Your Party

When B calls the day of my mom’s birthday, and tells her the party’s at 5:30. What she’s really saying is this:

"I lied, the party’s at six, but you guys always show up a half hour late. Aunt Ali’s leaving early, so we’re eating dinner right away. And even though it’s your birthday, get ready to give her a back massage (she’s been up since four). Also Aunt Karen’s been worked up about political conspiracy theories again lately, so watch out for a fight. And the cake fell into the sink. Anyway, Happy Birthday - see you soon!"