Of course Em knew. Sheesh. But she is blessed/cursed with Aunties who simply can’t NOT say the obvious. The point is that Mr. Gus will be a fully trained man. Now THAT is the gift. He is a lucky, lucky boy.
OR, perhaps for Gus’ husband, and Gus will be the wife?
You know, Em agonised for about an hour over that. But then said it that way to make the joke.
You’re an unbelievable future mother in-law!!
Of course Em knew. Sheesh. But she is blessed/cursed with Aunties who simply can’t NOT say the obvious.
The point is that Mr. Gus will be a fully trained man. Now THAT is the gift. He is a lucky, lucky boy.
Would the joke have worked if it was “To Gus’ Future Partner” … you’re welcome?
Hey you old battle axes…the war is over. You won.