Diane, a single mother, picks up her troubled son, Steve, from an institution. Their reunion is fraught with tension, crude humor, and a volatile dynamic as they navigate their complicated relationship and the immediate aftermath of Steve's release.
DIANE
You're stunning, babe!
Every time, you're beautifuler!
You look younger, too, that's dope!
STEVE
What's [effin](https://www.definitions.net/definition/effin) dope
is you [starting](https://www.definitions.net/definition/starting) a fire.
That's real dope, boy!
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