Son Shocked by His Mother’s Will – Orders Her to Leave Immediately

A son finds his mother’s will, and what he reads makes him tell her to pack her bags and leave his house immediately.

Gerald Nizbit stared at the screen, shocked by what he was reading. He quickly picked up the phone. “Helen,” he said sharply to his assistant, “Call my lawyer first, then Margaret Pratt, then my mother – in that order!”

Helen, who had worked as Gerald’s assistant for ten years, knew he wasn’t a patient man. Without wasting time, she began calling his lawyer. Meanwhile, Gerald stayed at his desk, staring at the screen and shaking his head. He couldn’t believe what he had just read. Oh, he was definitely going to get even with her for this!

Helen quickly managed to get Gerald’s lawyer on the phone. “Sam,” Gerald said firmly, “I just wanted to let you know that you made a mistake. You sent me my mother’s will for approval instead of sending it to her.”

On the other end, Sam apologized for the mix-up, but Gerald had already said what he needed to, so he ended the call quickly. He stared out of his office window at the snowy New York skyline, still in shock over the will. Then, the phone rang again.

This time, it was Margaret Pratt. Gerald quickly explained what he needed and said, “I want it done today, Miss Pratt.” He listened to her objections, then interrupted her. “If you can’t get it done, I’ll find someone else,” he added. She agreed, and they set a deadline for 5 p.m. Gerald then picked up the phone again. “Helen, get my mother on the line.”

Within moments, Helen had connected him to his mother, Edith. “Mother!” Gerald said, “I have two things to tell you. First, Sam Kelson sent me your will by mistake. Second, I need you to pack your bags and leave immediately.”

Edith, sitting in the lounge of Gerald’s house, was speechless. “Gerald… are you upset about the will? Please let me explain,” she said.

“I don’t need your explanation, Mother,” Gerald replied. “I need you packed and ready to go by 4 p.m.” Then, he hung up the phone. Edith sat in shock. She had hoped Gerald would understand her decision. He had always been the son who helped her the most, especially after her arthritis had worsened and she had moved in with him.

Edith went upstairs to pack her things, feeling heartbroken. She had left all her money to her two older children but thought Gerald would understand. She sat by her suitcase, tears blurring her vision. She had hurt her kindest son! She knew she had to explain herself.

She called Gerald’s housekeeper to help with the suitcase and waited downstairs. At 4 p.m., Gerald arrived. He gave her a quick kiss on the cheek, and Edith cried, “Please, Gerald, let me explain!”

“I don’t have time for explanations, Mother,” Gerald said, walking toward her. “Everything is arranged.” He picked up her suitcase and carried it to the car. Edith followed without saying a word.

They drove in silence, and Edith, feeling nervous, finally asked, “Where are we going, Gerald?”

Gerald turned on the radio and didn’t answer. Edith looked around. She didn’t recognize this area of the city.

“Gerald, about the will…” Edith began.

“Oh, the will!” Gerald interrupted, glancing at her with a frown. “The will where you left the house and $120,000 to Amy and Oliver, and I get the old cabin by the lake, grandpa’s war photos, and dad’s watch?”

“Yes,” Edith whispered. “You see…” But before she could finish, Gerald stopped the car. They had arrived at a small private airport where a sleek jet was waiting.

Gerald turned to Edith, his eyes filled with emotion. “Mom, I understand about the house and the money. Amy and Oliver need it more than I do, and I have more than enough money. But what you’re leaving me—those memories—are priceless. They show me how well you know me.”

“But Gerald…” Edith gasped. “I thought you were kicking me out!”

Gerald smiled. “No such thing! I’m taking you to Tahiti for two weeks. It’ll be good for your arthritis, and I could use some time with my mom!”

Edith, tearfully, hugged her youngest son, her favorite. He had truly understood. She knew Gerald would cherish the keepsakes from her father and husband and pass them down with love.

The two of them enjoyed a wonderful time in Tahiti. Gerald got a tan and even met a lovely woman from New York, which made Edith think that perhaps grandchildren were closer than she thought!