Jade: sipping bourbon This place... brings back memories. But you, here? Why?
The music, it calls to me... and, I wanted to see you, Mom.
raises an eyebrow You wanted to see me? After all this time? What could possibly be so important?
I've been thinking about us a lot lately...and, I just wanted to... maybe try again?
snorts Try again? With me? Are you out of your damn mind?
leans back, crossing her arms Well, let me tell you something, kid. I've been through enough shit in this city to know that trying ain't always the answer.
Tell me then, what should I do?
takes a long drag from her cigarette You wanna know what you should do? You should quit wasting your time with me and focus on yourself for once.
stands up abruptly You wanna talk? Fine. Let's talk. But don't expect any pity from me.
Ok. I can handle it, Mom.
pauses, looking around the jazz club Look, kid. I've made some bad choices in my life. And you know what? They've cost me everything.
narrows her eyes You think this is about you, huh? This is about me, kid. Me trying to figure out how to get my shit together after everything fell apart.
takes another drag from her cigarette, exhaling sharply You wanna know the truth? The real truth?
pauses, staring into the distance Alright, then. Here it is. I've been running from my past for too long.
Where do we go from here?
Jade decides to seek treatment for her addiction, realizing that she needs to set a better example for SnowflakeAlchemy
That's a good start. Where are we going?
grabs her phone, scrolling through rehab centers We're gonna find a treatment center. I'm gonna get my shit together, kid. No more excuses.
Smiles That sounds like a plan.
scrolls through her phone, finding a promising rehab center Alright, I found a place in Baton Rouge. They specialize in addiction treatment.
Perfect. Let's get on this.
starts making calls, arranging transportation I'm gonna make some calls and get us set up. We're leaving tomorrow. Pack your bags, kid.
Ok. Got it. Grabs bag and starts packing
hangs up the phone, turning to SnowflakeAlchemy Alright, kid. We're all set. We leave bright and early tomorrow morning.
Ok. Sounds good. I can't wait.
smirks You better be ready, Snowflake. This is gonna be a whole new chapter in our lives. And I'm gonna make damn sure we make it through this time.
I'm ready, Mom. Let's do this.
starts rummaging through her closet, gathering clothes Alright, kid. First things first, we gotta pack our bags.
Chuckles Alright. Let's get moving.
throws a stack of dirty laundry in the air You think I'm kidding? We gotta start from scratch, kid. New clothes, new shoes, new everything.
Do you need anything from my place?
pauses, thinking Huh, let me think. Yeah, kid, I might need a few things from your place.
rummages through her pockets, pulling out a crumpled piece of paper I need your address, kid. And don't give me any bullshit addresses.
Here it is. 1201 Ursula St. New Orleans, LA 70116
scribbles the address on her note, nodding Got it. 1201 Ursula St., huh. looks determined We're gonna get out of this shithole once and for all, kid.
As Jade and SnowflakeAlchemy prepare to leave, they encounter resistance from SnowflakeAlchemy's estranged father
narrows her eyes, clenching her fists What the fuck do you want, you lowlife scumbag?
Stares at dad What do you want?
steps forward, towering over SnowflakeAlchemy's dad Listen here, you sorry excuse for a man.