Susan Tate is the high school principal. She's worked hard to get where she is having been disowned by her parents when she was 17 because she turned up pregnant and not married. She has raised her daughter, Lily, mostly on her own with little help from Lily's father and no help from her parents. She has put herself through school and advanced rapidly in her career. All the while, she has tried to raise her daughter to act responsibly and make good choices which is why she is beyond shocked when Lily announces she's pregnant at 17, and not only that, but she has purposely gotten pregnant. Susan struggles to understand what has made her level-headed daughter make this choice, when news comes that two of Lily's best friends are pregnant as well. The term "pact" starts to be thrown around, and questions about Susan's parenting ability (as well as that of the other girl's mothers) comes into question. Along with her parenting ability, there are also questions about Susan's influence on the high school population and thus her job is in jeopardy. All the while Susan is struggling with trying to come to terms with Lily's pregnancy and the dreams she had for Lily and not treat Lily as Susan herself was treated by her parents.
A great book about friendship, family relationships, and small towns. Highly recommended.
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