Page 98 of August Lane
Some of it did, right? He wrote the music.
Jojo:
Maybe. Memories can be kinder to us than we deserve.
Emma:
Did you know your daughter was a songwriter?
Jojo:
No. And you’re probably wondering how that’s possible, but she wasn’t living with me when all this happened. Never said a word. Probably because she knew I wouldn’t approve. I just wanted something else for her, something easier. But my girl doesn’t do easy, and I respect that. She knew how good she was. Have you heard the original version? It’s on YouTube. What was Luke thinking, letting them ruin her work like that? Probably that he didn’t care because it wasn’t his to begin with.
Emma:
It sounds like you don’t think he wrote any of it.
Jojo:
I’m saying men lie for one of two reasons. To get out of trouble they should be in or to get their hands on something they don’t deserve.
Emma:
Pivoting a little, why do you think this emboldened the people protesting your award? You’re not the one who lied.
Jojo:
Emma, you’re a smart woman. If I didn’t believe that I wouldn’t be here. But I’m about to hurt your feelings a little.
