Eddie in Dallas calls his son in New York just before Thanksgiving and tells him, “I’m sorry to tell you but your mother and I are getting a divorce. I just cannot tolerate any more of her constant complaining. We can’t stand the sight of each other any more. I’m telling you first, Jerry, because you’re the oldest. Please tell your sister.”
When Jerry calls his sister Julie in Miami, she says: “No way are they getting divorced. I’ll go there for Thanksgiving and talk them out of it.”
Julie phones here father and tells him: “You must not get divorced. Promise me you won’t do anything until I get over there. I’m calling Jerry and we’ll both be there with you tomorrow. Until then, don’t take any action. Please listen to me.” Then she hangs up.
The father puts down the phone, turns to his wife Frances and says, “Good news! Jerry and Julie are coming for Thanksgiving, and they’re both paying their own way.”