How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
I know then that even when everything's changing, Feather's not gonna mind as long as she's with me. (23.33)
It's a big change when Bobby moves in with his father in Brooklyn. How might this change affect the relationships Bobby has with his friends and family?
Quote #8
But it didn't matter what was going on, baby; I kept telling her about you.
Damn right, I kept telling her about you. (28.18-19)
When Bobby and his friends visit Nia in the nursing home, Bobby tells Nia about their daughter. Even when he's tired and there's commotion around them, he talks to Nia; he feels it's so important that Nia, even though she might not be conscious, know about Feather. Right here, we see that Bobby's trying to do the right thing by both Nia and Feather.
Quote #9
She came to me so slowly I felt like I was in a dream. Four steps away, three, then two…
Then she was all dark hair, hands in fists, Nia's nose and mouth. She came to me so slow, and it was just like somebody brushed the air with a feather. (29.37-38)
Bobby's daughter is the only connection he has to Nia. But boy, is this connection strong; he pretty much falls in love with his daughter at first sight. Cue the sappy music and all that.