"Even?" I ask, a little incredulous, before shaking my head. Dis ain't a fight, and dat ain't my life. Not anymore. Of course, dat all begs to question as to whether or not de rest of it's my business, either. I'm ignoring dat little earworm, though.

"'S'okay. None o' my business at de end o' de day. Heck, maybe she's better off dat way."