUTOMATED VOICE: Your balance is $2.49. 79 00:06:14,207 --> 00:06:15,625 Make a payment. 80 00:06:15,708 --> 00:06:18,669 TREY: Make another one, curve it again. 81 00:06:18,711 --> 00:06:22,131 (SNIFFS) And then you use the yellow. 82 00:06:22,173 --> 00:06:23,549 (CHALK WRITING ON BOARD) 83 00:06:23,591 --> 00:06:27,553 Swirl it around and use the green. 84 00:06:28,137 --> 00:06:29,472 (TREY SNIFFS) 85 00:06:37,939 --> 00:06:39,565 (GIA EXHALES) 86 00:06:40,358 --> 00:06:41,651 (KISSES) 87 00:06:42,652 --> 00:06:44,946 -GIA: (WHISPERS) You okay? -Yeah. 88 00:06:45,029 --> 00:06:47,031 TREY: Let's sit. Let's sit. 89 00:06:47,115 --> 00:06:48,783 All right, come on. 90 00:06:51,411 --> 00:06:52,829 Hey, you want to feel? 91 00:06:55,915 --> 00:06:58,126 -(WHISPERS) Do you feel that? -Yeah. 92 00:07:00,420 --> 00:07:02,463 (IN NORMAL VOICE) I got something for you. 93 00:07:07,218 --> 00:07:09,095 Could wear 'em all together, see? 94 00:07:09,178 --> 00:07:11,055 (BREATHES DEEPLY) 95 00:07:11,764 --> 00:07:15,017 When you look on the back, you can see what your mood is. 96 00:07:15,309 --> 00:07:16,644 Okay? 97 00:07:19,188 --> 00:07:21,107 Are they nice to you guys in the new place? 98 00:07:21,190 --> 00:07:23,192 -Yeah. -Yeah? 99 00:07:23,818 --> 00:07:27,530 Okay. See, Mama got you guys sticking together. 100 00:07:28,656 --> 00:07:30,241 You taking care of each other? 101 00:07:30,283 --> 00:07:31,659 Yeah. 102 00:07:32,827 --> 00:07:33,995 Shaynah? 103 00:07:37,248 --> 00:07:38,749 Shaynah, you at least gonna look at me? 104 00:07:38,833 --> 00:07:41,544 -(CRAYON SCRIBBLING) -(SNIFFS) 105 00:07:42,753 --> 00:07:45,673 (SIGHS) What's going on, baby? 106 00:07:48,301 --> 00:07:49,886 Is it 'cause I was late? 107 00:07:55,349 --> 00:07:56,893 (WHISPERS) Play, okay? 108 00:07:58,394 --> 00:07:59,979 (GIA SIGHS) 109 00:08:04,692 --> 00:08:06,235 (IN NORMAL VOICE) Hmm? 110 00:08:12,700 --> 00:08:14,243 (GIA SIGHS HEAVILY) 111 00:08:15,828 --> 00:08:17,038 Shaynah. 112 00:08:19,290 --> 00:08:20,583 Shaynah. 113 00:08:25,421 --> 00:08:26,756 Listen. 114 00:08:30,051 --> 00:08:31,761 I'm trying my best. 115 00:08:34,639 --> 00:08:36,724 This is not so easy. 116 00:08:37,558 --> 00:08:39,227 But I'm right here. 117 00:08:41,562 --> 00:08:42,939 I'm here now. 118 00:08:44,565 --> 00:08:45,566 Shaynah. 119 00:08:45,608 --> 00:08:47,818 Don't be like that Mama. Look at me. 120 00:08:47,902 --> 00:08:49,987 JASMINE: How's it going, Shaynah, Trey? 121 00:08:50,029 --> 00:08:51,113 Shaynah? 122 00:08:52,990 --> 00:08:54,116 Shaynah? 123 00:08:54,659 --> 00:08:56,911 Shaynah? Shaynah? 124 00:08:56,994 --> 00:08:57,703 Shh. 125 00:08:57,745 --> 00:08:59,539 JASMINE: Everything okay, sweetie? 126 00:08:59,622 --> 00:09:00,790 What are you saying to her? 127 00:09:00,873 --> 00:09:04,043 Shaynah. At least say, "Bye, Mama." 128 00:09:04,418 --> 00:09:05,753 Shaynah. 129 00:09:18,474 --> 00:09:20,309 JASMINE: Come on, Trey. 130 00:09:20,351 --> 00:09:22,353 -(TREY SOBS) -She'll be back soon. 131 00:09:22,395 --> 00:09:23,938 He doesn't want to go. 132 00:09:25,231 --> 00:09:26,899 JASMINE: Come on, now. 133 00:09:26,941 --> 00:09:30,152 -Come on, now. -He doesn't want to go, see? 134 00:09:30,778 --> 00:09:32,280 JASMINE: Come on, now. 135 00:09:37,201 --> 00:09:38,744 Come on, Trey. 136 00:09:39,453 --> 00:09:41,247 -(GIA SIGHS) -Okay. 137 00:09:52,758 --> 00:09:55,928 (BREATH TREMBLING) 138 00:09:56,470 --> 00:09:58,848 (TENSE MUSIC PLAYING) 139 00:10:00,683 --> 00:10:02,977 (SIGHS) 140 00:10:06,480 --> 00:10:08,274 (SNIFFS) 141 00:10:21,537 --> 00:10:23,414 JASMINE: Your DSR hearing is next week 142 00:10:23,456 --> 00:10:24,624 on Friday at 3:00 p.m. 143 00:10:24,707 --> 00:10:26,292 I'm curious. What are your plans? 144 00:10:26,375 --> 00:10:27,585 For what? 145 00:10:27,627 --> 00:10:30,087 We're still completing your reunification requirement. 146 00:10:30,129 --> 00:10:31,631 -So... -So what? 147 00:10:31,714 --> 00:10:33,507 (PAPERS RUSTLING) 148 00:10:33,549 --> 00:10:35,551 You started this case plan a year ago. 149 00:10:35,593 --> 00:10:36,844 Now there's four months left, 150 00:10:36,927 --> 00:10:39,347 six if I ask for some more time. 151 00:10:39,722 --> 00:10:41,849 (GIA SIGHS) 152 00:10:41,932 --> 00:10:44,810 Ms. Jasmine, I'm here for every visit. 153 00:10:44,894 --> 00:10:47,021 I've passed every test. 154 00:10:47,855 --> 00:10:49,148 I've gone to every class you put me in. 155 00:10:49,231 --> 00:10:50,900 Gia, you've been late on several occasions. 156 00:10:50,983 --> 00:10:54,362 You've yet to complete a successful home assessment. 157 00:10:54,445 --> 00:10:55,946 And you've missed child support payments. 158 00:10:55,988 --> 00:10:58,616 Ms. Jasmine, I can't get any more hours 159 00:10:58,699 --> 00:11:01,160 with all of the courses y'all are making me take. 160 00:11:01,243 --> 00:11:03,204 So how am I supposed to pay for all of that? 161 00:11:03,245 --> 00:11:05,414 I'll try to ensure this child remains in the home, 162 00:11:05,498 --> 00:11:06,832 at least while you're breastfeeding. 163 00:11:06,916 --> 00:11:08,501 But unless you complete the program, 164 00:11:08,542 --> 00:11:11,003 I can't guarantee the child will remain in the home. 165 00:11:11,879 --> 00:11:13,130 Your children need stability 166 00:11:13,172 --> 00:11:14,674 and at the moment, we haven't seen enough. 167 00:11:14,715 --> 00:11:15,883 What more do you need to see? 168 00:11:15,925 --> 00:11:18,177 Have you finished the housing application? 169 00:11:18,219 --> 00:11:19,220 Not yet. 170 00:11:19,261 --> 00:11:20,680 Look, we're here to ensure 171 00:11:20,763 --> 00:11:22,765 the best interests for your children. 172 00:11:22,807 --> 00:11:24,058 All you need are three more certificates... 173 00:11:24,141 --> 00:11:25,810 I don't need no fuckin' gold star 174 00:11:25,851 --> 00:11:27,436 to tell me I'm a good mom. 175 00:11:32,942 --> 00:11:34,568 If the courts require us to intervene, 176 00:11:34,610 --> 00:11:35,820 are there any other family members 177 00:11:35,903 --> 00:11:37,238 that can look after this child? 178 00:11:37,279 --> 00:11:38,698 -Someone we could recommend? -'Cause I got no choice, 179 00:11:38,739 --> 00:11:40,616 but to be a single parent. 180 00:11:40,658 --> 00:11:41,992 I'm getting punished for that too? 181 00:11:42,076 --> 00:11:45,371 Gia, I don't need your disrespect in my office. 182 00:11:45,955 --> 00:11:47,748 Now, if you don't mind? 183 00:11:48,207 --> 00:11:49,750 (GIA SIGHS) 184 00:12:17,445 --> 00:12:18,779 Oh. 185 00:12:22,700 --> 00:12:24,952 (EXHALES HEAVILY) 186 00:12:25,703 --> 00:12:28,372 I swear his little ass gonna come early. 187 00:12:28,414 --> 00:12:30,082 (TRINA CHUCKLES) 188 00:12:30,166 --> 00:12:32,626 Okay. How was it? 189 00:12:32,710 --> 00:12:34,003 Talk to me. 190 00:12:35,212 --> 00:12:36,505 It's draining. 191 00:12:38,340 --> 00:12:40,176 You'll get 'em back, G. 192 00:12:40,926 --> 00:12:43,846 That's not what my caseworker saying. 193 00:12:43,888 --> 00:12:46,807 Don't listen to what your caseworker said. 194 00:12:46,849 --> 00:12:49,518 Miss C got her kids back after how long? 195 00:12:49,602 --> 00:12:51,061 Twenty-four months? 196 00:12:51,687 --> 00:12:54,273 Wouldn't you rather that than nothing at all? 197 00:12:54,315 --> 00:12:56,734 Sometimes that's just how this shit work. 198 00:12:56,776 --> 00:13:00,362 You got to play their game. And do what you got to do. 199 00:13:03,073 --> 00:13:06,327 -(CAR STARTING) -I got some tacos. 200 00:13:07,536 --> 00:13:09,997 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 201 00:13:11,207 --> 00:13:12,750 Hey, boo. 202 00:13:12,833 --> 00:13:16,003 WOMAN 1: Man, there's like 30 condoms in here. 203 00:13:18,714 --> 00:13:20,883 WOMAN 2: Well, well, well. 204 00:13:22,051 --> 00:13:24,261 TRINA: You real slick, Miss C. 205 00:13:24,345 --> 00:13:25,554 Yeah. Thank you, Jesus. 206 00:13:25,596 --> 00:13:27,014 Miss Carmen, what you trying to say today? 207 00:13:27,097 --> 00:13:29,183 WOMAN 3: I mean, damn, how much fucking you think 208 00:13:29,225 --> 00:13:30,768 we about to be doing, Miss Carmen? 209 00:13:30,851 --> 00:13:32,019 -(LAUGHTER) -That part. 210 00:13:32,061 --> 00:13:33,979 No, maintain family size, remember that. 211 00:13:34,063 --> 00:13:36,649 I mean, I can try to help you get your kids back home, 212 00:13:36,690 --> 00:13:38,901 but I can't if you keep multiplying the household. 213 00:13:38,943 --> 00:13:40,486 WOMAN 4: Oh, okay, because... MISS CARMEN: All right, 214 00:13:40,528 --> 00:13:41,779 let's get going here. 215 00:13:41,862 --> 00:13:44,198 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 216 00:13:46,742 --> 00:13:47,827 MISS CARMEN: How do you think 217 00:13:47,910 --> 00:13:50,538 she feels, when you call her "Mom"? 218 00:13:50,621 --> 00:13:54,208 Can't tell if she's disappointed 219 00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:57,878 or embarrassed by me. 220 00:13:59,797 --> 00:14:02,216 She has that blank look on her face. 221 00:14:02,675 --> 00:14:04,260 Just ices me. 222 00:14:06,428 --> 00:14:08,681 It's as if me being there 223 00:14:08,722 --> 00:14:11,225 makes her feel worse about herself. 224 00:14:12,393 --> 00:14:15,062 TRINA: At the end of the day, that's my mama. 225 00:14:16,188 --> 00:14:18,566 And that's gonna always be my mama. 226 00:14:21,235 --> 00:14:24,947 But you can't choose your parents... You know? 227 00:14:27,241 --> 00:14:28,576 So... 228 00:14:30,369 --> 00:14:31,579 it is what it is. 229 00:14:32,872 --> 00:14:36,417 MISS CARMEN: Do you think speaking to her 230 00:14:37,668 --> 00:14:40,129 about how you feel would help? 231 00:14:44,341 --> 00:14:45,593 No, I don't. 232 00:14:46,844 --> 00:14:48,262 She's busy. 233 00:14:54,435 --> 00:14:59,607 Her addiction created an anxiety inside me. 234 00:15:00,983 --> 00:15:02,443 And, um... 235 00:15:03,444 --> 00:15:06,572 That anxiety has been passed down to my child. 