Slam Dunk!

Hey, want to come over to my house tomorrow?” Dakota asked her friends.
I’ll have to check with my mother,” Sabrina said.
“Oh, yeah. I forgot about your little brother. Do you still have to pick him up after school?” Dakota asked.
“No. He’s in nursery school now, so my mom picks him up after work. I’ll let you know in the morning.” Sabrina replied.
“Is your friend coming?” Nia asked.
“which friend?”
“you know, the one who was afraid of all the black people in the park,” Nia reminded Dakota.
“Oh, that. no, she’s not coming.”
“What are you taking about?” Sabrina asked.
“Dakota has this friend from her old neighborhood who’s afraid of Harlem,” Nia said.
“Nia, give her a break,” Dakota defended.
“Do I know who you’re talking about?” Sabrina asked.
“No,” Dakota said.
“Well, tell me what’s going on!”
“My friend Annie came up to my house. Nia was over and suggested that we go to the park. Annie said she didn’t want to go outside, that’s all.” Dakota said.
You don’t seem to have any problems,” Sabrina said.
“It’s different with me.”
“Why’s that?” Nia asked.
I’ve been to baseball camp…” Dakota hesitated. “I like living in Harlem. I have friends. I