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Anyway, I did take his threat seriously, and I backed off. I continued my studies, hooked up with a couple girls, and started making more connections.

My studies had gotten to a point where, after only three years of work, one of my advisors was considering passing me early so I could get more experience. It was quite exciting!

Unfortunately, me being the cocky asshole that I am, I bragged about it on Facebook. I got a lot of congratulations and support from my friends and family…

… and had forgotten that I still had Brittany and Austin as friends.

Brittany saw my post and, still being mad at me for what I did, told her big, scary older brother about it and wanted to do what they could to make sure that that wouldn't happen.

Austin basically went on a crusade gathering dirt on me, essentially holding my future hostage.