236 00:15:08,782 --> 00:15:11,285 And I don't know how to save her from it. 237 00:15:14,622 --> 00:15:16,498 I'm scared to lose her to it. 238 00:15:18,834 --> 00:15:22,588 Instead of healing, I ignored it. 239 00:15:22,963 --> 00:15:24,465 Covered it up. 240 00:15:26,759 --> 00:15:28,594 Used substances, 241 00:15:29,053 --> 00:15:30,638 so I wouldn't feel. 242 00:15:32,348 --> 00:15:36,977 I used so much that when I stopped, I had to learn 243 00:15:37,561 --> 00:15:39,605 how to feel again. 244 00:15:42,524 --> 00:15:44,151 It's not easy. 245 00:15:52,826 --> 00:15:54,286 Gia. 246 00:15:55,621 --> 00:15:57,289 What about you? 247 00:16:03,087 --> 00:16:04,546 MISS CARMEN: No? 248 00:16:06,799 --> 00:16:08,092 Okay. 249 00:16:08,133 --> 00:16:09,843 When you're ready. 250 00:16:09,885 --> 00:16:11,345 Well, we have someone new here today. 251 00:16:11,387 --> 00:16:14,306 Why don't you come up and introduce yourself? 252 00:16:19,645 --> 00:16:21,772 Hi, I'm... I'm Alexis. 253 00:16:21,855 --> 00:16:26,318 Um, I'm from Fresno, California, originally. 254 00:16:27,611 --> 00:16:28,862 And... 255 00:16:28,946 --> 00:16:30,114 (GIA SCOFFS) 256 00:16:30,155 --> 00:16:31,490 TRINA: There's nothing like a rambling-ass 257 00:16:31,573 --> 00:16:33,117 white bitch to piss me off. 258 00:16:33,158 --> 00:16:35,577 TRINA: Gia, I don't get why you act like that. 259 00:16:37,121 --> 00:16:39,039 Act like what? 260 00:16:39,123 --> 00:16:41,208 You got to start speaking up in class. 261 00:16:41,250 --> 00:16:42,918 And pretend, like, you paying attention 262 00:16:43,002 --> 00:16:44,795 or these people gonna write you up. 263 00:16:44,878 --> 00:16:46,130 And you know that's the only way 264 00:16:46,171 --> 00:16:48,215 your court report is gonna change. 265 00:16:51,051 --> 00:16:52,845 I'm just trying to help you out. 266 00:16:52,886 --> 00:16:54,304 GIA: Well, you're not. 267 00:16:54,388 --> 00:16:57,057 (R&B MUSIC PLAYING ON CAR STEREO) 268 00:16:59,852 --> 00:17:01,562 (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) 269 00:17:01,603 --> 00:17:03,188 GIA: What are you smiling at? 270 00:17:03,230 --> 00:17:05,566 (SUCKS TEETH) Nothing. 271 00:17:05,607 --> 00:17:07,109 He's dumb. 272 00:17:08,610 --> 00:17:09,778 Nobody? 273 00:17:10,029 --> 00:17:12,448 No. Nobody. 274 00:17:13,991 --> 00:17:16,118 I don't know why you're being all shy. 275 00:17:16,201 --> 00:17:18,245 (SCOFFS) I'm not. 276 00:17:19,663 --> 00:17:21,623 -How long? -(CLICKS TONGUE) 277 00:17:23,250 --> 00:17:26,003 Uh, probably about 12 inches. 278 00:17:26,045 --> 00:17:29,006 I ain't even gonna hold you. (CHUCKLES) 279 00:17:29,089 --> 00:17:31,925 For real, though. How long you been talking to him? 280 00:17:31,967 --> 00:17:34,011 It's been, like, a couple of months. 281 00:17:34,053 --> 00:17:36,055 A couple of months and you ain't told me shit? 282 00:17:36,138 --> 00:17:40,267 Yes, a couple of months, 'cause I don't need you judging me. 283 00:17:41,727 --> 00:17:42,811 Whatever. 284 00:17:44,354 --> 00:17:46,774 Whoever it is, just make sure they don't leave you hanging 285 00:17:46,815 --> 00:17:48,317 like the last one. 286 00:17:48,692 --> 00:17:50,069 Damn! 287 00:17:50,110 --> 00:17:52,196 This is exactly why I don't tell you nothing, Gia. 288 00:17:52,237 --> 00:17:54,156 Because you don't trust nobody. 289 00:17:54,198 --> 00:17:55,365 You're right. I don't. 290 00:17:55,449 --> 00:17:56,909 Eventually, you're gonna meet a real one 291 00:17:56,992 --> 00:17:59,036 and realize not every man is a nigga. 292 00:17:59,078 --> 00:18:01,038 Right. 293 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:04,750 I just think right now, you're just too tense. 294 00:18:04,792 --> 00:18:07,169 You just need to be gripped up, 295 00:18:07,211 --> 00:18:09,588 flipped over, clapped. 296 00:18:09,630 --> 00:18:13,133 -(BOTH LAUGH) -And thrashed. Like, relax. 297 00:18:13,217 --> 00:18:14,885 -No thanks. -(LAUGHS) 298 00:18:14,927 --> 00:18:16,553 I'd rather be single for the rest of my life. 299 00:18:16,595 --> 00:18:18,972 At least I know what to expect, then. 300 00:18:19,014 --> 00:18:20,599 (TRINA SCOFFS) 301 00:18:20,641 --> 00:18:21,725 Now, you and I both know 302 00:18:21,809 --> 00:18:23,393 that's some depressing-ass shit. 303 00:18:23,727 --> 00:18:25,187 Stop, please. 304 00:18:25,229 --> 00:18:27,523 -(LAUGHS) -GIA: I'm serious. 305 00:18:27,606 --> 00:18:30,150 It's the last mistake that I wanna make. 306 00:18:31,026 --> 00:18:33,695 Look, friend, it's not even a mistake. 307 00:18:33,737 --> 00:18:37,866 God was just looking down and wanted to bless your ass. 308 00:18:42,538 --> 00:18:44,790 But he need to be blessing you with a new car. 309 00:18:44,873 --> 00:18:46,834 -This shit raggedy as hell. -(LAUGHS) 310 00:18:48,877 --> 00:18:50,671 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 311 00:18:50,754 --> 00:18:52,131 TRINA: You ready? 312 00:18:52,214 --> 00:18:55,259 -(INDISTINCT CHATTERING) -TRINA: Three... 313 00:18:55,342 --> 00:18:57,052 EARL: Hey, ma, check it out. SHORT: Yeah. 314 00:18:57,136 --> 00:18:58,637 Yeah, I know you went shopping for me, though. 315 00:18:58,720 --> 00:19:00,556 EARL: Hold on, listen. That's a new, little top you wearing? 316 00:19:00,597 --> 00:19:02,474 SHORT: Why are you always looking like that? 317 00:19:02,516 --> 00:19:04,268 -GIA: No, I'm cool. -You sure, Mama? 318 00:19:04,351 --> 00:19:05,477 GIA: Yeah, I'm good. 319 00:19:05,519 --> 00:19:07,020 ERAK: At least smile for somebody. 320 00:19:07,104 --> 00:19:08,522 AMES: You know damn well she don't never smile 321 00:19:08,605 --> 00:19:10,065 -with her mean ass. -EARL: Hella boosie though. 322 00:19:10,107 --> 00:19:11,275 JAMES: Always trippin' and shit. 323 00:19:11,358 --> 00:19:12,860 All right, just... Just chill, man. 324 00:19:12,901 --> 00:19:14,153 Chill, bruh. Ya'll hella hyphy. 325 00:19:14,194 --> 00:19:15,612 EARL: Nah, man. Hey, check it out. 326 00:19:15,696 --> 00:19:17,364 JAMES: It's always something with these females. 327 00:19:17,447 --> 00:19:18,699 EARL: Got a janky attitude. 328 00:19:18,740 --> 00:19:20,534 SHORT: Take a long walk off a short bridge... 329 00:19:20,617 --> 00:19:22,494 EARL: Ooh, look back at it again. With an ass like that. 330 00:19:22,536 --> 00:19:24,121 -Like that. -SHORT: Yeah, man. 331 00:19:24,204 --> 00:19:26,206 JAMES: You peeking but you ain't speaking though. 332 00:19:26,248 --> 00:19:27,833 (LAUGHTER) 333 00:19:27,916 --> 00:19:29,543 MEL: Stop playin' with them, bro. 334 00:19:29,626 --> 00:19:30,961 EARL: I just want to see if you want to hit 335 00:19:31,003 --> 00:19:32,254 the bottle or not. 336 00:19:32,296 --> 00:19:33,589 Why you actin' like you don't know nobody? 337 00:19:33,672 --> 00:19:35,382 -SHORT: Kick rocks. -You know what? 338 00:19:36,133 --> 00:19:37,885 You're always talking a lot of shit 339 00:19:37,926 --> 00:19:39,261 for a bunch of little-assed niggas 340 00:19:39,344 --> 00:19:42,139 -who ain't getting no pussy. -Uh-uh. 341 00:19:42,181 --> 00:19:44,057 -With them dusty-assed dicks. -SHORT: Oh. 342 00:19:44,099 --> 00:19:46,018 EARL: Nigga's just trying to love you, girl. 343 00:19:46,101 --> 00:19:47,686 -JAMES: She talking to you. -She ain't talking to me. 344 00:19:47,728 --> 00:19:50,355 She talkin' to y'all. I don't know what you talkin' about. 345 00:19:51,315 --> 00:19:53,025 ARI: They always talking shit. 346 00:19:53,066 --> 00:19:55,402 (ARI CHUCKLES SOFTLY) 347 00:19:58,071 --> 00:20:00,824 TRINA: You see they got new partners now, right? 348 00:20:00,866 --> 00:20:01,992 ARI: Cute? 349 00:20:02,075 --> 00:20:03,785 TRINA: Not your type. ARI: And what's my type? 350 00:20:03,869 --> 00:20:05,871 -Niggas with money. -(LAUGHS) 351 00:20:05,954 --> 00:20:08,457 -I missed you, babe. -ARI: I miss you. 352 00:20:11,126 --> 00:20:12,628 Let me see, G. 353 00:20:16,048 --> 00:20:19,092 Shit, already this too much for me? 354 00:20:19,176 --> 00:20:22,262 I love you, but you're on your own with this one, girl. 355 00:20:22,763 --> 00:20:23,931 I'm out. 356 00:20:26,391 --> 00:20:29,019 -ARI: Hey, sis. -(DOOR CLOSES) 357 00:20:29,061 --> 00:20:31,021 I'm gonna need the car tomorrow. 358 00:20:31,063 --> 00:20:33,315 Keys and stereo in the front. 359 00:20:34,942 --> 00:20:36,735 ARI: You're probably gonna need this. 360 00:20:38,320 --> 00:20:39,655 Thank you. 361 00:20:41,406 --> 00:20:43,992 (MUFFLED HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS) 362 00:21:09,059 --> 00:21:10,602 ARI: You good? 363 00:21:11,144 --> 00:21:12,479 Yeah. 364 00:21:17,818 --> 00:21:19,361 Shit. 365 00:21:22,322 --> 00:21:24,533 (CELL PHONE RINGING) 366 00:21:24,616 --> 00:21:26,618 ARI: (ON PHONE) Hey, what you need? 367 00:21:27,411 --> 00:21:30,414 I got you for 90. Where you at? 368 00:21:30,455 --> 00:21:32,374 WOMAN: (ON TV) The mother sacrifices herself 369 00:21:32,416 --> 00:21:36,044 by laying into her children and pressing against the web, 370 00:21:36,128 --> 00:21:38,505 encouraging their instinct to hunt. 371 00:21:39,423 --> 00:21:42,843 The baby spiders then swarm over their mother... 372 00:21:44,219 --> 00:21:47,681 MAN: (ON TV) ...up to 3,500 years. 373 00:21:48,265 --> 00:21:50,684 From this fallen redwood, 374 00:21:51,184 --> 00:21:53,020 new sprouts grow. 375 00:21:54,104 --> 00:21:56,148 These twisted knots of wood 376 00:21:56,231 --> 00:21:58,358 nourish a vast root system 377 00:21:58,400 --> 00:22:03,363 that has spanned generations and generations of human life. 378 00:22:03,447 --> 00:22:05,866 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING) 379 00:22:53,663 --> 00:22:56,416 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING IN DISTANCE) 380 00:23:05,550 --> 00:23:08,595 -(GIRL EXCLAIMS) -Okay, good. 381 00:23:08,929 --> 00:23:10,472 How about the dress? 