Reid accepted an invitation from his ex-wife’s family to a barbecue, bringing his new fiancée Elodie and some homemade dishes. He hoped it would be a peaceful, friendly gathering. Instead, when they arrived, his ex’s stepfather Dennis asked Elodie to clean up dog mess in the yard before joining the party—a humiliating demand meant as a test.

Feeling insulted and embarrassed, Reid and Elodie left quietly without confrontation. Later, Reid decided to turn the tables. He invited Dennis and Nadine over for dinner but asked them to…