A day before Christmas Eve, a man in Scotland calls his son in London. “I hate to ruin your day,” he says, “but your mother and I are divorcing after 45 years. We’ve had enough.”
The son is shocked. “What are you talking about, Dad?”
“We can’t stand each other anymore,” the father replies. “I’m done discussing this, so call your sister in Leeds and let her know.”
Panicked, the son calls his sister, who reacts furiously. “There’s no way they’re divorcing!” she exclaims. “I’ll handle this!”
She calls her father immediately. “You are NOT getting divorced! Don’t do anything until we get there. My brother and I will be there tomorrow. Do you hear me?” She hangs up.
The old man puts down the phone, smiles at his wife, and says, “Sorted! They’re coming for Christmas—and they’re paying their own way.”
