Chapter 504 · Month 145 · Starting a Family

The Long Walk

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

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            Penny
            teacher
            23:29
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
The childcare estimate is $1,240 a month, and I’ve been meaning to say I’m not sure we can afford it.

            Algy
            designer
            23:29
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
I know, and I’ve been meaning to say I’m not sure we can afford not to.

            Penny
            teacher
            23:30
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
The leave form’s on the table, and I’ve been meaning to ask what you want the name to be.

            Algy
            designer
            23:31
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
I think we should put both names on it, and I’ve been meaning to say I’m not ready for this either.

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