Chapter 81 · Month 39 · Starting a Family

The Bad Day

A 3am night that neither of them handles well

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            Algy
            designer
            08:36
          
It's 11:40 and I'm still in the kitchen because I can't find the form, the nice pen, or any convincing reason I've had two hours. If you're going to say something about me being tired, say it, but give me a number I can argue with.

            Penny
            teacher
            08:37
          
It's 3am. Form's in the drawer by the kettle, the good pen's in my coat, and the number to argue with is five hours' sleep before your mum rings. Sit down and I'll get them.

            Algy
            designer
            08:39
          
The day was worse than I said it was — I told Mum $1,840 and she went quiet for six seconds, which from her is a lecture. The form and the pen would genuinely help. Then sit with me, because 3am's not my best hour either.

            Penny
            teacher
            08:40
          
Then write me on the list too: tea, no talking before half seven, and one sentence about today before bed. Here's the form and the pen — start with your name, I'll do mine underneath.

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