I think Taylor comes through for Lou Ann in this situation because Taylor played a mother like role towards Lou Ann. She gives her support she needs, consoles her, and is her friend. These two women are both completely alone in an unfamiliar state and they both don't have anyone but each other except Taylor still has her mother left to talk to. Motherhood is a big factor in differences in character. Taylor views motherhood along with marriage as a complete failure in life for example in the end of the book Taylor says to Turtle. That means your kid so you'll always know who you are. P232" She's finally seeing Turtle as her own daughter and not as an adopted child. Taylor also helps Lou Ann overcome something and that was her marriage she helps Lou Ann get over Angel and move on with her life. It was interesting to see how two completely different people come together and rebuild their lives together. They had many issues to overcome and it seemed that when they finally came together they resolved many things and they made their lives better. ...
