What will there be after class?

M: There will be a meeting after class. Are you coming, Betty?
W: After class? I’m sorry, Ted. I’m afraid I can’t.
M: But it’s quite important. It’s about our helping Bill.
W: Oh, I have to go home after class. I’ll take care of my mother. She is ill today.
M: I’m sorry to hear that. Then we’ll have to have the meeting without you. I’ll tell you about the meeting tomorrow morning.
W: Thanks.