382 00:23:11,139 --> 00:23:12,557 All right. 383 00:23:13,308 --> 00:23:15,811 -MEL: I'mma get you. -(BOY SQUEALS) 384 00:23:17,979 --> 00:23:19,064 (BOY EXCLAIMS) 385 00:23:19,147 --> 00:23:20,982 (MEL GROANS) 386 00:23:24,611 --> 00:23:26,613 -(BOY EXCLAIMS) -(GIRL SQUEALS) 387 00:23:28,365 --> 00:23:30,158 GIRL: She's dead. 388 00:23:30,867 --> 00:23:35,664 GIA: Just been tryna figure it out. 389 00:23:36,456 --> 00:23:38,458 They took 'em last year. 390 00:23:39,584 --> 00:23:41,545 -Oh, man. -So... 391 00:23:41,628 --> 00:23:42,838 -You know. -Yeah. 392 00:23:42,921 --> 00:23:45,006 GIA: What about you, though? Where you been? 393 00:23:45,841 --> 00:23:48,802 -San Jo. -Feel like it's been forever. 394 00:23:49,886 --> 00:23:51,221 Yeah. 395 00:23:51,263 --> 00:23:53,223 Well, I was supposed to come back but, uh, 396 00:23:53,306 --> 00:23:55,183 well, Moms got sick. 397 00:23:55,976 --> 00:23:57,477 Damn, she all right? 398 00:23:59,104 --> 00:24:00,647 Mm... 399 00:24:01,314 --> 00:24:02,983 About a month ago... 400 00:24:04,484 --> 00:24:07,946 I went out a little later than usual. 401 00:24:07,988 --> 00:24:09,698 And, yeah, the next day, 402 00:24:09,781 --> 00:24:13,410 I woke up, lined up her meds, 403 00:24:13,452 --> 00:24:15,745 and walked in the room 404 00:24:15,829 --> 00:24:19,666 and she was completely still, face down on the pillow. 405 00:24:20,542 --> 00:24:22,169 (EXHALES) 406 00:24:23,920 --> 00:24:25,172 So I came back. 407 00:24:27,132 --> 00:24:28,550 Are you all right? 408 00:24:31,094 --> 00:24:33,054 -Yeah. -Are you sure? 409 00:24:34,639 --> 00:24:37,684 Short and his girl let me in, so... 410 00:24:39,769 --> 00:24:41,688 MEL: What you doing Saturday, Mama? 411 00:24:41,730 --> 00:24:43,356 GIA: I don't know. What's up? 412 00:24:43,398 --> 00:24:45,025 I think there's gonna be a function. 413 00:24:45,066 --> 00:24:46,401 Do you wanna come? 414 00:24:46,485 --> 00:24:47,694 Maybe. We'll see. 415 00:24:47,736 --> 00:24:50,197 Well, I'll be around. Let me know. 416 00:24:50,280 --> 00:24:51,698 GIA: All right. 417 00:24:53,575 --> 00:24:55,702 -Thanks. -MEL: Mm-hm. 418 00:24:56,411 --> 00:24:58,830 (MELLOW MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS) 419 00:25:17,599 --> 00:25:19,226 GIA: I like your dress. 420 00:25:19,935 --> 00:25:21,186 Thank you. 421 00:25:25,315 --> 00:25:27,734 (CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKING) 422 00:25:30,445 --> 00:25:32,072 What do you think about this? 423 00:25:32,822 --> 00:25:35,158 BROTHER: Yeah, I like that. 424 00:25:35,242 --> 00:25:37,202 Okay, red one it is. 425 00:25:40,539 --> 00:25:43,291 -MAN 1: Yeah, I like that one. -Okay. 426 00:26:05,605 --> 00:26:07,816 (WHISPERS) Okay, come on in, sis. 427 00:26:09,317 --> 00:26:10,527 (IN NORMAL VOICE) We're just gonna have you 428 00:26:10,610 --> 00:26:11,570 right in the center. 429 00:26:11,611 --> 00:26:13,113 You can come forward. 430 00:26:14,030 --> 00:26:15,740 Okay. Good. 431 00:26:19,369 --> 00:26:21,830 Gonna have you place your hands like this. 432 00:26:21,913 --> 00:26:25,083 Okay? No pressure, but just... Nice. 433 00:26:25,166 --> 00:26:28,086 Come on in. I'm gonna have you on this side. 434 00:26:30,213 --> 00:26:31,798 Maybe a hand here. 435 00:26:33,300 --> 00:26:36,344 Hmm, never mind. Come. 436 00:26:37,721 --> 00:26:39,264 This one here. 437 00:26:40,140 --> 00:26:42,976 Do whatever makes you feel comfortable, okay? 438 00:26:45,312 --> 00:26:47,147 Why don't you just ask him? 439 00:26:48,773 --> 00:26:50,609 I hate begging. 440 00:26:50,692 --> 00:26:51,818 I don't think it's begging. 441 00:26:51,901 --> 00:26:54,863 I mean, you work here 15 hours a week. 442 00:26:56,239 --> 00:26:58,033 You should be honest. 443 00:26:58,074 --> 00:27:00,994 He's not gonna deny you when you're this pregnant. 444 00:27:02,912 --> 00:27:04,831 -We'll see. -We'll see. 445 00:27:05,999 --> 00:27:07,125 Okay. 446 00:27:08,001 --> 00:27:09,044 Hi. 447 00:27:12,005 --> 00:27:14,716 -Uh, we prefer cash. -I got you. 448 00:27:16,760 --> 00:27:17,969 So my friend over there? 449 00:27:18,053 --> 00:27:21,139 She think you're kind of cute, so what's up? 450 00:27:21,222 --> 00:27:23,850 Mm, okay. 451 00:27:25,560 --> 00:27:28,355 -What's her name? -Her name Naia. 452 00:27:29,522 --> 00:27:32,859 Beautiful. (CHUCKLES) 453 00:27:37,280 --> 00:27:39,407 Hey. Hi. 454 00:27:39,741 --> 00:27:42,494 Um, I was just wondering 455 00:27:42,577 --> 00:27:45,914 is there any way I could get a $100 advance? 456 00:27:47,040 --> 00:27:48,541 I just don't want my baby coming out 457 00:27:48,625 --> 00:27:50,418 with no clothes or nothing. 458 00:27:51,252 --> 00:27:52,420 Please? 459 00:27:54,214 --> 00:27:56,424 (TRAIN HORN BLARING) 460 00:27:58,927 --> 00:28:01,262 (CHILDREN LAUGHING AND PLAYING IN DISTANCE) 461 00:28:35,714 --> 00:28:38,216 (TRAIN HORN BLARING) 462 00:29:04,033 --> 00:29:06,077 WOMAN 1: I can't believe it. Is that your stroller? 463 00:29:06,161 --> 00:29:07,579 WOMAN 2: The grey one? Yeah. Why? 464 00:29:07,662 --> 00:29:08,747 WOMAN 1: That woman just took something 465 00:29:08,788 --> 00:29:09,831 out of the back of it. 466 00:29:09,914 --> 00:29:11,291 WOMAN 2: Really? WOMAN 1: Yeah. 467 00:29:15,920 --> 00:29:17,505 WOMAN 2: Excuse me? 468 00:29:18,631 --> 00:29:20,216 Excuse me. 469 00:29:20,633 --> 00:29:22,177 WOMAN 1: Hello, ma'am. 470 00:29:22,510 --> 00:29:24,137 WOMAN 2: Excuse me. 471 00:29:25,305 --> 00:29:26,473 Stop. 472 00:29:26,556 --> 00:29:28,308 Are you fucking kidding me? 473 00:29:36,149 --> 00:29:37,317 Hey! 474 00:29:38,443 --> 00:29:40,487 (ENGINE STARTS) 475 00:30:02,300 --> 00:30:03,968 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 476 00:30:04,010 --> 00:30:05,136 GIA: (GASPS) Oh, fuck. 477 00:30:05,220 --> 00:30:07,931 (RAP MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS) 478 00:30:08,014 --> 00:30:10,016 (KNOCKING ON DOOR CONTINUES) 479 00:30:28,868 --> 00:30:30,620 (TRINA GROANS SOFTLY) 480 00:30:30,703 --> 00:30:33,414 You saw I snuck you some extra taquitos? 481 00:30:35,333 --> 00:30:36,501 You're welcome, bitch. 482 00:30:36,918 --> 00:30:39,379 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING) 483 00:30:39,921 --> 00:30:41,589 MISS CARMEN: In this program, 484 00:30:41,673 --> 00:30:44,843 we focus on your anxiety and why it results 485 00:30:44,884 --> 00:30:48,137 in uncontrollable impulse reactions. 486 00:30:48,179 --> 00:30:51,266 Because addicts must recognize their triggers 487 00:30:51,349 --> 00:30:55,603 if they want to take back control of their lives. 488 00:30:55,645 --> 00:30:57,689 I've seen most of you here before. 489 00:30:57,730 --> 00:30:59,607 And some of you are new. 490 00:30:59,691 --> 00:31:03,987 And I've seen you make the same mistakes. 491 00:31:04,028 --> 00:31:06,948 But the truth is you won't be able to graduate 492 00:31:07,031 --> 00:31:10,618 from this program unless you start to practice self-control. 493 00:31:10,660 --> 00:31:12,078 TALIA: Talia. 494 00:31:23,798 --> 00:31:25,133 Forty-six. 495 00:31:31,806 --> 00:31:34,142 -What's your name? -Gia Wilson. 496 00:31:36,394 --> 00:31:39,272 (URINATING, STOPS) 497 00:31:52,493 --> 00:31:53,620 (SIGHS) 498 00:31:59,626 --> 00:32:01,628 (TOILET FLUSHES) 499 00:32:12,388 --> 00:32:13,514 (DOOR CLOSES) 500 00:32:23,483 --> 00:32:26,986 TREY: Make another line, curve it again. 501 00:32:27,070 --> 00:32:28,613 -(SNIFFLES) -TREY: And then 502 00:32:28,655 --> 00:32:30,448 you use the yellow. 503 00:32:31,783 --> 00:32:33,534 Swirl it around. 504 00:32:33,618 --> 00:32:35,328 And use the green. 505 00:32:51,052 --> 00:32:55,014 MISS CARMEN: Imagine lowering yourself into the earth. 506 00:32:57,183 --> 00:33:00,186 (EXHALES) The people around you 507 00:33:01,479 --> 00:33:02,730 supporting you. 508 00:33:04,190 --> 00:33:06,484 That thought running in your head? 509 00:33:10,405 --> 00:33:11,531 It's okay. 510 00:33:15,368 --> 00:33:18,746 It's not driving. You are. You're driving. 511 00:33:19,831 --> 00:33:21,958 And then, this bitch had the nerve 512 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:24,585 to tell me to take the placenta 513 00:33:25,253 --> 00:33:26,963 and digest it as pills. 514 00:33:27,005 --> 00:33:28,339 WOMAN 1: The fuck? WOMAN 2: Oh. 515 00:33:28,423 --> 00:33:30,758 ALEXIS: Isn't it supposed to be good for your system? 516 00:33:30,800 --> 00:33:32,135 That's some white people shit. 517 00:33:32,176 --> 00:33:34,387 WOMAN 3: Well, I bet you all our ancestors did it. 518 00:33:34,429 --> 00:33:36,514 My nana told me to bury it outside the house. 519 00:33:36,597 --> 00:33:39,058 It's like getting rid of an evil twin or some shit. 520 00:33:39,142 --> 00:33:40,727 WOMAN 4: Do you hear this shit? 521 00:33:40,768 --> 00:33:42,895 TRINA: No. That is disgusting. 522 00:33:42,937 --> 00:33:45,189 (BREATH TREMBLING) 523 00:33:45,231 --> 00:33:48,234 Have you ever helped anybody with an open adoption? 524 00:33:49,444 --> 00:33:50,570 I have. 525 00:33:51,988 --> 00:33:55,742 And for some people, it's the best of both worlds. 526 00:33:55,783 --> 00:33:59,412 Finding a safe place for your kids 527 00:33:59,495 --> 00:34:01,873 and also being able to see them. 528 00:34:01,914 --> 00:34:05,793 But obviously, that's not an easy decision. 529 00:34:07,086 --> 00:34:08,421 No shit. 530 00:34:10,006 --> 00:34:12,300 And it can be difficult for some parents. 531 00:34:12,341 --> 00:34:14,427 You know, it's very hard to find 532 00:34:14,844 --> 00:34:16,596 parents willing to do them. 533 00:34:17,221 --> 00:34:20,141 -Why? -Hm. 534 00:34:21,142 --> 00:34:22,351 Um, okay. 535 00:34:22,435 --> 00:34:24,979 Nowadays, a lot of people go overseas. 536 00:34:25,063 --> 00:34:27,315 Over there, bam, it's guaranteed. 