Chapter 20 Summary

Joy is eight months old. It is December 31 and Cannie is hosting Joy's naming ceremony. Cannie is feeling that her life is on track: Joy is continuing to get healthier, Cannie's manuscript is in pre-production, and her article appeared in the November issue of Moxie. The editor of Moxie tells Cannie that her article received an unprecedented positive response, and she has invited Cannie to be a monthly contributing columnist. Meanwhile, Bruce's contract has not been renewed. Cannie is seeing a therapist that she likes and is continuing to write part time for the Philadelphia Examiner.

Cannie has also called Audrey to apologize and let her know that she would be thrilled if Audrey would like to be a part of Joy's life. Audrey apologizes again for Bruce's behavior. Though Cannie has let go of much of her anger, she is still angry...