Chapters 11 through Aftermath Summary and Analysis

Alice's sister, Mary, is slated to graduate on the day Alice's trial is to begin. The family attends the graduation then Alice and her father fly to Syracuse for the trial. Her father is reassured by Gail who comes to prep Alice but won't be questioning her because of Gail's advanced state of pregnancy. The doctor who initially examined Alice is also pregnant. Alice talks candidly to Gail, willing herself to ignore her father. That night, Alice has a migraine headache that keeps her awake but begins to lift by morning. The defense requests a closed courtroom, meaning Alice's father can't be inside. Alice is told that it is a blessing of sorts because it might be more difficult for her to tell the details of the rape with her father listening. Alice says she's grateful her...