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Brand New Saturn

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I was 15 years old when father purchased a Saturn.  The Saturn was so beloved that my father would wash and waxed it at every opportunity.  One day I needed to get the mower, which was parked in front of the Saturn, in order to fulfill my weekly yard duties.  I grabbed the keys and began backing out the Saturn and quickly noticed that for some reason I was stuck.  I put the car in drive and then heard the noise that is far worse than nails on a chalkboard.  Yes, I had wedged my father's new car against the brick at the entrance of the garage.  Immediately, fear seized my heart as well as guilt and dread.  I carefully parked the car and got out to observe the damage.  I quickly noticed chalky white streaks on the shiny red paint.  I wiped at the quarter panel with my hand and fully realized that the finely waxed car was no longer smooth.  I ran to the cabinet in the garage and grabbed the one thing that I thought would...