An old man calls his son
A man residing in Scotland contacts his son in London on the eve of Christmas Eve, stating, “I regret to interrupt your day, but it is necessary to inform you that your mother and I are seeking a divorce; forty-five years of unhappiness has been sufficient.”
“Dad, what on earth are you saying?” the son exclaims in disbelief.
“We can no longer bear to be in each other’s company,” replies the father.
“We’re exhausted from each other, and I am tired of discussing this. You need to call your sister in Leeds and inform her.”
In a state of panic, the son reaches out to his sister, who reacts with outrage upon hearing the news.
“There’s no way they are getting divorced!” she yells. “I’ll handle this!”
She promptly contacts their father in Scotland and commands, “You are NOT going through with this divorce. Do not take any action until I arrive. I will call my brother back, and we will both be there tomorrow. Until then, refrain from doing anything, DO YOU UNDERSTAND?” She then hangs up.
The father disconnects the call and turns to his wife, saying, “All settled! They will be joining us for Christmas – and they will cover their own expenses.”
