RESTON, VA—In an unexpected turn of events, Aunt Trisha
announced Thursday that her son Mark is actually coming to Thanksgiving
dinner after all, confirming that the 29-year-old can definitely make it
now. “I guess he doesn’t have to take that holiday shift,” said Aunt
Trisha shortly after receiving a brief telephone call from Mark. “I just
checked and he’ll probably get here right about when we start. So we
can set an extra plate. It’s a shame Todd can’t make it, too.” At press
time, sources were unable to corroborate reports that cousin Mark was
bringing his girlfriend, Stephanie, but had confirmed numerous rumors
that he was stopping at the liquor store on his way over.
