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So, back when I was living in El Paso, Texas, my mother and I rented out a very small apartment, two room and one bath.

It worked out well since it was only her and I.

I think I was around eight years old, but my mom had to work graveyard at a truck stop.

She trusted me enough to let me stay home alone

and gave me the basic instructions, like do your dishes, and go to bed at a reasonable hour.

So one night, she kisses me on the forehead and leaves. I had been watching SpongeBob Square

Pants, and it was really, really late.

I think it was about 11 p.m. at that point.

At that point, I hadn't listened to my mom's instructions.

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