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The Rotating Mother-in-Law

A Funny Serial Story by  BG

The saga continues! Previously in:

Episode 1: When, Oh When, Will She Leave?

we discovered it is time for the annual 'rotation', the time of year when Jane's mother-in-law traditionally departs. But it appears Jane's sister-in-law is not eager for her turn as the next host!




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Episode 2:

Sister-in-Law from Hell!

"I thought Rupert had told his sister that Jane needed a month off between these rotations." Chrissy turned to Belle. "Didn't they agree last fall on the date that Nancy — or was it Lizzy? — is supposed to take her back?"

"It's Nancy, " Belle said. "Lizzy hasn't taken a turn with their mother in the last ten years. And yes, Rupert and Nancy had agreed on the date. Or at least, that's what Rupert told Jane."

"Unfortunately, old folks can become such a burden," Mrs. G said. "I pray to God everyday that I never become a burden for you two."

"You're looking in the wrong place, Mom. Right now, our problem is not the burden, it's Jane's sister-in-law!"

"And you're being unfair to Belle and me," Chrissy added. "We always share everything equally — good or bad."

"The problem is the burden," Mrs. G insisted. "I'm 79 years old and I know what that poor old lady must be going through. Who would want to be shuttled around from place to place twice a year? And God forbid, it would be three times a year, if you children were to succeed in your quest for equity and somehow managed to coerce Lizzy to participate in the rotations too."

Mrs. G got up again. "No, it's you two who are looking in the wrong place. And you're eating too much again!" She pulled away the pastry basket. "You're going to ruin your appetite. We're having roast duck à l'Orange for dinner." She shooed them into the family room adjacent to the breakfast area of the kitchen.

The family room faced the backyard like the kitchen, and the French windows that started in the breakfast area of the kitchen continued into the family room to form its entire South wall.

"So, anyway," Belle continued as she walked to her favorite chair facing the hill, "Rupert called Nancy last night to find out when she was coming and she hung up on him — hung up on him!"

"Poor Jane!" Chrissy said.

"Poor mother-in-law, whatever her name!" Mrs. G countered.

"Mom, we can't address the long-term problem now."

"You know, it's like Ground Hog Day!" Belle exclaimed. "Keeps happening the same way every year despite poor Jane's ineffectual efforts and protestations. First, Nancy stops calling her mother to avoid talking about when she's coming for her. In fact, you can always tell when Nancy's turn in the rotations is approaching, because she stops calling her mother. The calls go from twice a week to zero. Every year."

Belle got up to pace back and forth along the French doors.

"And her husband Dick," she continued, "now, Dick could very easily transport his mother-in-law himself and save Nancy the trouble. They live only three hours from here and he drives down every Friday to meet with a client, Optechnics, which is a few miles up Route 128. Has a small contract there — purely the courtesy of having gone to college with its president, I might add! But I'm sure Dick's just dreading the impending rotation and would do anything to skip their turn. After all, his own mother's in an assisted-living facility. Why should he have to put up with Nancy's?"

She crossed her arms on her chest and planted her feet. "Well, this year I'm determined to rescue Jane from being squeezed between rotations."

She sat down again and looked expectantly at her mother and sister. "So. I'm open to suggestions."

"Why doesn't Rupert — or Jane — drive her to Nancy's on the agreed upon date?" Mrs. G asked.

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"Well, Jane and Rupert worry that that would make her feel like she was being pushed out," Chrissy said. "It would make her feel more wanted if the one whose turn it is to have her comes to pick her up, see?"

"Well dear, then I recommend an honest and direct approach. Jane should simply —"

"Honest and direct are out of the question," Belle interrupted.

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Family fight humor!Episode 3: Deception, It's the Softer Side of Violence!
Episode 4: Secret Schemes!
Episode 5: Mrs. G Administers Punishment!
Episode 6: It's a Plan!

Family fight humor!
Episode 7: Just Desserts!

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Note for Dramatica aficionados: Check out The Rotating Mother-in-Law for any plot holes. Can you spot the contagonist? Hint: Who is tempted, but then is forced to re-evaluate? Follow the Dramatica Throughlines and Signposts as you read the story.

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