“You’ve never been alone, Niko.” “It’s not like we have a mom who came to my aid, Jada. She turned the other cheek. She always fucking has his back, even after all he’s done.” “I didn’t mean Mom. And I didn’t even mean me, because I know I haven’t been there for you the way I should have been. But you’ve had something me and Mom have never had.” She squeezed my hand, as tears continued to stream down her face. “What?” “You’ve had Vivian. She’s always had your back. And now that you guys are together, I see a difference in you too.”