537 00:34:27,815 --> 00:34:29,484 They come back over here. 538 00:34:30,568 --> 00:34:33,279 Birth mothers, you know, 539 00:34:33,362 --> 00:34:36,616 they often back out last minute. 540 00:34:38,659 --> 00:34:42,497 But you don't need to make a decision straight away. 541 00:34:42,580 --> 00:34:45,708 You can see some of the family, see if you like 'em. 542 00:34:45,750 --> 00:34:48,127 (BREATHING DEEPLY) 543 00:34:50,338 --> 00:34:53,341 It's not that I don't want this baby, Miss Carmen. 544 00:34:54,759 --> 00:34:56,135 I know. 545 00:34:56,636 --> 00:34:58,262 I don't think you do. 546 00:35:00,640 --> 00:35:01,766 I do. 547 00:35:04,102 --> 00:35:05,728 -(SIGHS) -You do not have to 548 00:35:05,770 --> 00:35:07,814 tell me that, Gia. 549 00:35:09,232 --> 00:35:10,691 I love them. 550 00:35:12,110 --> 00:35:13,152 Of course, you do. 551 00:35:13,236 --> 00:35:14,445 I don't even know them yet. 552 00:35:14,487 --> 00:35:16,823 And I love them. I really love them. 553 00:35:23,746 --> 00:35:25,456 (SIGHS) Hey. 554 00:35:26,165 --> 00:35:29,919 Why don't you meet some of the families, 555 00:35:30,002 --> 00:35:31,671 take a look at 'em? 556 00:35:32,839 --> 00:35:35,216 (FOLDER CLATTERING) 557 00:35:39,846 --> 00:35:41,848 (GIA SNIFFLES, SIGHS) 558 00:35:43,891 --> 00:35:45,226 (GIA SNIFFLING) 559 00:35:55,153 --> 00:35:56,571 They all white? 560 00:35:57,238 --> 00:35:58,739 (CHUCKLES) 561 00:35:58,823 --> 00:36:01,242 No, they not all white. 562 00:36:01,909 --> 00:36:03,244 Keep going. 563 00:36:04,287 --> 00:36:08,166 You know, we could choose a few and then 564 00:36:08,207 --> 00:36:10,251 maybe we could meet 'em in person. 565 00:36:10,293 --> 00:36:11,711 GIA: I don't know. 566 00:36:11,794 --> 00:36:13,254 It's kind of weird. 567 00:36:15,173 --> 00:36:17,842 (SIGHS) I'll let you know. 568 00:36:20,511 --> 00:36:22,763 -See you later. -MISS CARMEN: Mm-hm. 569 00:36:24,223 --> 00:36:26,434 (DOOR OPENS, CLOSES) 570 00:36:37,278 --> 00:36:38,905 What's up? 571 00:36:40,531 --> 00:36:42,617 I see you warmin' up to Miss C? 572 00:36:45,953 --> 00:36:47,413 Gia, listen to me. 573 00:36:48,539 --> 00:36:51,459 There's a lot of people expecting us to fail. 574 00:36:52,585 --> 00:36:56,088 My whole life, I had shit taken away from me. 575 00:36:56,589 --> 00:36:58,799 They tried to take our culture. 576 00:36:58,841 --> 00:37:00,843 They tried to take our homes. 577 00:37:00,885 --> 00:37:02,595 Tried to take our freedom. 578 00:37:04,222 --> 00:37:06,807 And you know they'll try to take our babies, too. 579 00:37:08,392 --> 00:37:10,519 Same shit that's happening to us right now 580 00:37:10,561 --> 00:37:13,981 happened to your mama, happened to my mama 581 00:37:14,023 --> 00:37:15,816 and it happened to they mamas. 582 00:37:18,194 --> 00:37:21,822 That's exactly why we can't stop fighting for our kids, G. 583 00:37:23,950 --> 00:37:28,329 It's our God-given right to have our kids. 584 00:37:31,374 --> 00:37:32,625 And I don't want you to allow 585 00:37:32,667 --> 00:37:35,461 anybody to convince you otherwise. 586 00:37:37,380 --> 00:37:39,340 I'm going to show you something. 587 00:37:42,468 --> 00:37:46,764 "For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 588 00:37:46,806 --> 00:37:50,476 "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, 589 00:37:50,518 --> 00:37:53,813 "plans to give you hope and a future." 590 00:37:56,691 --> 00:37:57,858 How do you know? 591 00:37:58,651 --> 00:38:00,194 How I know what? 592 00:38:00,236 --> 00:38:02,780 How do you know God plans for all of this? 593 00:38:04,365 --> 00:38:07,118 'Cause God gives his toughest battles 594 00:38:07,201 --> 00:38:08,995 to his toughest children. 595 00:38:17,420 --> 00:38:18,796 (CAR LOCK BEEPS) 596 00:38:36,939 --> 00:38:38,357 (GIA SIGHS) 597 00:38:43,779 --> 00:38:45,323 (BASEBALL ANNOUNCER SPEAKING ON TV) 598 00:38:45,364 --> 00:38:46,949 We used to be a team. 599 00:38:47,700 --> 00:38:50,661 Yeah, but you wanted to be the next Sprewell. 600 00:38:50,703 --> 00:38:51,912 (CHUCKLES) 601 00:38:53,039 --> 00:38:55,374 I just never liked the idea 602 00:38:55,458 --> 00:38:57,626 of being in a women's league. 603 00:38:57,668 --> 00:39:00,254 -Like, what the fuck is that? -(CELL PHONE VIBRATING) 604 00:39:00,296 --> 00:39:01,422 Right. 605 00:39:01,505 --> 00:39:03,966 Could body up any of them 'lil niggas in our class. 606 00:39:04,050 --> 00:39:05,718 -(CELL PHONE BEEPS) -Any day. 607 00:39:08,137 --> 00:39:09,221 Hold up, okay? 608 00:39:09,305 --> 00:39:10,598 TRINA: Okay. 609 00:39:12,850 --> 00:39:14,435 -(GRUNTS SOFTLY) Thank you. -Mm-hm. 610 00:39:14,477 --> 00:39:16,771 AUTOMATED VOICE: Your balance is 96 cents. 611 00:39:16,854 --> 00:39:18,439 Make a payment. 612 00:39:19,690 --> 00:39:20,441 Hello? 613 00:39:20,524 --> 00:39:22,860 (STATIC CRACKLES) 614 00:39:24,070 --> 00:39:25,446 Hello? 615 00:39:28,908 --> 00:39:30,076 Trey? 616 00:39:31,452 --> 00:39:32,536 Is that you? 617 00:39:32,620 --> 00:39:35,414 TREY: I want you to pick me up. 618 00:39:36,207 --> 00:39:37,541 What's going on? Is everything okay? 619 00:39:37,583 --> 00:39:40,252 -What they do? -I don't know. 620 00:39:40,336 --> 00:39:42,129 When can we come home? 621 00:39:42,213 --> 00:39:43,798 I don't know, Trey. 622 00:39:44,340 --> 00:39:45,633 Soon. 623 00:39:46,884 --> 00:39:48,094 I promise. 624 00:39:49,845 --> 00:39:51,097 How's school? 625 00:39:52,139 --> 00:39:53,432 Good. 626 00:39:53,974 --> 00:39:55,601 Did you do your homework? 627 00:39:56,644 --> 00:39:59,438 I did my English essay. 628 00:39:59,480 --> 00:40:00,981 So what'd you write about? 629 00:40:01,857 --> 00:40:03,150 The beach. 630 00:40:03,234 --> 00:40:04,610 (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) 631 00:40:05,111 --> 00:40:06,362 Okay. 632 00:40:06,404 --> 00:40:08,781 Maybe when you get back, we can go back there, okay? 633 00:40:10,199 --> 00:40:11,492 Okay. 634 00:40:12,618 --> 00:40:13,994 Where's your sister? 635 00:40:15,329 --> 00:40:16,622 In bed. 636 00:40:17,039 --> 00:40:18,624 Did you give her the ring? 637 00:40:19,083 --> 00:40:20,167 Mm. 638 00:40:21,961 --> 00:40:23,129 What color is it? 639 00:40:24,296 --> 00:40:28,217 I think it's dark blue or black. 640 00:40:28,300 --> 00:40:29,844 I'm not sure. 641 00:40:30,511 --> 00:40:31,971 It's okay. 642 00:40:34,473 --> 00:40:35,641 Why don't you get in bed, okay? 643 00:40:35,724 --> 00:40:37,810 Just pretend that I'm there. 644 00:40:38,978 --> 00:40:40,563 Okay... 645 00:40:40,646 --> 00:40:43,774 You want to hear that song? Help you get to sleep, too? 646 00:40:44,942 --> 00:40:46,193 Hmm. Yes. 647 00:40:47,153 --> 00:40:48,529 Okay. 648 00:40:49,947 --> 00:40:52,158 (CASSETTE CLATTERS) 649 00:40:55,327 --> 00:40:56,787 (PLAY BUTTON CLICKS) 650 00:40:58,956 --> 00:41:01,375 (THEN YOU CAN TELL ME GOODBYE PLAYING) 651 00:41:01,459 --> 00:41:04,003 (EXHALES) 652 00:41:11,093 --> 00:41:13,721 Kiss me each morning 653 00:41:14,555 --> 00:41:19,185 For a million years 654 00:41:21,645 --> 00:41:24,648 Hold me each evening 655 00:41:24,732 --> 00:41:27,860 By your side 656 00:41:29,612 --> 00:41:32,156 (WIND BLOWING) 657 00:41:32,239 --> 00:41:35,326 Tell me you'll love me 658 00:41:35,367 --> 00:41:40,080 For a million, a million years 659 00:41:40,122 --> 00:41:41,290 (MUSIC STOPS) 660 00:41:41,582 --> 00:41:43,000 GIA: You sleep? 661 00:41:49,173 --> 00:41:50,549 Love you. 662 00:41:51,133 --> 00:41:53,552 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING) 663 00:42:27,836 --> 00:42:30,297 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC CONTINUES) 664 00:43:05,416 --> 00:43:07,001 PHOTOGRAPHER: Do you have a name yet? 665 00:43:07,042 --> 00:43:08,711 MAN: We have some ideas. WOMAN: We kind of want to 666 00:43:08,794 --> 00:43:11,130 wait till we see him to decide his name. 667 00:43:11,839 --> 00:43:13,841 PHOTOGRAPHER: That makes sense, yeah. 668 00:43:16,093 --> 00:43:18,345 -(WOMAN CHUCKLES) -(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKING) 669 00:43:25,769 --> 00:43:27,438 MILES: You two have a beautiful family. 670 00:43:27,896 --> 00:43:29,982 -MAN: Thank you. -Yeah. 671 00:43:31,567 --> 00:43:33,193 What you have is rare. 672 00:43:33,235 --> 00:43:34,486 Right on, man. 673 00:43:35,112 --> 00:43:36,947 Well, trust me, we see a lot in here. 674 00:43:36,989 --> 00:43:38,991 -Appreciate y'all. -All right. 675 00:43:58,636 --> 00:44:02,348 I think it'd be okay if you wanted to eat something now. 676 00:44:03,057 --> 00:44:04,308 I'll wait. 677 00:44:04,850 --> 00:44:06,894 What you hungry for? 678 00:44:06,977 --> 00:44:10,898 Uh, probably the white sauce pasta and potato salad. 679 00:44:11,940 --> 00:44:13,484 MONICA: I think I know her. 680 00:44:13,525 --> 00:44:14,985 (WOMEN CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY) 681 00:44:15,069 --> 00:44:17,613 MONICA: I think that's the lady right there. 682 00:44:17,696 --> 00:44:20,282 MISS CARMEN: Hey. Lovely to meet you. 683 00:44:20,366 --> 00:44:22,576 MONICA: You, too. (CHUCKLES) 684 00:44:22,618 --> 00:44:24,370 MISS CARMEN: And this is Gia. 685 00:44:25,371 --> 00:44:27,164 -Hey. -Hi. 686 00:44:29,541 --> 00:44:30,751 -Hey. -Hey. 687 00:44:30,834 --> 00:44:32,211 (MONICA CHUCKLES) 688 00:44:32,878 --> 00:44:35,923 MISS CARMEN: Must be Amber. Oh, hey. 689 00:44:37,549 --> 00:44:38,926 (PAUL CLICKS TONGUE) 690 00:44:41,261 --> 00:44:43,055 We're so grateful to be here. 691 00:44:44,640 --> 00:44:45,683 AMBER: Nice to meet you too. 692 00:44:45,724 --> 00:44:47,226 Nice to meet you, too. 693 00:44:48,018 --> 00:44:49,853 This weather is something else. 694 00:44:49,937 --> 00:44:52,981 -Would you like a water? -Yes, please. 695 00:44:53,023 --> 00:44:54,692 You want me to get you some of that... 696 00:44:54,775 --> 00:44:56,068 -What about you, Amber? -...Alfredo from the buffet? 697 00:44:56,151 --> 00:44:57,569 -You want a bit of everything? -Thanks. 