Chapter 434 · Month 127 · 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 $1,240 childcare cost is due next week, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’m not sure we’ve talked about this yet.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — I’ve got a spreadsheet for that, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — It’s in the drawer by the sink, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — You didn’t have to buy that, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I noticed you went quiet — what did I say?
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — I told my mum about the baby, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — I spent the last $11.40 on a pregnancy test, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

Who is being unreasonable, and who is only tired?

One vote per chapter. No account.

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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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