Attempting to convince Ennis to let her move in with him, Alma Jr. made unfavorable comments about her home situation:
"Daddy, I was thinking, what with the new baby and all... Ma and Monroe, they've been awful strict on me. More on me than on Jenny even. (pause) I was thinking, maybe I could... maybe I could come stay with you, Daddy... I'd be a big help to you, I know I would." [screenplay]