Chapter 331 · Month 101 · Starting a Family

The Good News

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

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            Algy
            designer
            10:44
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
$1,240 a month for childcare. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
I didn’t know it was that much. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Penny
            teacher
            10:44
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
That’s what the receipt said. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
Did you read it as a question? And I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Algy
            designer
            10:45
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
I read it as a statement. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
I’ll make dinner. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Penny
            teacher
            10:46
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
The receipt says $1,240. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
That’s the cost of childcare. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.

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What the audience made of it

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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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