Part Two, Chapters 18-20 Summary

A full day passes and the jury is still deliberating. Ellie and Katie attempt to keep busy doing chores when Ellie discovers she is bleeding. Sarah and Katie rush Ellie to the hospital in her buggy where she learns that her baby is still alive, but the bleeding suggests a miscarriage is imminent. Coop insists on staying with Ellie at the Fisher home, just as afraid for her as he is for the baby. Ellie sees this and finally agrees to marry him. The next morning, the bleeding has stopped and the pregnancy appears to be viable.

Ellie is stuck on bed rest and becoming so restless she welcomes a visit from the prosecutor. The prosecutor offers Ellie another deal for Katie, offering two to five years with a nolo contendo, meaning Katie will not have to...