Chapter 440 · Month 129 · Starting a Family

The Long Walk

The first morning with no plan and nothing to organise

Oldest line first — the newest line is at the bottom.

Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — I found your mum’s voice note on the fridge, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — Did you buy the test at the same shop as the loaf of bread, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — Yes, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — I didn’t think she’d notice it was there, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — The deposit jar is still empty, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — Did you ever intend to tell me what you want, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — I want to take the leave, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — I just didn’t know how to say it without sounding like I was asking.

What should have happened next?

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What the audience made of it

Algy 0 Penelope 0 Both 0 0 votes

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