Wildfire Avenged

After completing my bachelor's degree in disaster management, I knew everything was about to change. No longer was I going to be a waitress at the yacht club. I was going to be rich, independent, and successful. My mediocre life was about to end.
Driving to my parents' house, I recited a short speech I had prepared to thank them for their support. I've seen that expression in their eyes before. They were glowing with pride.
Sitting at the table, I watched as my dad opened the bottle of champ...