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Jude writes her fifth letter to Fatima since coming to America. Fatima has not answered, and Jude tries to not allow herself to worry about the “scary reasons” why (178). She requests that Fatima write back this time with “some happy news from back home” (178); then she will feel better about Issa. She writes in Arabic, and Aunt Michelle comments on how impressive it is to be able to write in two languages; she also says she wishes that Uncle Mazin would teach Sarah Arabic. Jude suggests that he is too busy, but Aunt Michelle thinks there is a deeper reason.
Jude accompanies Mama to her ultrasound appointment. Jude can see the baby’s features on a screen and hear the baby’s heartbeat. When the tech asks if Mama wants to know what she is having, Mama says, “Aren’t I having a baby?” (182), which makes Jude laugh. Mama learns she’s having another girl. On the way out of the hospital, Jude sees Christmas decorations and hears Christmas carols playing. She and Mama are excited to think about the baby girl. Suddenly a stranger approaches and tells Mama that she does not have to wear a headscarf anymore because in America she is free.
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