Chapters 15-16 Summary

At the end of the semester, Annie feels bittersweet about her final class. She admits she will miss going to school but now feel superior to the other young women, who only have school; Annie feels more mature in her motherhood. At the last class, the professor announces that several plays have been chosen for publication by the university's press. Much to Annie's surprise, hers is among the winners. Before heading home, she enjoys a coke with her classmates to celebrate. For once, she feels like a true female student.

Back home, Annie excitedly tells Carl about the publication. Carl feels the baby move for the first time and becomes very worried about the new life. He also points out that Annie refers to the baby as "hers" not "theirs."

With the end of the semester, Carl and Annie adopt the...