A smooth sailing catch up at the in-laws’ place was soon tipped on its head when eyes were suddenly drawn to the single uneaten chip in the middle of the dining table.
Michael (28) and fiancee Liz (25) were invited over to her parents’ place for the token quarterly dinner when Liz’s dad and Michael locked eyes at the scrumptious-looking last hot chip in the bowl.
As Ken (56) extended his fork to collect the prized gem, Liz’s mum quickly slapped his wrist in what was a typically strong defensive move from the host.
“Bloody hell Kenny!” Sharon said rolling her eyes. “Have you asked anyone else if they’d like the last one?”
“Michael allow me to apologise for my husband’s rude, rude behaviour.”
Michael, slightly rocked by the situation, felt very vulnerable when Ken then offered his son-in-law the last chip.
“Go for it buddy — it’s got your name written all over it,” the father-in-law said easing back into his chair visibly disappointed.
Michael informed the in-laws that he was “absolutely stuffed” from what was a “beautiful dinner”.
As the couple continued to insist on their son-in-law having the last chip, Michael reluctantly swooped in.
As the chip was about to touch his fork, Liz’s dad couldn’t resist posing the question.
“Actually — do you mind if we go halves?” he asked.
Liz, who had been rolling her eyes throughout the entire conversation now had her head in her hands.
“You beauty cheers mate — yeah you take the bigger half.”
It was only two minutes later that Michael and Liz, in a deep sense of discomfort, insisted the they better make their way home.
“Anyway, thanks Sharon for the wonderful spread,” Michael said.
“But we better get going … I mean I think we forgot to feed the dogs so they’re probably starving! [nervous laughs].”
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