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By Beau Balswick BRONZE
Hilmar, California
Nervousness settling in. My hands are shaking. I get called to the grey desk. I’m told to wait in the car. The person before me walks by. Disappointment across their face like...
Hilmar, California
Nervousness settling in. My hands are shaking. I get called to the grey desk. I’m told to wait in the car. The person before me walks by. Disappointment across their face like...