698 00:44:57,611 --> 00:44:59,405 -Yeah? Okay. -MISS CARMEN: All right. 699 00:44:59,488 --> 00:45:01,907 -After you. -MONICA: Thank you. 700 00:45:02,324 --> 00:45:03,826 MISS CARMEN: I'm so sorry... 701 00:45:03,909 --> 00:45:06,245 (INDISTINCT CONVERSATION) 702 00:45:13,460 --> 00:45:14,920 (SLURPING) 703 00:45:19,717 --> 00:45:21,802 Must be really hot for you. 704 00:45:22,511 --> 00:45:23,887 Yeah. (SIGHS) 705 00:45:23,929 --> 00:45:25,597 It won't stop kicking, either. 706 00:45:25,639 --> 00:45:28,142 I think I got an athlete in there. (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) 707 00:45:28,225 --> 00:45:32,271 -You play ball? -Yeah, but just JV. 708 00:45:32,312 --> 00:45:35,774 -What position? -Guard, but sometimes my coach 709 00:45:35,858 --> 00:45:37,943 switches me to forward, though. 710 00:45:38,569 --> 00:45:39,903 You play? 711 00:45:39,987 --> 00:45:43,407 I did. I just kept getting banged up. 712 00:45:43,490 --> 00:45:45,242 -(CHUCKLES) -So skinny at your age. 713 00:45:45,325 --> 00:45:46,952 I just ended up quitting. 714 00:45:48,245 --> 00:45:49,455 You don't mind it? 715 00:45:49,872 --> 00:45:51,498 I don't like it much either, 716 00:45:51,540 --> 00:45:53,333 but I'm just trying to do whatever 717 00:45:53,375 --> 00:45:54,960 to get me to SF State. 718 00:45:55,043 --> 00:45:57,087 -That's good. -Yeah. 719 00:45:59,465 --> 00:46:00,716 You always wanted to go there? 720 00:46:00,758 --> 00:46:04,136 Well, my parents went there, so... 721 00:46:05,763 --> 00:46:07,931 I used to want to go there, too. 722 00:46:08,432 --> 00:46:09,516 Why didn't you? 723 00:46:10,392 --> 00:46:11,810 I had my son. 724 00:46:12,895 --> 00:46:14,688 You could still go. 725 00:46:14,730 --> 00:46:16,523 Just got different dreams now. 726 00:46:35,667 --> 00:46:37,377 MISS CARMEN: So where are y'all from again? 727 00:46:37,419 --> 00:46:39,004 MONICA: We live in Novato now. 728 00:46:39,087 --> 00:46:44,551 Not far from the high school on Rowland Drive but, uh... 729 00:46:45,719 --> 00:46:47,763 I grew up in Emeryville with my grandma. 730 00:46:47,846 --> 00:46:51,517 And I lived not far from the North Berkeley BART station. 731 00:46:52,476 --> 00:46:54,019 We met in college. 732 00:46:54,102 --> 00:46:55,646 Were both dating other people, 733 00:46:55,729 --> 00:46:59,399 but soon realized they weren't right for us, didn't we? 734 00:47:00,609 --> 00:47:02,319 She didn't leave me much choice. 735 00:47:02,402 --> 00:47:04,029 (PAUL AND MONICA CHUCKLE) 736 00:47:04,696 --> 00:47:07,574 I got pregnant soon after that. 737 00:47:08,742 --> 00:47:13,038 We were young, but (SIGHS) we had our friends, 738 00:47:13,121 --> 00:47:16,083 people who took care of her when we couldn't. 739 00:47:16,959 --> 00:47:19,586 We always wanted Amber to have a sibling, though. 740 00:47:19,628 --> 00:47:22,631 So we waited. 741 00:47:22,673 --> 00:47:25,300 Wanted to be in a good position 742 00:47:25,342 --> 00:47:26,927 for when we had another. 743 00:47:27,553 --> 00:47:29,471 (CLICKS TONGUE) Then, 744 00:47:29,555 --> 00:47:31,598 when we were finally ready, 745 00:47:32,766 --> 00:47:34,101 I couldn't. 746 00:47:35,060 --> 00:47:37,187 (CLICKS TONGUE) I, uh, 747 00:47:38,480 --> 00:47:40,107 didn't realize how lucky I was 748 00:47:40,148 --> 00:47:42,609 to have Amber at the time that I did. 749 00:47:42,651 --> 00:47:43,986 MISS CARMEN: Mm. 750 00:47:44,027 --> 00:47:47,239 For the last four years, we've been trying to adopt. 751 00:47:47,865 --> 00:47:50,033 -It's a process. -MISS CARMEN: Hm. 752 00:47:50,617 --> 00:47:51,785 Always is. 753 00:47:52,327 --> 00:47:54,329 Did you want to show her the, uh... 754 00:47:54,413 --> 00:47:56,039 Oh, yeah. 755 00:47:57,916 --> 00:48:01,879 I don't know if Trey and Shaynah 756 00:48:01,962 --> 00:48:04,131 are too old for this, but... 757 00:48:05,007 --> 00:48:07,217 Well, we thought it might be nice 758 00:48:07,259 --> 00:48:09,261 for the next time you see them. 759 00:48:10,262 --> 00:48:11,388 Um... 760 00:48:11,638 --> 00:48:12,973 Thank you. 761 00:48:13,348 --> 00:48:14,766 I'm sure they'll love it. 762 00:48:14,808 --> 00:48:15,976 (MISS CARMEN AND PAUL CHUCKLE) 763 00:48:16,018 --> 00:48:17,686 PAUL: It was Amber's idea, really. 764 00:48:17,728 --> 00:48:19,229 MISS CARMEN: Mm. 765 00:48:19,271 --> 00:48:22,482 I would've loved to have an older sister like Amber. 766 00:48:30,157 --> 00:48:34,077 MONICA: So, you live nearby here? 767 00:48:34,119 --> 00:48:36,496 MISS CARMEN: No, not really, but... 768 00:48:36,538 --> 00:48:38,999 (MONICA AND MISS CARMEN LAUGH) 769 00:48:39,041 --> 00:48:40,208 You're kind of out here. 770 00:48:40,292 --> 00:48:43,128 MONICA: She's being private on that one. 771 00:48:43,211 --> 00:48:46,340 MISS CARMEN: Amber, how's school going? 772 00:48:46,381 --> 00:48:48,050 AMBER: It's going good. Yeah. MISS CARMEN: Really? 773 00:48:48,091 --> 00:48:49,801 You're just saying that 'cause they're here now? 774 00:48:49,843 --> 00:48:51,094 (MONICA AND MISS CARMEN LAUGH) 775 00:48:51,178 --> 00:48:52,471 Is she telling the truth? 776 00:48:52,512 --> 00:48:53,722 PAUL: She's great, I mean, 777 00:48:53,805 --> 00:48:56,266 she's a lot brighter than I was when I was her age. 778 00:48:56,308 --> 00:48:57,726 She must get it from her mama. 779 00:48:57,809 --> 00:48:59,311 MONICA: I don't know about that. 780 00:48:59,394 --> 00:49:02,147 -(SOUND FADES) -(INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 781 00:49:15,160 --> 00:49:16,536 MISS CARMEN: So... 782 00:49:17,412 --> 00:49:18,538 What'd you think? 783 00:49:19,665 --> 00:49:21,667 (SIGHS) I think they're great. 784 00:49:23,627 --> 00:49:24,711 Yeah? 785 00:49:26,046 --> 00:49:28,840 Amber, she's sweet. (CHUCKLES) 786 00:49:28,924 --> 00:49:33,136 So you wanna meet other families, or you... 787 00:49:33,178 --> 00:49:35,430 -No? Right. -I don't think so. 788 00:49:36,014 --> 00:49:38,016 Because, you know, we don't have to do this 789 00:49:38,100 --> 00:49:39,685 if it doesn't feel right. 790 00:49:40,185 --> 00:49:41,687 Nah, it's not that. 791 00:49:44,898 --> 00:49:49,528 (SIGHS) Maybe we can invite Monica 792 00:49:50,320 --> 00:49:53,532 to one of your doctor's appointments? 793 00:49:54,992 --> 00:49:56,702 Is that what's supposed to happen next? 794 00:49:56,743 --> 00:49:58,078 Yeah, sometimes. 795 00:49:58,120 --> 00:50:00,497 You know, we can play this however you want. 796 00:50:02,124 --> 00:50:04,376 There's no normal way to do this. 797 00:50:06,628 --> 00:50:08,213 When was your last checkup? 798 00:50:10,132 --> 00:50:11,550 I'm not sure. 799 00:50:11,591 --> 00:50:13,051 Maybe a couple months ago. 800 00:50:13,093 --> 00:50:16,263 Yeah. And they did the ultrasound? 801 00:50:16,722 --> 00:50:18,056 No, not yet. 802 00:50:19,516 --> 00:50:21,560 Don't you wanna hear the heartbeat? 803 00:50:22,394 --> 00:50:23,770 I do, I... 804 00:50:24,980 --> 00:50:27,691 I do, I just don't have insurance, so... 805 00:50:27,774 --> 00:50:29,609 No, no, I'll take care of that. 806 00:50:30,444 --> 00:50:33,572 We get you some Presumptive Eligibility. 807 00:50:35,365 --> 00:50:37,993 Yeah. We can go to our local clinic, you know. 808 00:50:38,035 --> 00:50:41,121 They take care of all my mamas. (CHUCKLES) 809 00:50:43,415 --> 00:50:46,460 I know, I know it's not easy. 810 00:50:47,461 --> 00:50:51,214 But I promise you, it's a lot better than not going. 811 00:50:51,298 --> 00:50:53,425 Gotta make sure this baby 812 00:50:53,467 --> 00:50:58,430 has everything it needs to be healthy. 813 00:50:58,805 --> 00:50:59,973 You, too. 814 00:51:00,057 --> 00:51:01,433 (CLICKS TONGUE) 815 00:51:03,310 --> 00:51:05,437 What if I can get you in this week? 816 00:51:11,818 --> 00:51:14,237 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 817 00:51:16,907 --> 00:51:19,451 -(LAUGHTER) -EARL: Are you good, ma? 818 00:51:21,995 --> 00:51:25,540 MEL: Yo, Mama, those were people around. 819 00:51:25,582 --> 00:51:26,792 GIA: What? 820 00:51:26,875 --> 00:51:28,543 The ones poking through the windows. 821 00:51:28,627 --> 00:51:29,753 CPS? 822 00:51:30,128 --> 00:51:31,546 I guess so. 823 00:51:31,630 --> 00:51:32,798 GIA: What'd they do? 824 00:51:33,298 --> 00:51:34,841 Just kept knocking. 825 00:51:34,883 --> 00:51:36,218 No one was home. 826 00:51:36,301 --> 00:51:38,428 GIA: Good. I don't need them coming in before my hearing. 827 00:51:38,512 --> 00:51:40,514 Can't your sister help or something? 828 00:51:40,555 --> 00:51:42,265 If they found out how she make a living, 829 00:51:42,349 --> 00:51:43,975 I might never see my kids again. 830 00:51:44,059 --> 00:51:45,602 -Want to go? -All right. 831 00:51:45,644 --> 00:51:47,813 (MEN CHATTERING) 832 00:51:49,731 --> 00:51:50,899 (CAR LOCK BEEPS) 833 00:51:50,982 --> 00:51:53,318 (WATER SPLASHING) 834 00:51:54,027 --> 00:51:55,737 I never knew this was here. 835 00:51:55,946 --> 00:51:57,197 Yeah. 836 00:51:57,280 --> 00:52:00,659 We got the beach on one side and the forest on the other. 837 00:52:00,742 --> 00:52:02,494 And don't nobody even come. 838 00:52:03,328 --> 00:52:05,664 Except people trying to disappear. 839 00:52:12,629 --> 00:52:14,840 -(CELL PHONE VIBRATING) -(CALL DISCONNECTS) 840 00:52:16,133 --> 00:52:17,676 Why you don't answer? 841 00:52:17,759 --> 00:52:19,344 Ain't she your best friend? 842 00:52:21,638 --> 00:52:24,474 I'm thinkin' of givin' my baby up for adoption. 843 00:52:28,061 --> 00:52:30,897 And Trina, she be on some, 844 00:52:30,939 --> 00:52:33,358 "You siding with the devil" shit. 845 00:52:34,276 --> 00:52:36,194 Why she so obsessed with God? 846 00:52:37,362 --> 00:52:40,699 I don't know. Make her believe in herself more. 847 00:52:41,950 --> 00:52:43,243 I guess. 848 00:52:45,745 --> 00:52:47,622 Like, the way I'm feeling, 849 00:52:47,664 --> 00:52:50,959 at least this way, I know where she's going. 