Slowly Slipping Away

[Barb] How is my girl doing today?
[Leylaa] Speaks slowly in a tired voice Barb, is that you?
[Barb] Yes ma, it's me. Were you expecting someone else?
[Leylaa] With a smile adds Well, I was going to get on my date tonight, but figured someone has to take care of you.
[Barb] You are damn right. I need you to be here every night. Don't even think about standing me up.
[Leylaa] I will be here as long as I can son. But you know, I am not getting any better.
[Barb] You will, eventually. Just keep taking your medicine. I brought more. This should be enough for a while.
[Leylaa] Thank you son. How did you afford these?
[Barb] Don't worry about it. I am working hard and I have some friends.
[Leylaa] Son, you shouldn't owe anyone anything in this city. I don't want you to get in trouble for me.
[Barb] Don't worry ma, I am not in trouble, and I don't owe anyone anything.
[Leylaa] Good, keep your nose clean.
[Bard] Right, because everyone else has clean noses in this city.
[Leylaa] You are not everyone Barb, you are my son. I know this city is full of crime and corruption. I don't want you to be part of it.
[Barb] Well, you know what they say ma...If you want to destroy something, you gotta do it from inside.
[Leylaa] I heard a man say that and end up being consumed by the crime. I worry about you.
[Barb] You should worry about resting more. helps his mom take a sip from a glass of water I gotta get some sleep, you should too.