Kim’s 29th birthday was supposed to be perfect—intimate gathering, her favorite food, and a succulent-themed cake. Her husband, Tom, handled everything… except he let his meddling mother, Linda, take care of the cake. Big mistake. When it was time for dessert, Linda strutted out with a cake that read:
“One Year Before You’re Expired.” The room froze. Kim was humiliated. Tom was speechless. And Linda? Smug as ever, calling it a “joke.”

Then Rob, Kim’s charming coworker—and Linda’s birthday crush—delivered a savage blow. He called out her ageism, hinted at dating younger women himself, and walked out, leaving Linda red-faced and speechless. Tom finally stood up to his mom, apologizing to Kim and promising she’d never come between them again. The cake may have been bitter, but karma? Sweet.