Abbott Elementary
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In fact, race is really only mentioned when necessary for a joke or specific story line.
Darnell shows up the next day for pick-up duty and immediately interrogates Gregory about a pencil he loaned Jabari.
Things escalate after Gregory suggestsPowerisnt appropriate, which Darnell interprets as Gregory calling him a bad dad.
He tells Gregory to cut the chit-chat and stop giving out pencils.
Gregory agrees but mumbles, I guess Ill give him pens, under his breath, triggering Darnell.
Still, Gregory is steadfast in his belief that fighting would be inappropriate as he isnt an uncivilized ruffian.
like my own father would.
Melissa refuses to seek medical attention, but she limps around the school and winces at any strenuous movement.
Darnell shows up as promised, while Gregory agrees to follow Jacobs plan.
Apparently, Jabaris last teacher wasnt so levelheaded and ended up swinging on Darnell.
Thank goodness Janine gave up on getting her money back Barbaras got them hands!
Tariqs pining for Gregorys friendship and adjusting to fatherhood is a great running gag.
Jacob: Nothing gets me more fired up than nonviolent conflict resolution.
Ava, after Gregory says he isnt an uncivilized ruffian: Why would you even say it like that?
Thats the kind of talk that makes people want to beat your ass.
