Chapter 445 · Month 130 · Starting a Family

The Bad Day

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

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            Algy
            designer
            14:21
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
The childcare estimate just arrived, and it’s $1,240 a month.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
I didn’t think we could afford to pretend anymore.

            Penny
            teacher
            14:21
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
That’s $1,240 more than our current budget.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
Let’s check the numbers again.

            Algy
            designer
            14:22
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
The goat costs $11.40 a week.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
I didn’t think we could afford to pretend anymore.

            Penny
            teacher
            14:22
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
The deposit jar only has $8.40.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
Let’s count the coffee beans instead.

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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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