Hopefully, one day, you will both fall in love with someone as deeply as I did with your mother. Then you will understand.
June
I shall not be betrothed to anyone.
Mom
Good girl, JJ. Women do not need men.
Me
Only when you need jars opened or something from the very top shelf in the superstore.
I send another text with the eye-roll emoji.
Dad
Son, do not provoke your mother. It is unwise.
Mom
Will, listen to your father. June, what time is your interview on Monday?
Me
Wait. Interview? What interview?
June
It isn’t at any time. I decided not to go for the job and started a freelance blog.
Mom
We can discuss this later when I get home.
June
You won’t change my mind. So many are saying it’s the best way to get into sports journalism these days—build a social platform.
Dad
I hate to say it, but your name will give you a head start.
Me
Did I pass out and miss a few chapters? What are you all talking about?
June
I’ve decided I want to be a sports journalist.
Me
Covering which sports?
June
All, but mainly hockey.
