Chapter 412 · Month 122 · Starting a Family

The Long Walk

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

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            Penny
            teacher
            22:08
          
The childcare quote’s on the bench, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

It’s $1,240 a month, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Algy
            designer
            22:09
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
That’s $1,240 a month for part-time help, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
I didn’t think about the groceries, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Penny
            teacher
            22:10
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
How much do you want to spend on the goat, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
We can’t keep avoiding the numbers, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

            Algy
            designer
            22:10
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
I’ll pay half the goat’s food, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
Let’s just tell my mum first, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

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