[s2e10] Mississippi Rule -

KEYSHAWN stands by the stage door. Her makeup is flawless, but her eyes are glassy, screaming a truth her lips won't utter.

When the floodwaters rise, you don't drown. You learn to swim. And if someone tries to pull you under? You claw your way back to the surface and make 'em bleed. You are a diamond, Keyshawn. Stop letting that man treat you like gravel. [S2E10] Mississippi Rule

(Voice shaking)I did everything they told me to do, Clifford. I smiled. I danced. I built a whole world out of glitter just to hide the bruises. KEYSHAWN stands by the stage door

I was going to run. I had the keys in my hand. But the law, his skin, his lies... they boxed me in before I could even start the engine. You learn to swim

Neon pink light bleeds through heavy cigar smoke. Bass from a distant track rattles the liquor bottles on the shelf.