Algy & Penelope

Chapter 378 · Month 113 · Starting a Family

The Misunderstanding

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 — The childcare costs $1,240 a month and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — I didn’t mean to sound cold, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — I’ll look up tax breaks, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — I knew we’d get to this and I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — I noticed you went quiet and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — What did you read into my $1,240, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — I read into it that we’re pretending it’s not here, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — I’m not good at anything else, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

Whose turn was it to go first?

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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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