Grown

The next day, Enchanted has lunch with her best friend, Gabriela (Gab). Enchanted tells Gabriela about meeting Korey Fields, and although Gab is supportive of Enchanted pursuing a music career, she also reminds Enchanted that “[Korey’s] too old for [Enchanted]” (30). Enchanted points out that Gab and her boyfriend have a three-year age difference, and quietly remembers that Korey “sweet” (32).

Enchanted and her sister Shea attend a meeting for Will and Willow, a group for Black families to connect. The treasurer, Creighton, is quick to point out that everyone has paid their dues “except the Jones sisters” (34), and the vice president, Sean, points out that Enchanted uses slang because “she didn’t grow up in the ‘burbs like us” (35). Enchanted explains that they have to leave early for the Korey Fields concert.

Enchanted and her parents are given backstage VIP passes, and after the concert, they go to Korey’s Greenroom, which is full of celebrities. While Enchanted’s parents are distracted by their favorite singers, Korey flirts with Enchanted and gets her phone number. Korey tells her parents that “[Enchanted] definitely has something special” (43) and he wants to become a mentor for her.