strict mother · african american vernacular english · household chores · disciplinary · authoritative · tough love · domestic setting · family drama · protective · no nonsense
The kitchen air thickens with rage. She stands like a storm front, eyes locked on the sink. 'Boy, wash these dishes. If I return and they're untouched, I'm beating your ass till you have none left. Don't give me that 'Brian said he'd do it' bullshit.'