850 00:52:51,042 --> 00:52:52,878 And I can choose where she's going. 851 00:52:54,379 --> 00:52:58,925 I don't have to see my baby in a agency office. 852 00:53:00,719 --> 00:53:03,513 If the village ain't right, find a new one. 853 00:53:05,140 --> 00:53:06,641 I just want my kids to remember me 854 00:53:06,725 --> 00:53:07,934 as they grow older. 855 00:53:10,020 --> 00:53:11,563 Of course, they will. 856 00:53:12,772 --> 00:53:13,940 I'm not so sure. 857 00:53:14,983 --> 00:53:16,568 You'll always be their mama. 858 00:53:21,615 --> 00:53:23,158 And, you know, y'all got a way of doing that, 859 00:53:23,241 --> 00:53:26,286 just being there, even when you're not around. 860 00:53:27,162 --> 00:53:30,582 They just say shit like that to make it hurt less. 861 00:53:33,126 --> 00:53:36,129 (SIGHS) Well, sometimes, uh, 862 00:53:36,213 --> 00:53:37,797 when I'm by myself, 863 00:53:39,382 --> 00:53:41,593 I feel a hand on my back. 864 00:53:41,635 --> 00:53:44,137 And I think I'm just tripping, you know? 865 00:53:44,179 --> 00:53:48,433 And then I realize it's just Moms, you know, 866 00:53:48,475 --> 00:53:51,269 letting me know that everything gonna be all good. 867 00:53:52,520 --> 00:53:54,689 Sound like some God shit to me. 868 00:53:54,773 --> 00:53:56,733 Nah, just spiritual. 869 00:53:58,944 --> 00:54:00,445 -Same shit. -(CHUCKLES) 870 00:54:00,487 --> 00:54:02,989 Not at all. It's feelings, you know. 871 00:54:03,031 --> 00:54:05,450 Not some man-made law to live by. 872 00:54:07,118 --> 00:54:08,620 Does that comfort you? 873 00:54:09,120 --> 00:54:10,497 Yeah, somewhere. 874 00:54:13,083 --> 00:54:15,502 (GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING) 875 00:54:23,426 --> 00:54:25,804 GIA: Hey, I wanna hear the story you wrote. 876 00:54:26,179 --> 00:54:27,681 TREY: For school? 877 00:54:27,722 --> 00:54:30,517 GIA: Mm-hm, that's the one you was tellin' me about, right? 878 00:54:31,851 --> 00:54:33,979 TREY: "When I lived with my mom, 879 00:54:34,062 --> 00:54:35,855 "we would go by the water. 880 00:54:35,939 --> 00:54:39,734 "Shaynah and me pretended we were kings and queens. 881 00:54:39,818 --> 00:54:44,906 "On our island, we found lots of silver., 882 00:54:44,990 --> 00:54:47,367 "I counted every piece. 883 00:54:47,450 --> 00:54:49,327 "We were rich. 884 00:54:49,369 --> 00:54:52,998 "Shaynah would dance in the leaves. 885 00:54:53,039 --> 00:54:57,752 "She loves the trees and how long the roots growed. 886 00:54:58,378 --> 00:55:03,758 "And when we were done, we'd lay on our throne, 887 00:55:03,842 --> 00:55:07,887 "and wait for Mama to come back for us." 888 00:55:11,141 --> 00:55:12,434 It's a great story. 889 00:55:12,517 --> 00:55:15,562 -Thank you. -Love it. Thank you. 890 00:55:17,105 --> 00:55:18,565 (GIA SIGHS) 891 00:55:20,859 --> 00:55:22,402 Do you want to read to us? 892 00:55:23,862 --> 00:55:25,155 -Okay, go 'head. -"The... 893 00:55:25,196 --> 00:55:28,408 "The mother bird stood 894 00:55:29,451 --> 00:55:32,495 "still un... 895 00:55:33,121 --> 00:55:39,544 "until her son came to her side." 896 00:55:40,587 --> 00:55:43,548 Good job. You want to keep going? 897 00:55:46,384 --> 00:55:47,844 "At... 898 00:55:48,928 --> 00:55:51,097 "At da..." 899 00:55:51,931 --> 00:55:53,516 Da-da-awn. 900 00:55:53,600 --> 00:56:01,066 "...dawn that day, she had been feeding with him. 901 00:56:05,195 --> 00:56:09,407 "In the sil..." 902 00:56:09,491 --> 00:56:14,537 -Silent. -"...silent and fre... 903 00:56:14,579 --> 00:56:19,250 -"Fre..." Mmm. -Freshness. 904 00:56:19,292 --> 00:56:23,338 "...freshness of the morning." 905 00:56:23,380 --> 00:56:24,714 GIA: Mm. 906 00:56:25,215 --> 00:56:26,549 Good job. 907 00:56:27,050 --> 00:56:28,635 Do you want to keep going? 908 00:56:30,595 --> 00:56:36,476 "Then... Then fain... 909 00:56:37,185 --> 00:56:39,813 GIA: Faintly. SHAYNAH: "...faintly..." 910 00:56:49,823 --> 00:56:52,450 GIA: Let's see if we can have a power. 911 00:56:53,201 --> 00:56:55,537 Okay, one, two, three. (GASPS) 912 00:56:55,620 --> 00:56:59,624 (GIA MIMICS WHIRRING, WHOOSHING) 913 00:57:00,750 --> 00:57:02,961 (MIMICS EXPLOSION) See? 914 00:57:03,002 --> 00:57:04,462 (CHUCKLES) 915 00:57:04,546 --> 00:57:05,922 That's good. 916 00:57:08,883 --> 00:57:11,219 It's the same color. It's crazy. 917 00:57:11,261 --> 00:57:13,096 Little purple and green. 918 00:57:22,689 --> 00:57:26,109 I won't let you guys down. I promise, okay? 919 00:57:26,151 --> 00:57:29,154 (GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING) 920 00:58:08,109 --> 00:58:10,236 (WIND BLOWING) 921 00:58:40,600 --> 00:58:43,061 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING ECHOES) 922 00:59:04,541 --> 00:59:07,502 EARL: Probably, like, you know, 923 00:59:07,585 --> 00:59:09,379 five years old when they came in, and 924 00:59:09,462 --> 00:59:12,131 raided my mama house and took us. 925 00:59:13,049 --> 00:59:14,133 Yeah. 926 00:59:15,677 --> 00:59:17,762 I'll never forget that shit. 927 00:59:18,429 --> 00:59:19,931 I ain't understand it. 928 00:59:20,557 --> 00:59:24,102 From then on, it was just from house to house, 929 00:59:24,185 --> 00:59:25,436 group home to group home. 930 00:59:25,520 --> 00:59:27,939 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING) 931 00:59:29,732 --> 00:59:32,110 You know, not having no stability. 932 00:59:33,069 --> 00:59:34,279 Really got to me. 933 00:59:36,406 --> 00:59:38,074 I might look tough, 934 00:59:39,534 --> 00:59:40,952 but, you know... 935 00:59:42,662 --> 00:59:43,997 (MAN SNIFFLES) 936 00:59:45,915 --> 00:59:48,001 JAMES: I remember it like it was yesterday. 937 00:59:48,042 --> 00:59:51,838 My mom was holding me and this car just pulled up. 938 00:59:52,422 --> 00:59:53,715 They had suits on. 939 00:59:53,756 --> 00:59:55,675 They just grabbed me out of my mom's arms. 940 00:59:57,260 --> 00:59:59,429 Didn't say what's going on. 941 00:59:59,512 --> 01:00:00,888 Just, like, snatched me up 942 01:00:00,972 --> 01:00:03,099 like I'm being, like, abducted or something. 943 01:00:06,185 --> 01:00:08,896 From that day forward, my life ain't been the same. 944 01:00:08,980 --> 01:00:11,858 In and out of foster care, different ones, you know, 945 01:00:11,899 --> 01:00:14,027 and just wondering what's going on, what's happening. 946 01:00:14,110 --> 01:00:18,656 How'd it go from me being with my mom to total strangers? 947 01:00:25,288 --> 01:00:27,040 I just feel like... 948 01:00:28,458 --> 01:00:30,543 It just basically, like, broke me into pieces, 949 01:00:30,627 --> 01:00:32,211 you know, like... 950 01:00:38,926 --> 01:00:40,303 And, like, the shit I went through 951 01:00:40,386 --> 01:00:41,679 in those foster homes 952 01:00:41,721 --> 01:00:43,306 really put me on a bad path. 953 01:00:43,389 --> 01:00:47,393 And to this day, that's a path I still can't run from. 954 01:00:53,733 --> 01:00:55,068 But even through all that, 955 01:00:55,109 --> 01:00:57,195 I never once blamed my mom, you know. 956 01:01:00,907 --> 01:01:04,369 (MELANCHOLY MUSIC PLAYING) 957 01:01:13,544 --> 01:01:15,588 -(TV PLAYING) -(BABY CRYING) 958 01:01:15,630 --> 01:01:18,091 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING ON TV) 959 01:01:33,606 --> 01:01:36,067 (BABY CONTINUES CRYING) 960 01:02:45,094 --> 01:02:46,804 WOMAN: (ON TV) After the child is born 961 01:02:46,846 --> 01:02:49,682 the umbilical cord is snipped and clamped. 962 01:02:49,766 --> 01:02:52,810 Over the course of the baby's first five days of life, 963 01:02:52,894 --> 01:02:54,979 the cord dries out to a hard texture 964 01:02:55,062 --> 01:02:58,316 and shifts to a dark brown or black color. 965 01:02:58,900 --> 01:03:00,151 It's extremely important 966 01:03:00,234 --> 01:03:02,612 not to interfere with this natural process. 967 01:03:02,695 --> 01:03:05,198 Do not touch, cut or pull at the cord... 968 01:03:05,239 --> 01:03:06,282 (BABY COOING) 969 01:03:06,365 --> 01:03:07,825 ...as it could potentially harm the child. 970 01:03:08,576 --> 01:03:10,703 (CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 971 01:03:10,787 --> 01:03:13,372 -MISS CARMEN: Oh, hi. -Hey. 972 01:03:14,040 --> 01:03:16,125 -Hi. -MONICA: Hi. 973 01:03:17,210 --> 01:03:18,377 Thank you. 974 01:03:21,339 --> 01:03:22,465 (GIA SIGHS) 975 01:03:22,882 --> 01:03:24,258 Where's everybody else? 976 01:03:24,342 --> 01:03:26,260 Oh, Amber and Paul wanted to come but... 977 01:03:26,302 --> 01:03:27,845 MISS CARMEN: We just thought it would be best 978 01:03:27,887 --> 01:03:29,305 with Monica today. 979 01:03:29,764 --> 01:03:31,265 WOMAN: Maria Garcia. 980 01:03:31,307 --> 01:03:32,391 I see. 981 01:03:33,810 --> 01:03:35,228 How are you doing? 982 01:03:37,647 --> 01:03:39,565 I guess I'm just a little nervous. 983 01:03:40,858 --> 01:03:42,193 MONICA: Hm. 984 01:03:44,320 --> 01:03:46,030 Well, what about you? 985 01:03:47,156 --> 01:03:48,241 Me, too. 986 01:03:50,451 --> 01:03:51,869 But excited. 987 01:03:56,374 --> 01:03:59,335 Thank you for inviting me. 988 01:04:03,506 --> 01:04:05,383 (CELL PHONE VIBRATING) 989 01:04:06,050 --> 01:04:08,302 -Excuse me. -It's okay. 990 01:04:08,344 --> 01:04:09,929 (GIA CHUCKLES SOFTLY) 991 01:04:10,638 --> 01:04:11,889 Hey, Trina. 992 01:04:11,931 --> 01:04:13,224 TRINA: What's up, G? Where you at? 993 01:04:13,307 --> 01:04:14,892 -The mall. -You want to tell me 994 01:04:14,934 --> 01:04:17,270 -why you been dodging me? -I'm not, I swear. 995 01:04:17,353 --> 01:04:18,145 Gia, come on. 996 01:04:18,187 --> 01:04:19,814 You know God's watching you. 997 01:04:19,897 --> 01:04:21,524 I'mma hit you after this. 998 01:04:22,942 --> 01:04:24,360 (DISCONNECTS CALL) 999 01:04:27,864 --> 01:04:29,907 NURSE: Gia? Gia Wilson? 