Chapter 198 · Month 68 · Starting a Family

The Misunderstanding

A 3am night that neither of them handles well

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

Penny teacher
The deposit jar is on the counter — and I’ve got a pregnancy test in my hand. I didn’t mean to wake you — and I’m still trying to figure out what I’m doing.
Algy designer
I didn’t mean anything else — and I’m still trying to get my head around the test. I’ll tell my mum tomorrow, but I need a do-over on the coffee.
Penny teacher
I notice you've gone quiet — and I'm wondering what you read into it. I didn't mean to wake you — and I'm still trying to figure out what I'm doing.
Algy designer
I didn’t mean anything else — and I’m just trying to get my head around the test. I’ll tell my mum tomorrow, but I need a do-over on the coffee.

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