“Ryan promised to watch them. He’s gone, and my meeting’s in 40 minutes.”
I called Gerald.
“He’s got a lot on his plate. Maybe go back to work later. What’s the rush?”
I couldn’t postpone earning my own money because Ryan had other plans.
I called Dana.
“Could you move your appointment? I hate asking, but I need help.”
“Give me 10 minutes,” she said.
At work, I chose the three early shifts.
“What’s the rush?”
Afterward, Dana sat beside me while I called her neighbor about childcare.
Three mornings were available.
The cost for two babies took more of my wages than I’d hoped.
I wrote down what remained for transport, formula, and food.
There was nothing for a rental deposit.
I called her neighbor
“I can give you six weeks in the room,” Dana said. “We’ll share groceries while you’re here.”
