Re: A Teapot of Memories
Shortly after arriving home from Australia, my wife, my daughter and I took my Mother shopping at Morrisons. After shopping, we went into the restaurant. Mum and I went to the self-serve, with me in front to pay for the grub.
As we shunted along the counter, I saw my Mum take a teabag out of one empty pot on the shelf, and put it into her own pot which she had on her tray. (She liked her tea very strong. One tea bag wasn't enough for her.) I couldn't believe my eyes! "My Mother" I thought, "is a shoplifter?!".
I felt so embarrassed. I quickly paid for the grub and made a hasty exit over to the table where my wife and daughter were sitting, leaving my Mum alone at the counter.
A couple of minutes later I heard this big commotion at the counter: "I SAW YOU!" screamed the checkout girl. "NO I DID NOT!" shouted my Mother at the checkout girl.
Sorry, but I did not go back to the counter to rescue my Mother. In fact, I was so embarrassed that I called the police and had her arrested!