I blinked. I laughed. Then I saw red.
Lila came through the door moments later, casual as ever.
“Thanks for helping out,” she said without looking up from her phone.
🧾 Invoice of the Century
I sat at my laptop and poured out every ounce of parenting, care, and elbow grease I’d ever given—with flair.
Grandmother Services, Est. 1993
Raising One Fine Husband for You Since Day One
| Service | Rate & Total |
|---|---|
| Meals fed to Lucas | 19,710 @ $5 = $98,550 |
| Laundry over 18 years | $14,040 |
| Medical copays | $3,600 |
| Transportation | $5,220 |
| Breakup counseling | $1,125 |
| Tutoring and life coaching | $15,000 |
| Emotional support (daily care) | $65,700 |
| Subtotal | $203,235 |
| Family Discount | –$203,195 |
| Amount Due | $40 |
At the bottom, I wrote:
“Please deduct your original invoice from this amount. Thanks for understanding!!”
I printed it on linen paper and sealed it in a gold-trimmed envelope with the drama it deserved.
The next morning, I dropped it in her mailbox.