re: I didn't realize it was an ongoing thing (the light bill)

Mama got greedy and thought she could squeeze OM for a little extra here and there. Mama wanted a new wig and to get them nails done right this month topped off with a delicious meal at Applebees. Mama knows dem nosy arse coaches gonna question her about what is going on with the arranged all inclusive payment for her upkeep. Mama pushed it off on LT to be the shakedown man cause mama knows dem nosy arse coaches gonna be less likely to question him.

I can almost be 99% certain that is what was happening. Maybe not the nails and wig scenario but it was definitely a shake down for some 'walkin around money' for mama. Pretty sure about Applebees though.