On My 18th Birthday, My Parents Gave Me an Ultimatum That Changed My Life Forever

at the pizza place said they might have something in two weeks, and the drugstore said to check back after—”

“Excuses.” He stood up, and the bottle wobbled dangerously on the armrest. “That’s all you’ve got. Excuses and laziness.”

“I’m not lazy!” The words burst out before I could stop them. “I walked miles today. I filled out applications until my hand continue reading …