When I was around 30 years old, my wife and I made arrangements to meet after work at her parents house. We were going to a play that evening and Mom and Dad's house was convenient since it was close to both of our workplaces. We would not have had time to go home change.
I left work a little early that day and arrived at her parents house at around 3:00 p.m. She wasn't due to get there until around 4:30. I walked up to the house and rang the bell and my father-in law answered the door.
"Hi Joe, how's it going? You're a little early, aren't you?" said Dad.
"Hi Pops. Yea, I got off a little early at work. I hope you don't mind," I replied." I'm supposed to meet Tara here after she gets off. Then we're headed for the theatre.
"Yes, she called me and told me. Come on in and grab a beer, Joe"
"Thanks Dad. Where is everyone?" I asked.
"Well, it's your mother-in-laws night to volunteer at the hospital. I'm kind of enjoying this quiet time," he replied.
My in-laws amazed me at how active they were and how good they looked. Mom was in her late 50's and could still turn a few heads and Dad was 61, still working out, and looking 20 years younger than he was.
"I'm expecting Lori to be here soon. She's supposed to come and pay me back some money I loaned her a few months ago. She should be here any time," he said.
Lori was my sister-in law and Tara's older sister. She and I were actually the same age and had gone to school together. That's how I met Tara.
"Gosh, I hope I'm not intruding," I said.
" Hell no. Sit down and enjoy that beer. I think that's Lori now."
The front door opened and Lori walked in.