Chapter 213 · Month 72 · Starting a Family

The Bad Day

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

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

Algy designer
The deposit is due tomorrow — and I forgot to mention it again. I’m tired, but I’ll buy the pregnancy test with the groceries.
Penny teacher
The deposit is due tomorrow — and I’ve counted the jar twice. I’ll buy the test, but only if you buy the groceries.
Algy designer
The jar has $9.40 — and I was waiting for you to say something. I’ll buy the test, but only if you buy the groceries.
Penny teacher
The jar has $9.40 — and I’ve been saving for the test too. I’ll buy it, but only if you buy the groceries.

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.

The story fund →