The Rose Blooms

Mr. Wyatt has Maverick help plant and care for roses, and the early blooms are symbolic of the tenacity and nature of these plants. Maverick had not held out much hope that they would survive. So, he is surprised that they are thriving before the winter is fully over.

The Clinic Downtown

Lisa goes to a clinic downtown for her prenatal care. The clinic is a symbol of her financial status, especially when compared to the free clinic where Maverick visits with Iesha to find out the results of their DNA test.

The Car Seat

Initially, the car seat is a symbol of the fact that Iesha has chosen to abandon her son to Maverick's care. When Maverick and Faye change the baby's diaper immediately after discovering Maverick is the baby's biological father, they return to the lobby to discover Iesha is gone though...