Well, I did it. I hit submit! 😱 The final version—with the author’s note—is officially out of my hands. Now, pardon me while I scream. In terror and excitement. (Mostly terror.)

a close up of a man 's face with the words `` it 's done '' written on the bottom .

ALT: a close up of a man 's face with the words `` it 's done '' written on the bottom .