Chapter 345 · Month 105 · Starting a Family

The Bad Day

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

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            Algy
            designer
            17:20
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
I’m tired and my feet hurt and I forgot to pay the water bill. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Penny
            teacher
            17:21
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
The childcare cost is $1,240 a month. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
We’ll figure it out. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Algy
            designer
            17:22
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
It’s $1,240 and I didn’t even know. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
I’m sorry. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Penny
            teacher
            17:23
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
I know. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
I want to keep the goat. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.

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