A Couple Is Getting Ready To Go Out For The Evening...

They call a cab, and finish getting ready to go. They cover their pet parrot's cage with a blanket and put the cat out the backdoor. Their cab pulls up outside. They're walking out the door when the cat slips in the door from around the back of the house. The wife continues on to the cab while the husband runs into the house after the cat, as it can't be left alone in the house with the parrot.

The wife acknowledges the cab driver's inquiring look and, not wanting to reveal that the house would be empty for the evening, says "My husband just went back inside to say goodbye to my mother."

A few minutes later, the husband gets into the cab, looking frustrated. "Sorry I took so long," he explained, sighing, "That stupid bitch was hiding under the bed. I had to poke her ass with a coat hanger to get her to come out. She tried to take off, so I grabbed her by the neck. Then, I had to wrap her up in a blanket to keep her from scratching me. But it worked! I hauled her downstairs and threw her out into the backyard! She'd better not shit in the vegetable garden again!"