“Do you want me to invite him over?” I’d asked. “No, I don’t want him over here. Invite him to church.” Her eyes got real big and she nodded down toward me. “If he can’t come to church, he ain’t worth a quarter.” I thought to myself “Daddy don’t have to go to church, and you married him.” I could...
Though she’s not known for housing marital fugitives, she realizes Derrick is looking for more than a place to stay; he needs help finding his way back to God. Of course, help is almost Mama B’s middle name until Henrietta crosses the line with her accusations about Mama B’s intentions with the r...
When a young neighbor with special needs (Jeffrey) passes out on her back porch, Mama B springs into action to help him recover in more ways than one. But intervening in Jeffrey’s dysfunctional home life leads Mama B to go poking where Frank doesn’t want her to venture. How can she submit to her ...
“Me and you, us never part…” Momma Miller cackled, same as always. She reluctantly returned Zoe to me. “This one here is a sweetheart. You can bring her over any time.” “Thank you.” “She got your Momma’s nose, too,” Peaches’ mother noted. “Wouldn’t be surprised if she grows up to be her spittin’ ...