1000 01:04:33,661 --> 01:04:35,538 (BABY COOING) 1001 01:04:35,580 --> 01:04:36,956 (MISS CARMEN CHUCKLES) 1002 01:04:37,582 --> 01:04:39,625 -Bye. (CHUCKLES) -(BABY COOING) 1003 01:04:41,002 --> 01:04:43,838 NURSE: The bathroom is down the hall to the left. 1004 01:04:43,921 --> 01:04:45,214 There's cups inside. 1005 01:04:45,298 --> 01:04:47,133 Leave your sample on the counter. 1006 01:04:47,174 --> 01:04:51,220 Then put this label on it. Then meet us in Room 3. 1007 01:05:20,207 --> 01:05:22,460 -(BABY'S HEART POUNDING) -DOCTOR: And that... 1008 01:05:22,543 --> 01:05:24,086 That's the heart. 1009 01:05:27,798 --> 01:05:30,259 (POUNDING CONTINUES) 1010 01:06:10,132 --> 01:06:12,134 (POUNDING INTENSIFIES) 1011 01:06:12,218 --> 01:06:14,637 (GIA BREATHING SHAKILY) 1012 01:06:26,774 --> 01:06:28,150 So your baby's head is down, 1013 01:06:28,192 --> 01:06:30,236 and in good position for delivery. 1014 01:06:30,277 --> 01:06:31,904 You're measuring 37 weeks now, 1015 01:06:31,988 --> 01:06:34,115 which means your baby can come at any time. 1016 01:06:34,156 --> 01:06:35,700 But it is healthy. 1017 01:06:39,078 --> 01:06:40,496 Thank you. 1018 01:06:40,997 --> 01:06:42,665 And here are your pics. 1019 01:06:43,624 --> 01:06:44,667 One for you. 1020 01:06:44,709 --> 01:06:46,043 -MONICA: Thank you. -You're welcome. 1021 01:06:46,127 --> 01:06:48,796 -Congratulations, ladies. -MISS CARMEN: Mm-hm. 1022 01:06:49,088 --> 01:06:50,297 Thank you. 1023 01:06:50,381 --> 01:06:52,216 DOCTOR: Have a good day. MISS CARMEN: Have a good one. 1024 01:06:54,468 --> 01:06:55,678 How you doing? 1025 01:06:57,805 --> 01:06:59,306 I don't think I can do this. 1026 01:06:59,348 --> 01:07:00,975 -It's just... -(HESITATES) 1027 01:07:01,017 --> 01:07:03,436 Well... it's okay. 1028 01:07:03,894 --> 01:07:05,688 It's okay. 1029 01:07:05,771 --> 01:07:07,732 I just don't want to let anybody down. 1030 01:07:07,815 --> 01:07:09,233 Oh, no, no, you don't have to... 1031 01:07:09,275 --> 01:07:11,444 You don't have to worry about that. 1032 01:07:12,028 --> 01:07:13,446 I can't do this. 1033 01:07:14,238 --> 01:07:16,866 Now, look, it's not a decision 1034 01:07:17,324 --> 01:07:19,577 that you have to make today. 1035 01:07:22,872 --> 01:07:24,373 I can't do this. 1036 01:07:32,715 --> 01:07:33,799 Gia. 1037 01:07:34,759 --> 01:07:36,260 (MISS CARMEN SIGHS) 1038 01:07:39,597 --> 01:07:40,765 Uh... 1039 01:07:42,099 --> 01:07:43,434 One second. 1040 01:07:45,269 --> 01:07:46,729 (MUTTERS INDISTINCTLY) 1041 01:07:50,941 --> 01:07:52,276 Gia. 1042 01:07:53,027 --> 01:07:54,403 (DOOR CLOSES) 1043 01:07:55,613 --> 01:07:57,114 Um... 1044 01:07:57,156 --> 01:07:59,658 -If she doesn't want to... -Oh, well... 1045 01:08:11,003 --> 01:08:13,255 -(SIRENS WAILING IN DISTANCE) -(WIND BLOWING) 1046 01:08:13,339 --> 01:08:16,509 (HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING FAINTLY OVER SPEAKERS) 1047 01:08:16,550 --> 01:08:19,512 -(DOOR SHUTS) -(SIRENS WAILING DISTANTLY) 1048 01:08:21,722 --> 01:08:24,141 (BABY CRYING) 1049 01:08:43,327 --> 01:08:44,787 -ARI: What? -Can I get the keys? 1050 01:08:44,829 --> 01:08:46,122 -Man, nah, I'm busy. -(CLICKS TONGUE) 1051 01:08:46,205 --> 01:08:47,540 Ari, please? 1052 01:08:48,332 --> 01:08:49,625 -Please? -ARI: I said I'm busy. 1053 01:08:49,708 --> 01:08:51,627 Ari, let me get the fucking keys to the car. 1054 01:08:51,669 --> 01:08:53,337 Man, get off my door, Gia. 1055 01:08:54,380 --> 01:08:56,423 GIA: Where you going? MEL: Wanna come? 1056 01:08:56,507 --> 01:08:58,592 -(SIRENS WAILING) -(MEN CHATTERING) 1057 01:08:58,676 --> 01:09:00,219 We ain't doing shit? 1058 01:09:01,595 --> 01:09:02,721 Let's go. 1059 01:09:03,764 --> 01:09:05,182 Hey, bro, you driving later? 1060 01:09:05,224 --> 01:09:08,060 EARL: Nah, brother. You know, I don't drive. 1061 01:09:08,602 --> 01:09:10,688 But I do be yokin' this motherfucker. 1062 01:09:10,771 --> 01:09:12,356 SHORT: Let me slide through. 1063 01:09:12,940 --> 01:09:14,525 EARL: Goddamn. Where's your car at? 1064 01:09:14,567 --> 01:09:16,193 SHORT: You acting ancient right now. 1065 01:09:16,235 --> 01:09:18,237 MAN 1: What you talking about? You acting ancient. 1066 01:09:18,279 --> 01:09:20,906 Walk your ancient ass on, then. Got something on my gas? 1067 01:09:20,990 --> 01:09:23,200 SHORT: Yep. EARL: How much you got? 1068 01:09:23,242 --> 01:09:25,411 (TIRES SCREECHING) 1069 01:09:33,586 --> 01:09:36,255 (HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS) 1070 01:09:37,173 --> 01:09:41,343 SHORT: Hey, man. JAMES: Wassup with, cus? 1071 01:09:48,684 --> 01:09:51,729 WOMAN: Hey, slow down, it ain't going nowhere. 1072 01:10:00,112 --> 01:10:02,573 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 1073 01:10:04,450 --> 01:10:06,076 GIA: I heard her heartbeat today. 1074 01:10:06,160 --> 01:10:08,454 MEL: That's what's up. How's it sounding? 1075 01:10:08,829 --> 01:10:11,290 Good, strong. 1076 01:10:11,832 --> 01:10:12,917 But? 1077 01:10:14,251 --> 01:10:15,961 GIA: I don't want to give her up. 1078 01:10:18,130 --> 01:10:19,506 We'll figure it out, Mama. 1079 01:10:19,548 --> 01:10:21,258 -Don't worry. -(ENGINE REVVING) 1080 01:10:21,300 --> 01:10:22,801 Come on, let's go. 1081 01:10:22,885 --> 01:10:25,304 (TIRES SCREECH) 1082 01:10:30,142 --> 01:10:32,394 (TIRES CONTINUE SCREECHING IN DISTANCE) 1083 01:10:32,436 --> 01:10:35,564 (INDISTINCT SHOUTING) 1084 01:10:37,274 --> 01:10:40,319 MAN: Bro, turn that shit off! Turn that shit off. 1085 01:10:44,073 --> 01:10:46,575 MAN 2: Burh can't drive. You know he got no bars. 1086 01:10:46,617 --> 01:10:48,494 MAN 3: Aw, shit! 1087 01:10:59,255 --> 01:11:01,674 (TIRES SCREECHING) 1088 01:11:11,892 --> 01:11:14,186 -G. -MEL: Let's go 1089 01:11:14,228 --> 01:11:15,187 G. 1090 01:11:15,229 --> 01:11:17,064 -Why are you running? -I'm not. 1091 01:11:17,147 --> 01:11:19,108 Okay, then what you hiding? 1092 01:11:19,149 --> 01:11:20,317 Nothing. 1093 01:11:20,359 --> 01:11:22,027 Okay, Gia. 1094 01:11:22,987 --> 01:11:24,822 This your partner now? 1095 01:11:24,863 --> 01:11:26,365 At least she ain't a liar. 1096 01:11:26,407 --> 01:11:28,534 I didn't lie. 1097 01:11:28,617 --> 01:11:31,662 G, we 'posed to be in this together. 1098 01:11:31,745 --> 01:11:32,871 And we are. 1099 01:11:32,955 --> 01:11:36,000 So then why are you planning on giving your baby up? 1100 01:11:36,834 --> 01:11:38,752 I haven't even decided to. 1101 01:11:38,794 --> 01:11:42,298 I just think the devil got you so fucked up right now, 1102 01:11:42,381 --> 01:11:44,508 you're not even thinking clear. 1103 01:11:45,009 --> 01:11:46,176 MEL: Damn. 1104 01:11:46,218 --> 01:11:48,679 Why the fuck you care about what I'm doing, anyways? 1105 01:11:48,762 --> 01:11:52,016 Gia, you 'bout to make the biggest mistake of your life. 1106 01:11:52,057 --> 01:11:54,643 Turning your back on your fucking kids? 1107 01:11:54,727 --> 01:11:56,645 Your dumb ass don't even deserve no baby. 1108 01:11:56,687 --> 01:11:59,398 -The fuck you say? -I said, your dumb ass don't 1109 01:11:59,440 --> 01:12:01,650 -deserve no baby. -Get the fuck out my face. 1110 01:12:01,692 --> 01:12:03,027 Or what? 1111 01:12:03,110 --> 01:12:04,862 -Don't test me, Trina. -Or what, nigga? 1112 01:12:04,945 --> 01:12:06,196 Get the fuck out my face. 1113 01:12:06,280 --> 01:12:07,656 -WOMAN 2: No, Trina! Trina! -(TIRES SCREECHING) 1114 01:12:07,698 --> 01:12:09,700 TRINA: Step up and be a fucking mother! 1115 01:12:10,701 --> 01:12:12,328 -She can't save you, G! -MEL: Come on now. 1116 01:12:12,411 --> 01:12:14,413 MEL: Don't pay her no mind, Mama. She don't know 1117 01:12:14,455 --> 01:12:15,956 -what she saying. -Stop callin' me that. 1118 01:12:16,040 --> 01:12:20,002 -Ma, chill. We got this, Ma. -I'm not your fucking Moms. 1119 01:12:20,210 --> 01:12:21,253 Okay? 1120 01:12:21,295 --> 01:12:22,463 TRINA: You know what? Fuck you, G! 1121 01:12:22,504 --> 01:12:24,923 (TENSE MUSIC PLAYING) 1122 01:12:32,431 --> 01:12:33,766 (SIGHS) 1123 01:12:46,153 --> 01:12:48,072 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 1124 01:12:49,990 --> 01:12:52,618 (CONTINUES BREATHING HEAVILY) 1125 01:13:17,059 --> 01:13:19,561 (ZIPPER UNFASTENS) 1126 01:13:41,417 --> 01:13:42,835 (BUCKLES CLICKING) 1127 01:13:45,295 --> 01:13:46,964 (CHAIR CREAKING) 1128 01:14:13,532 --> 01:14:15,701 (EXHALES) 1129 01:14:18,454 --> 01:14:23,542 -(INHALES) -(LIGHTER CLICKS) 1130 01:14:25,836 --> 01:14:27,045 (INHALES) 1131 01:14:28,130 --> 01:14:32,509 -(INHALES) -(LIGHTER CLICKS) 1132 01:14:34,803 --> 01:14:36,513 (INHALES) 1133 01:14:36,930 --> 01:14:39,516 (EXHALES) 1134 01:14:40,642 --> 01:14:43,145 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING) 1135 01:15:41,245 --> 01:15:43,747 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC CONTINUES) 1136 01:16:21,034 --> 01:16:22,536 (MUSIC FADES) 1137 01:16:22,578 --> 01:16:24,997 (EERIE MUSIC PLAYING) 1138 01:16:49,104 --> 01:16:50,355 (EXHALES SHARPLY) 1139 01:16:50,814 --> 01:16:53,191 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 1140 01:16:54,484 --> 01:16:55,819 Okay. 1141 01:16:56,403 --> 01:16:57,946 Okay, okay. 1142 01:16:58,822 --> 01:17:01,199 (HEAVY BREATHING CONTINUES) 1143 01:17:06,747 --> 01:17:08,040 -(CELL PHONE BEEPS) -Okay. 1144 01:17:08,081 --> 01:17:09,750 AUTOMATED VOICE: Your balance is 4 cents. 1145 01:17:09,833 --> 01:17:12,169 -Make a payment. -(PHONE KEYPAD BEEPING) 1146 01:17:13,170 --> 01:17:15,380 (LINE RINGING) 1147 01:17:15,464 --> 01:17:16,632 -Hello? -AUTOMATED VOICE: Your balance 1148 01:17:16,673 --> 01:17:17,883 -is zero cents. -My water broke. 1149 01:17:17,924 --> 01:17:19,468 -(BEEPING) -Make a payment. 