>that's why he's crying - it's an overwhelming mix of
>emotions.

I think he's crying cuz its a fucked up "favor" 2 ask from a friend. He did not want 2 beat Monty up.

>on one hand, he obviously doesn't want to whip his best
>friend's ass

of course not

but on the other hand, all this shit monty's
>saying to provoke him is somewhat true. he's wanted to fuck
>naturelle since he first saw her and he's jealous that
>monty's been afforded such a nice lifestyle without having
>to work for it like he has.

even so that aint enuff 2 make him wanna beat Monty up

>mix that in with the fact that, while he's sad monty's going
>to jail, he kinda, in the back of his mind, thinks he
>deserves it.

True he said that but I think he realizes that jail is bad enough. He even says, "What? U think if I give u a black eye they're not gonna mess w/ u in there?" & then asks Jake 2 help him out in explaining this irrational concept.