Chapter 500 · Month 144 · Starting a Family

The Long Walk

Telling her parents, then his mother

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

Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — I’ve got the leave form signed, and I’ve been meaning to say I’ll tell my parents this weekend. I’ve been meaning to say — I bought the pregnancy test at the same shop as the goat food, and I’ve been meaning to say it’s not a good look.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — The park’s getting darker, and I’ve been meaning to say I don’t know how to start this. I’ve been meaning to say — I’ve got the test in my pocket, and I’ve been meaning to say I’m not ready for this conversation.
Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — The lease is signed, and I’ve been meaning to say I’ll tell my parents first. I’ve been meaning to say — You’re not ready, and I’ve been meaning to say I’m not either.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — The sandwich is still on the counter, and I’ve been meaning to say I’ll take it. I’ve been meaning to say — I’ve got the test in my pocket, and I’ve been meaning to say I’m not ready for this conversation.

Who is still not saying it plainly?

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