Part 2, Chapter 10 Summary

Halley is excused from her grounding temporarily to accompany Scarlett to the doctor's office. Scarlett, whose pregnancy is finally beginning to show, is terrified of doctors. Scarlett tries to tell Dr. Roberts that nothing is wrong, but Halley forces her to be honest about the side effects she is experiencing. The doctor examines Scarlett and tells her she is doing fine. Scarlett asks her how much it will hurt, and the doctor says how much it hurts will depend on the course of childbirth Scarlett chooses. Scarlett tells Halley she is thinking about taking a birthing class. Scarlett is worried because Marion seems to believe that Scarlett will definitely give the baby up for adoption.

That afternoon, Halley's mom comes by Milton's Market while Halley is working and tells her she will pick her up after work so they can go...