Chapter 390 · Month 116 · Starting a Family

The Misunderstanding

The first real conversation about children

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            Penny
            teacher
            11:43
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
That’s not the baby’s name, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
You’re thinking of the goat, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Algy
            designer
            11:44
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
The test was bought with goat food money, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
I’m sorry for the wrong thing first, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Penny
            teacher
            11:45
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
You went quiet when I mentioned the nursery, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
You assumed I’d say no, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Algy
            designer
            11:46
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
I’m scared of the wrong thing again, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
I’ll stop assuming you’re not ready, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

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