Chapter 90 · Month 41 · Starting a Family

The Misunderstanding

The question of who takes the leave

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Penny teacher
The leave form's on the table with a pen on top, and I've already left the start date blank because that bit's yours. I'll hand it in with you Monday if you want me there.
Algy designer
Wait — I read "the leave" and assumed you meant me taking September, but that's not what you're asking, is it? Tell me what you meant before I sign anything, because I'd rather look stupid now than in September.
Penny teacher
What did you read into it, exactly? Sorry — I'm doing the answering-a-question-with-a-question thing, which is your move and now mine, apparently.
Algy designer
I read it as you deciding I'm the one who stays home, and I heard a version where it's because my work's the disposable one. Ten minutes, you said — so there it is, at five past.

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