At dad birthday, sister said, “We didn’t set extra seats for your annoying kids.” My dad added, “Maybe head out.” I didn’t argue and we left. 50 minutes later, my phone lit up. Why is the account frozen? The bill’s $1,900. I typed back, “Seems you’ll need a backup plan.” Then turned my phone off. My dad’s 60th birthday dinner was supposed to be perfect.
It was supposed to be a simple birthday dinner, a small celebration for my dad’s 60th. I’d been planning it…