Phone call

Dad: Hello?
A.: Where are you guys?
Dad: [Sigh] Shopping. Mom decided we needed to go shopping. She just picked up some piece of crap and said, "look, this is $5!"
A.: [Laughs.]
Dad: Here, talk to her.
A.: Hello?
Mom: So, when are you coming to visit?
A.: In late December. We talked about this.
Mom: Well, good. I'm very much looking forward to your visit, and so is Maria.
A.: Did you tell her I was spoken for?
Mom: Yeah. So?
A.: So?
Mom: You never know. Besides, nothing wrong with a little competition. Oooh, those shoes are great!
A.: [Sigh.]