Chapter 108 · Month 46 · Starting a Family

The Long Walk

Whose name is on what, and whether it matters

Oldest line first — the newest line is at the bottom.

Penny teacher
The deposit slip's on the fridge too, and your name's second on it — I keep reading the order like it's a verdict. Is it?
Algy designer
It's ink. The second line's the one I asked for, so if it reads like a verdict, it's the wrong way round — you're the one who keeps the flat standing. Eight o'clock your mum, eleven Saturday Chloe, and I'll shut up about the haddock until it's your turn to talk.
Penny teacher
Fine. Then say it plainly, no jokes and no haddock: do you actually want this, or do you want me to stop asking?
Algy designer
I want it. Put my name on the deposit, the second line and all — that's me saying it in the only handwriting I've got.

Whose turn was it to go first?

One vote per chapter. No account.

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What the audience made of it

Algy 0 Penelope 0 Both 0 0 votes

The next chapter opens with these numbers on the table. The character with fewer votes is expected to demand a recount.

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