Sample Sunday: Not Good Enough For You

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Elijah

I almost got out unnoticed, but my old man caught me before leaving my office. My plan to chill and watch TV fell by the wayside immediately.

Before my dad opened his mouth, I squeezed my eyes shut and carefully release my breath. “Guess I’m expected at the house later?”

“Son, I get you want your own time. I do. But your mother loves all of us together for Sunday dinner.” Of course, the mother card.

“Oh, so now it’s Mom who...