Read the following quote from paragraph 13 i Passage 1. "As they reminisced, Annie seemed to forget herself for a moment, until she finally looked down to see a drip of ice cream rolling down her hand. "Some things never change, " Mom said, grabbing a napkin and they shared a laugh."

What is the effect of this excerpt on the ice cream shop scene as a whole?
A. to illustrate that memories they shared were embarrassing
B. to imply that they were enjoying sharing memories from the past
C. to suggest that mother was relaxed as she enjoyed her lunch of ice cream
D. to explain that Annie was remorseful because she did not give her mother a store bought gift