Thirty. Nine.
That is a bus route. That is a shoe size in Europe. That is too many little chapters about two adults with jobs behaving like this.
Thank you for reading, and also: what are we doing? But, genuinely. Thank you.
Nothing dramatic happens
Jack gives a reasonable answer about stairs.
Penelope discovers that reasonableness can be obscene.
This one felt a little more private than usual to post, which is obviously an excellent reason to put it on the internet.
A viewing is requested.
Expectations are lowered preemptively.
Penelope discovers several new things about herself in real time.
Jack is, unfortunately, paying attention.
A future hypothetical becomes unnecessarily detailed.
Terms are established.
Dinner becomes briefly procedural.
Supporting evidence is introduced.
Penelope stages a tribunal.
