Part 2, Chapter 6 Summary

Halley's punishment for skipping school is that she is grounded for a month and allowed to go only to school and work, with no phone privileges. However, Halley's mother tells her she can still attend her family birthday dinner with the Vaughns the next evening. Halley's mother tries to get Halley to tell her Macon's name so she can call his parents, but she is interrupted by a phone call from Marion. Halley's mother goes over to Marion's house and stays for an hour and a half. When she comes back to Halley's room, carrying a milkshake peace offering from Halley's father, Halley can tell the fire of anger has left her. Halley's mother asks Halley why she didn't tell her about Scarlett and the baby, and she tells Halley that she thinks Scarlett is making a mistake and is too...