Chapter 524 · Month 150 · Starting a Family

The Long Walk

A 3am night that neither of them handles well

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

      
            Penny
            teacher
            10:37
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
The pregnancy test is in the trash, and I’ve been meaning to say I’m not ready for that either.

            Algy
            designer
            10:38
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
I bought tampons and goat food at the same shop, and I’m not ready for that either.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
I’ll take the leave, and I’m not ready for that either.

            Penny
            teacher
            10:38
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
The deposit jar has $8.40, and I’m not ready for that either.  

I’ve been meaning to say —  
What do you want, and I’m not ready for that either.

            Algy
            designer
            10:40
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
I want to be the one who says it first, and I’m not ready for that either.  

I want to be the one who doesn’t run, and I’m not ready for that either.

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