Jonathan's throat tightened around any words he tried to form. “I- I, you, it's, ah." he stammered, unable to respond to what Alphonse had said.
For his part, Alphonse was looking between Jonathan and the check, looking aghast himself.
“Fifty thousand dollars, Jonathan? Fifty thousand five hundred and twenty dollars," he repeated for emphasis.
Jonathan swallowed. “I-I know you're upset, but if you want I can still-“ he started, but stopped himself.
Still what? It was too late to cancel it, and if he had cost Alphonse overdraft fees, he couldn't imagine how much those would be on top of the amount he had drawn.
“It is an interestingly specific amount, is it not? But, more pressing for me… why wasn't it more?" Alphonse asked.
Jonathan stood there in shock. “M-more?"
“Yes, more. I wa
