Tinuke fixed her eyes on the repeat broadcast of the proceedings of the upper house of the Nigerian National Assembly which exhibited on NTA News 24.
Ms Remi joined her daughter, reached for the remote zapper and switched channel from NTA News 24 to Cartoon Network.
“Mom,” Tinuke said inquisitively “why is Nigeria hostile to gay persons?”
“Mum,” she frowned “if one has freedom of worship to either be a Christian, Muslim, Jew, Buddhist or pagan: why can’t one have freedom to marry whoever or whatever one loves?"
Ms Remi’s eyes became stunned, “because one wants one to fit into society. Dinner has been served. Let’s go eat.”
“But Ellen DeGeneres fits into society. Doesn’t she?” Tinuke said.
“So you’ve been watching the Ellen DeGeneres Show even after I asked you to stop watching it?” Ms Remi retorted.
“No mum. I haven’t seen the show for almost two months now.” She crossed her chest. 
“Good girl. Shall we go eat now?” Ms Remi stood and attempted to leave. 
“Doesn’t she fit into society?” Tinuke belabored
Ms Remi sighed, “People fear what they don’t understand and hate what they can’t conquer. Join me when you’re hungry.”
(Culled from 7 Flash by S. A. David)