Manny Holmes

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Manny turns to face his mother, his expression somber.Manny softly: I’ve never been seventeen,

Ava suddenly gasps.Ava: Manny! Our baby! Lala: Baby?! Remy, do you hear this? Oh my God&hel

Ava rushes to stand in front of Manny. Ava firm: You’re not hitting him again. There

Manny approaches his mother, gives her a hesitant smile. Her eyes were blazing and stormy.Manny: Hol

Remy gruff: Wife, huh?Ava takes another of several deep breaths- she’d forgotten how to breath

But when they walk into the house- Manny’s father was far from menacing or intimidating. Ava c

Manny: And my Dad? He’s covered in tattoos but I promise you he’s not as rough as he see

Ava soon discovered why the area of the city Manny and his cousins grew up in was called the Garden

Ava: A cashier came out of the market. She saw me running and she figured I’d be back for the

Manny: What’s wrong with the twins, RJ? You said it was serious. So tell me.RJ: I can’t

Ava tearful: I can’t go back to the island. I miss my aunt- but I can’t be apart from yo

Manny: Ava. You know how to swim, right?Ava confused: What?Manny: You know how to swim, right?Ava: Y

RJ: Manny, calm down. It’s not only about the family breaking you two apart. It’s deeper

Ava yells: Manny! Manny!She races toward him, leaving the groceries behind. She was happy to see him

Ava: Oh this night sky is perfect! Being up here in the hills you can see the stars again. In the he

Manny: This day has felt so fucking long. It’s like it was years ago I went skating.Ava sighs:

Remy: I called one of my assistant’s to go to the address you gave me. To get your dog. Well-

Manny: What the hell is wrong with my mother? She’s not even being herself. Is it the belly? I

Manny glum: Oh. Okay.Lala: I don’t want you to starve though, Manny! I can prepare you a plate

Remy pleased: This meal is delicious, Lala. Thank you.Maela appreciative: Mom, I love when you make

Lala: RJ left but Maela will be here soon. As soon as she arrives we can eat. You both can sit outsi

Ava: Your bedroom is amazing, Manny! You have your own huge living room! Like- your own living room

Lala firm: I cannot allow you and some girl to sleep together under this roof-Manny insists: She&rsq

Ava soon discovered why the area of the city Manny and his cousins grew up in was called the Garden

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