Chapter 240 · Month 79 · 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 lease is signed, but the form still needs both names — and I’ve been meaning to say. I noticed you went quiet when I mentioned my dad.
Algy designer
The lease is signed, but the form still needs both names — and I’ve been meaning to say. I didn’t go quiet. I just forgot how loud silence could be.
Penny teacher
The deposit jar has $10.00 — and I’ve been meaning to say. Do you want my name on the lease, or do you want someone else’s?
Algy designer
The deposit jar has $10.00 — and I’ve been meaning to say. I want your name on everything, even when I’m too scared to say it aloud.

What should have happened next?

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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