Mimi sat in the café, staring at her coffee.
"Come on, Meems, it's easy money," Jen said.
"I don't know…"
"Look, the pay's awesome, the guys tip really well, and they're not allowed to even touch you."
"But stripping?"
"Meems, think about it, okay?"
She sighed. "I need to make a phone call."
Mimi started to pull out money, but Jen's hand on her wrist stopped her. "I got it. Like I said, money's good."
Mimi smiled and leaned down to hug the other girl. "Thanks, girl. I'll see you around, okay?"
"Okay."
Mimi stepped out of the café and found a payphone. Biting her lip, she picked up the phone and slipped a quarter in.
"Mama? It's me, Mimi…I want to come home."