"'Preciate you for coming here with me bro. I would've asked Gen, but she's too emotional right now."

Kareem nodded, "it's nothing cuzzo. I told you I'm here for you, and I meant that shit."

I dapped him up then kneeled down in front of Lola and Josiah's tombstone. I sighed then placed a bouquet of flowers in front of it.

Everyday I wonder what shit would've been like if my son was here. Was he gonna look like me? Was he gonna act like me? Was he gonna be a mama's or daddy's boy? So many questions that I'll never get the answer to.

It might've seemed like I didn't care about him, but that was NEVER the case. I was just frustrated. Shit was going good in my life then Lola popped up pregnant. I was putting all of the blame on Lola, but that shit wasn't even her fault. It takes two to tango. She got on my last muthafucking nerve, but her and my son didn't deserve this shit. Both of them should be here right now.

"Life is crazy cuzzo" I said as I shook my head then stood to my full height.

"Tell me about it. Only the strong survive though" Kareem said.

I nodded, "that's a fact."

We stayed at the graveyard for a few minutes before leaving. I can never stay at graveyards too long.

"This nigga Zander got my head all fucked up. I be feeling like I can't trust nobody now" Kareem said as he shook his head then hit his blunt.

"I can't even lie, that shit been fucking with me for awhile now. I get in these lil moods where I get quiet and distant. I hate that shit because it worries Gen. That nigga really folded on me cuzzo. I'll never understand."

"Me either cuz. You getting that nigga handled while he's in prison or what?" Kareem asked.

I shook my head, "he deserves to live with this shit. He'll never see his family outside of those walls EVER again. That shit is gonna eat him alive. I'm tired of the violence anyways."

Zander was arrested shortly after the trial. As angry as I am, I can't bring myself to get Zander killed. That would be way too easy. Letting him live with himself is the best revenge. I heard he tried to make a deal in exchange for information about my past, but of course the feds can't move forward without evidence. It's obvious that Zander will do anything to save his own ass. I wish I would've known that before I got close to the nigga. It would've prevented all of this shit.

"I respect that. I'm tired of the violence too. He just needs to stay far the fuck away from us and our families. He can never be trusted again" Kareem said.

I nodded in agreement.

Hearing my phone ring, I picked it up then answered it.

"Wassup?"

"East, are you close by?"

"OH MY GOD, PLEASE TELL HIM TO HURRY" I heard Genesis shout in the background.

"What's wrong? Is she in labor?"

"Yes, her water just br-" I cut Sammy off before she could finish.

"I'm on my way."

I ended the call then grabbed my keys.

"Gen is about to have baby girl."

Kareem smiled, "aw shit. I'll let Kelis know. Congratulations in advance cuzzo."

I dapped him up then rushed to my car.

Gen's screams were the only thing that I heard when I walked into the house. I hated the fact that she was in pain, but I was excited to meet my princess. Walking into the living room, I spotted my mom rubbing Gen's head while the midwife coached her through her contractions. Why Gen chose to do a home birth? I don't even know. She's a savage because that shit looks painful.

"Gen, I'm here baby" I said as I kneeled down by the inflatable pool that she was in.

"I don't think I can do this. I'm in so much pain" Genesis cried out.

"Get her out of the pool. We're going to the hospital."

"East! You can't let her give up that fast. She told you not to let her give up" Sammy said.

"Man, she's in pain. Fuck all that."

"Giving birth is painful. She's perfectly fine. I won't put her through more than she can handle" the midwife said.

"She's okay sweetie. She's already five and a half centimeters dilated. It won't take long for her to start pushing" my mom said.

I sighed then nodded my head.

"Just keep breathing Genesis. You're doing great sweetie" my mom said as she rubbed Genesis' shoulders.

Within four hours Genesis was ready to push.

"She's almost out Genesis! You're doing so well" the midwife said.

"I CAN'T! I CAN'T!" Genesis shouted.

"You CAN do it Gen. Be strong baby."

Genesis took a deep breath then started pushing again. When I heard those cries my heart instantly melted. I hadn't even laid eyes on her, but I was already in love. That whole moment happened in slow motion for me. My baby girl is finally here.

"She's perfect Gen. I can't believe I have a daughter now" I said as I looked down at baby girl then wiped my eyes.

I've been crying like a lil bitch for the past hour. Lil mama is definitely gonna soften me up. I don't think I've ever cried this much before. This was easily the best moment of my life. Happy is an understatement.

Genesis chuckled, "are you still crying?"

I looked at Genesis then covered baby girl's ears. "Fuck you."

Genesis laughed then rolled her eyes playfully. "Can I hold my baby now?" She asked.

"Nah, you already held her."

"I held her for ten minutes Jeremiah. Let me see her" Genesis pouted.

I smacked my lips then placed baby girl in her arms.

"You ready to meet baby sister?" Sammy asked as she walked into the livingroom with Kaiser.

Kaiser's eyes lit up when he seen his sister. "Her pretty" he said as we all laughed.

"She's pretty like mommy huh?"

Kaiser nodded then kissed his sister's forehead.

"Genesis, that whole experience was beautiful. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it" Sammy said.

Genesis smiled, "of course. I needed you here."

"How does it feel to be a daddy now East? Well, you were already a daddy. You know what I mean though" Sammy said.

I laughed, "it feels good. She's definitely gonna soften my ass up."

"Awwwww, you needed a baby girl" Sammy said.

I definitely did need a girl. Raising a boy is completely different from raising a girl. Those baby girls will make any street nigga turn soft. If baby girl wants me to play dress up, guess what I'm doing? Playing dress up. If she wants me to play dolls with her, guess what I'm doing?" Playing dolls. I'm willing to do whatever to keep a smile on her face. Genesis, Kaiser, and my princess really gave a nigga something to live for.

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