Chapter 531 · Month 151 · Starting a Family

The Good News

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

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            Algy
            designer
            14:21
          
I’ve been meaning to say — the leave is $11.40 a day, and I spent the deposit jar on goat food again.  

I’ve been meaning to say — I’m the one who’s supposed to take it.

            Penny
            teacher
            14:22
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
The childcare bill is $1,240 a month. And I just saw the number on the table.

            Algy
            designer
            14:22
          
I’ve been meaning to say — the number on the table is $1,240. And I just saw it.  

I’ve been meaning to say — I’ll sort it. I swear.

            Penny
            teacher
            14:23
          
I’ve been meaning to say —  
That’s $1,240 a month, and I’m not ready for that either.

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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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