"We're friends, why can't you understand that, we're just friends?"
Friends.
Yeah, sure they are. Nathan never looked at a friend that way. He's never gone all goofy and grinning beyond control when he talked to a friend. He's never forgot who he was because of a friend.
He's not blind, he's not deaf and he most certainly isn't dumb. He's known it since the beginning. But, he bit his tongue. Just like he did right after Aunt Gwen died. Sam had needed a friend. Now it is clearer than ever, that Sam doesn't think of that white girl that way. That girl is trouble. She had a lot of nerve coming to the park, walking in there with Sam like she was so proud of herself for doing what was "right". That girl wouldn't know what was good for her if it was handed to her on a silver platter.
Nathan visited the park today; he brought Angela. They did just fine on that place, without any help from all those college kids preaching equality because they have nothing better to do. He knows how they are, taking up a cause to make themselves feel important, rebellious. Nobody in North Philly needs their charity, their ego trip; They can take care of themselves just fine.
Sam needs to keep far away from Meg. He needs to stay with his own people, not defend her. Nathan didn't want to bring it up, but he was pushed to the limit by Sam's behavior. Does he not know what he is doing? He is going to college, he could make a real difference, and he's going to go after a white girl. He knows it will never happen, so what is he thinking? Why would he want to be with Meg anyway? She's a spoiled brat, just like all those other college kids, going around running her mouth thinking the world revolves around her. Who needs her? Not Sam, that's for sure.
Since he can't control Meg, and Sam won't listen, it's up to him to find another way. That's why he's paying this late night visit to Mr. Pryor at the store. He could care less what kind of trouble Meg gets herself into in North Philly; She would only get what she deserves. Did she think she could talk to him like she did that day at the park and get away with it? He doesn't owe that girl an explanation about anything. It's no concern of his if she gets herself killed but if he makes Mr. Pryor see how dangerous it is for her, then maybe he'll keep her away from Sam. He'll do anything to make sure Sam has a good future, whether he likes it or not.
"That right there, that ain't never gonna happen."
