Chapter 16: Mama

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Twenty years ago in an alleyway...

Anthony's mother rummages through a dumpster.

Mom: Haha! Hey Anthony, sweetie! Look what Mama found!

Anthony looks back at his mother.

Anthony: What is it, Mama?

Anthony's mother holds a DVD out towards her son.

Anthony: A circle video!?

Mom: Yes! Oh, I haven't seen one since I was a kid!

Anthony admires the DVD.

Anthony: Awesome, Mama! You're awesome!

Mom: Yeah!

Anthony: How do we use it?!

Mom: To use it, we need an electronic.

Anthony: Do we have one?!

Anthony's mother thinks for a moment.

Mom: No... I don't think so... But if we ever do get one, let's watch it together, okay?

Anthony: Okay!

Anthony's mother pulls him into an embrace.

Anthony: Mama...?

Mom: I love you more than anything, honey...

Anthony: I love you too, Mama!

Mom: More than anything... It's getting late you should sleep.

Anthony: Okay!

Anthony lies on a pile of garbage bags.

Anthony: Good night, Mama...

Mom: Yeah... Goodnight.

Soon, Anthony falls asleep. His mother sits against a wall.

Mom: I'm sorry... That I can't do more... Anthony...

She whispered as a group of parasites walked from the shadows.

Mom: Yeah, yeah... I know... Come get your fill...

Start part B

The next morning...

Anthony opens his eyes and sees his mother lying on her back, looking exhausted and in pain.

Anthony: Mama...?

Mom: G-Good morning baby...

Anthony: Are you okay?

Mom: Yeah, just a slight back pain, that's all...

Anthony's mother forces a smile.

Anthony: If you say so... Anyway, guess what!

Mom: What is it...?

Anthony: I had a dream that I rode a horse!

Mom: Oh really...?

Anthony: Yes!

Mom: That's nice, honey...

...

Mom: Is it okay if Mama sleeps for a bit...?

Anthony: Uh huh! I wanna sleep, too!

Mom: Alright, come here...

Anthony cuddles with his mother.

The two fall asleep.

A few minutes later...

CLATTER!!!

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