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A Woman on the Outside | A Son Waiting for His Father's Return

Nyvae, a boy waiting for his father's return from prison, writes down his hopes and dreams for their life together even after time lost. His aunt, Kristal Bush, has been caring for her nephew and supporting Nyvae's father and her brother, Jarvae, since his incarceration. There's a lot of love but also challenges when a young boy is becoming a young man and in need of a parental figure in his life.

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