Cory finally stands up to his father, Troy, expressing years of resentment and fear. He challenges his father's authority and physical dominance, declaring that Troy no longer holds power over the household or Cory's future.
CORY: I live here too! I ain’t scared of you. I was walking by you to go into the house cause you sitting on the steps drunk, singing
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