1150 01:17:19,509 --> 01:17:21,845 My phone's cutting out. Can you... 1151 01:17:21,887 --> 01:17:23,805 -Can you just... -(LINE DISCONNECTS) 1152 01:17:25,307 --> 01:17:26,850 (PHONE KEYPAD BEEPING) 1153 01:17:27,100 --> 01:17:28,185 Okay, fuck. 1154 01:17:28,268 --> 01:17:30,687 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 1155 01:17:47,245 --> 01:17:49,706 (HEAVY BREATHING CONTINUES) 1156 01:18:10,477 --> 01:18:11,770 Fuck. 1157 01:18:15,232 --> 01:18:17,442 (CAR HORNS HONKING) 1158 01:18:35,001 --> 01:18:37,087 -(HANDBRAKE CLICKS) -(CAR DOOR OPENS) 1159 01:18:49,266 --> 01:18:51,476 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 1160 01:18:57,691 --> 01:18:59,776 (EKG MACHINE BEEPING) 1161 01:18:59,860 --> 01:19:02,654 DOCTOR: Abruption. Two liters estimated loss of blood. 1162 01:19:02,738 --> 01:19:04,948 -How long? -NURSE: Three weeks out. 1163 01:19:05,031 --> 01:19:07,617 DOCTOR: Is the father here? NURSE: No, just a friend. 1164 01:19:07,701 --> 01:19:08,785 DOCTOR: Any word from her friend? 1165 01:19:08,869 --> 01:19:10,078 NURSE: Uh, water just broke. 1166 01:19:10,162 --> 01:19:12,080 DOCTOR: (MUFFLED) Are you doing okay? 1167 01:19:22,716 --> 01:19:25,135 (SOUNDS SLOWLY FADE) 1168 01:19:38,607 --> 01:19:40,984 (MONITOR BEEPING) 1169 01:19:44,696 --> 01:19:47,032 (BABY CRYING) 1170 01:19:56,792 --> 01:19:58,376 NURSE: Here's your mama. 1171 01:19:58,460 --> 01:20:00,879 (BABY CONTINUES CRYING) 1172 01:20:22,484 --> 01:20:24,861 (VELCRO RIPPING) 1173 01:20:58,728 --> 01:21:00,397 GIA: Can you give us a minute? 1174 01:21:01,940 --> 01:21:03,358 Of course. 1175 01:21:04,818 --> 01:21:06,945 Let me know if you need anything, all right? 1176 01:21:07,445 --> 01:21:08,613 I got you. 1177 01:21:37,058 --> 01:21:41,146 MISS CARMEN: The doctor told me the test results. 1178 01:21:46,985 --> 01:21:48,612 What am I supposed to do? 1179 01:21:52,866 --> 01:21:55,493 You've pushed yourself right into a corner. 1180 01:21:56,119 --> 01:21:57,996 I didn't know what to do. 1181 01:21:58,622 --> 01:22:00,081 I gave you options. 1182 01:22:00,123 --> 01:22:02,000 How could I trust you? 1183 01:22:03,668 --> 01:22:05,337 You get paid to sell kids. 1184 01:22:07,797 --> 01:22:09,132 No. 1185 01:22:09,799 --> 01:22:12,469 I get paid to do my job. 1186 01:22:13,970 --> 01:22:15,805 Helping young mothers get out of a system 1187 01:22:15,847 --> 01:22:19,100 that was created to hurt people like us. 1188 01:22:19,142 --> 01:22:21,519 Do not put this on me. 1189 01:22:23,146 --> 01:22:26,942 You told me you wanted to do right by this baby. 1190 01:22:26,983 --> 01:22:28,318 I do. 1191 01:22:28,944 --> 01:22:30,362 Then what is this? 1192 01:22:31,821 --> 01:22:33,448 What are you doing? 1193 01:22:33,531 --> 01:22:37,077 I mean, why didn't you tell me you still had a problem? 1194 01:22:37,118 --> 01:22:38,495 I could've helped you. 1195 01:22:38,536 --> 01:22:40,080 It's not a problem. It was just the first time since... 1196 01:22:40,163 --> 01:22:41,957 And it's always the first time. 1197 01:22:41,998 --> 01:22:44,084 Miss Carmen, I swear. 1198 01:22:44,167 --> 01:22:48,088 I know you're 24, but you have got to grow up. 1199 01:22:48,171 --> 01:22:49,965 It's not just about you anymore. 1200 01:22:50,048 --> 01:22:52,384 -I didn't mean to. -(SIGHS) 1201 01:22:53,760 --> 01:22:55,387 There's just so much going on. 1202 01:22:55,470 --> 01:22:58,348 Yeah, well, we all have a lot going on. 1203 01:22:59,099 --> 01:23:02,060 Doesn't mean that you can abuse your child. 1204 01:23:04,020 --> 01:23:06,189 I didn't abuse her. 1205 01:23:07,691 --> 01:23:09,734 -You did. -(SOFTLY) No. 1206 01:23:09,776 --> 01:23:11,277 -You did. -No, I didn't. 1207 01:23:11,361 --> 01:23:15,323 (SOFTLY) What you did to your body affected her. 1208 01:23:16,533 --> 01:23:18,576 You're both linked. 1209 01:23:22,122 --> 01:23:24,416 (SOBS, SNIFFLES) 1210 01:23:30,797 --> 01:23:34,759 They, uh, already called your caseworker. 1211 01:23:35,510 --> 01:23:36,678 (SNIFFLES) 1212 01:23:46,062 --> 01:23:48,064 So what do you wanna do? 1213 01:23:49,774 --> 01:23:53,778 Because you've got a few hours before they'll decide for you. 1214 01:24:02,579 --> 01:24:03,747 (SNIFFLES) 1215 01:24:05,915 --> 01:24:07,292 (COOING) 1216 01:24:18,053 --> 01:24:19,471 GIA: I'm sorry. 1217 01:24:32,650 --> 01:24:33,818 I'm sorry. 1218 01:24:35,862 --> 01:24:37,280 (GIA SNIFFLES) 1219 01:24:39,616 --> 01:24:40,825 I'm sorry. 1220 01:24:52,087 --> 01:24:54,172 (BABY CONTINUES COOING) 1221 01:24:54,255 --> 01:24:56,674 (WHISPERS SOFTLY) 1222 01:25:02,972 --> 01:25:05,350 (BIRDS CHIRPING) 1223 01:25:45,640 --> 01:25:47,350 She's beautiful. 1224 01:25:50,979 --> 01:25:52,313 GIA: Mm. 1225 01:25:55,692 --> 01:25:56,901 (MONICA CHUCKLES SOFTLY) 1226 01:25:59,946 --> 01:26:02,574 I can't believe she's really here. 1227 01:26:05,285 --> 01:26:06,870 (MONICA SIGHS DEEPLY) 1228 01:26:08,872 --> 01:26:10,498 Do you wanna hold her? 1229 01:26:24,387 --> 01:26:26,514 MONICA: Hey, hey, hey. 1230 01:26:27,307 --> 01:26:29,475 (BABY COOING) 1231 01:26:29,684 --> 01:26:31,227 Oh... 1232 01:26:34,856 --> 01:26:37,775 Look at your nose. 1233 01:26:38,943 --> 01:26:40,612 (MONICA CHUCKLING) 1234 01:26:42,322 --> 01:26:45,283 And your long eyelashes. 1235 01:26:53,041 --> 01:26:54,751 Just like your mama. 1236 01:27:02,258 --> 01:27:03,635 Can I? 1237 01:27:10,308 --> 01:27:12,977 -(BABY CRYING) -(MONICA SHUSHING) 1238 01:27:28,034 --> 01:27:29,661 (MONICA SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY) 1239 01:27:40,338 --> 01:27:42,924 What position you think she'll play? 1240 01:27:45,843 --> 01:27:48,346 I don't know, maybe point. 1241 01:27:54,686 --> 01:27:56,854 Don't let her get pushed around, though. 1242 01:27:59,315 --> 01:28:03,486 Gotta make sure she's a lot stronger than I was. 1243 01:28:12,912 --> 01:28:15,331 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING) 1244 01:28:34,142 --> 01:28:36,686 (BREATH TREMBLING) 1245 01:28:52,785 --> 01:28:55,580 -(BABY COOING) -(MONICA CHUCKLES SOFTLY) 1246 01:29:16,476 --> 01:29:18,936 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING) 1247 01:29:40,875 --> 01:29:43,127 (BREATH TREMBLING) 1248 01:29:58,309 --> 01:30:00,645 WOMAN: I'd much rather be in Las Vegas. 1249 01:30:02,647 --> 01:30:04,565 We got the strip right here. 1250 01:30:05,566 --> 01:30:06,984 What? That's the strip? 1251 01:30:07,026 --> 01:30:08,444 This is it. Little bit larger. 1252 01:30:08,486 --> 01:30:10,029 How can... You can't even tell. 1253 01:30:10,113 --> 01:30:11,239 Look how dark it is. 1254 01:30:11,322 --> 01:30:12,615 -It is a bit, yeah. -For Las Vegas? 1255 01:30:12,698 --> 01:30:14,492 For Las Vegas, yeah. How about this one? 1256 01:30:14,534 --> 01:30:16,994 -This is Vegas. Right? -Yeah, it looks a little... 1257 01:30:17,078 --> 01:30:18,329 -It looks better. -The desert? 1258 01:30:18,413 --> 01:30:19,622 But it just doesn't really look like Vegas. 1259 01:30:19,705 --> 01:30:21,457 -You don't think so? -Mm. 1260 01:30:21,499 --> 01:30:23,584 How about the hibiscus? Bahamas again. 1261 01:30:23,626 --> 01:30:26,462 Oh, yes. Well, I like hibiscus juice. 1262 01:30:26,546 --> 01:30:28,881 -Do you? (LAUGHS) -(SNORTS, LAUGHS) 1263 01:30:28,923 --> 01:30:30,091 Me too. (CHUCKLES) 1264 01:30:30,133 --> 01:30:31,259 -Yes. -Beautiful. 1265 01:30:31,300 --> 01:30:32,635 The Bahamas is the spot to be at. 1266 01:30:32,677 --> 01:30:35,096 Beautiful. Okay. Let's talk about pricing. 1267 01:30:47,608 --> 01:30:49,026 You have a napkin? 1268 01:31:01,080 --> 01:31:02,206 (MEL CHUCKLES) 1269 01:31:14,135 --> 01:31:15,970 MISS CARMEN: And since she's been coming up 1270 01:31:16,012 --> 01:31:17,722 negative every time. 1271 01:31:17,805 --> 01:31:20,808 But we'll continue to monitor her progress. 1272 01:31:22,226 --> 01:31:23,561 JUDGE: I see. 1273 01:31:24,520 --> 01:31:26,981 Thank you. You may step down. 1274 01:31:27,857 --> 01:31:28,941 Sure. 1275 01:31:29,233 --> 01:31:30,568 Thank you. 1276 01:31:39,619 --> 01:31:41,037 JUDGE: Yes? 1277 01:31:47,877 --> 01:31:50,087 I don't want my kids going through 1278 01:31:50,171 --> 01:31:51,589 what I've been through. 1279 01:31:52,673 --> 01:31:54,759 Or what I'm going through right now. 1280 01:31:57,428 --> 01:31:59,013 They deserve to see me. 1281 01:31:59,680 --> 01:32:03,100 More than once a week, more than for an hour. 1282 01:32:05,394 --> 01:32:07,688 Look, I'm committed to my kids. 1283 01:32:08,356 --> 01:32:09,857 I've shown you that. 1284 01:32:12,401 --> 01:32:14,737 And although you might not believe 1285 01:32:14,779 --> 01:32:17,156 that I'm fit to parent them right now, 1286 01:32:17,865 --> 01:32:21,911 no matter what, I'll always be their mama. 1287 01:32:27,250 --> 01:32:28,793 So what I'm asking... 1288 01:32:29,627 --> 01:32:32,964 What I really, really want 1289 01:32:36,050 --> 01:32:40,972 is for you to consider more frequent, longer 1290 01:32:41,013 --> 01:32:44,892 and unsupervised visitations with my kids. 1291 01:32:50,147 --> 01:32:51,274 That's it. 1292 01:32:52,775 --> 01:32:54,735 (SNIFFLES) Thank you. 1293 01:32:55,778 --> 01:32:58,239 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING) 1294 01:33:16,924 --> 01:33:19,635 WOMAN: Sometimes I feel like I'm not enough. 1295 01:33:20,428 --> 01:33:23,306 I... I just can't do enough. 1296 01:33:24,015 --> 01:33:26,058 I don't know if I'm more angry at my mother 1297 01:33:26,142 --> 01:33:30,146 for doing what she could with what she had. 1298 01:33:32,940 --> 01:33:38,321 Or if I'm angrier that I'm doing the same to my children. 1299 01:33:38,904 --> 01:33:42,325 It's so hard to explain to a child 1300 01:33:44,035 --> 01:33:46,329 that you don't know better yourself. 1301 01:33:47,163 --> 01:33:48,664 That you're learning. 1302 01:33:49,790 --> 01:33:53,210 That each day that goes by, you're just winging it. 1303 01:33:58,883 --> 01:34:01,552 I want to protect them like they need to be protected, 1304 01:34:01,594 --> 01:34:04,680 but nobody was there to protect me. 1305 01:34:07,683 --> 01:34:09,894 (WATER SPLASHING) 1306 01:34:21,197 --> 01:34:22,448 (MELLOW MUSIC PLAYING) 151986