We planned a quiet anniversary trip, leaving my dad in the care of my in-laws, Bob and Janet. They promised to help but instead treated my dad like a burden, criticizing his home and hinting he should move to a nursing facility.
Dad stayed calm and played along, even agreeing to “move out.” Excited, Bob and Janet packed his things — and their own — while dreaming of taking over his house.
Two days later, movers arrived — for Bob and Janet. Dad revealed it was a setup, exposing their greed. Humiliated, they stormed out.
Later, John confronted his parents, demanding an apology. They eventually gave one, stiff and hollow.
The moving truck? Just a prank. Dad now lives happily in a cozy condo, free from their meddling.