Chapter 312 · Month 97 · Starting a Family

The Long Walk

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

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

Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — Childcare’s $1,240 a month. And I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — Let’s tell my mother first. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — That’s more than the rent. And I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — I know. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — Do you want the job? And I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — The test was $8.99. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — The childcare is $1,240. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.

Who should have said the harder thing?

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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