Before

“What are you doing now?”

“Are you going to college?”

—

“Will you bring some wine for Thanksgiving?”

“Not that much.”

—

“What’s wrong with you?”

“I miss you.”

Y’know that’s why everyone is uncomfortable around you.”

—

“Do you like them better than us?”

“Why don’t you want to come home?”

—

“I’m making turkey for the first time.”

“Mom made Aunt Sheryl answer the phone”

“He’s still not home.”

—

“Your boobs have gotten bigger.”

“These ni**ers coming into my shop…the way they say sausage, I just can’t stand it.”

“Have another drink. You know, you’re welcome to stay overnight.”

—

“Where are you going?”

“Why don’t you invite us?”

After

“If you want, you’re always welcome at our house.”

“How are you?”

—

“The bread you baked looks amazing.”

“Let’s leave the kitchen. We can do the dishes later.”

—

“Our neighbor is stopping in for dinner.”

“Alex, Dad’s renter is coming too.”

—

“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a giant planet right in the sky? Bigger than the moon?”

“Palm trees are like giant, skinny pineapples.”

—

“Can you teach me to crochet?”

“A friend picked these mushrooms.”

—

“Don’t you wish that our planet had, like three moons?”

“Yeah, but then the ocean would be crazy.”

“You couldn’t surf.”

“Or live here.”

—

“I love you.”

“I’m so proud of you.”