I just heard the news. He's in prison again, the poor kid. And what
for this time? He stole a guy's wallet. He just needed the
money for food. He's a nice kid. I just wish that he'd
let somebody help him. He's so stubborn. He insists on doing
everything by himself. He's too inexperienced to get a job
and too stubborn to accept money. And that family of his
isn't going to help him. He and I have been, well, going
around together for three years. I still remember that day, right
after I first met him, that he brought me some flowers. I found
out later that he stole them. I didn't know what to think.
Now I understand him better. I hope the judge goes easy on him. I
hope he realizes that the poor kid can't help it. But now
he's in prison. I've known him for three years, and
he's been in jail four times. You know, I really miss him.
Sometimes I get over to the jailhouse to bring him things. He
always grumbles thanks as if he doesn't want or need my
gifts. I don't take him too seriously. I know what he wants.
He wants to make it on his own to show his family he can do it.
Deep down inside, I know he can!