*ring, ring*
AD (groggily): “Huh, who, whazzis… um, hello?”
Ex Wife: “Hey, are the batteries charged on your cardiac monitors?”
AD (confused): “Uuuuhhh… yeah, I suppose I could find some hot batteries. Why?”
Ex Wife: “Husband In Law is getting dizzy when he stands up. I’d like to see what his rhythm his before I decide to schlep him over to the ER.”
AD: “Um, okay.”
Ex Wife: “We’re right around the corner.”
*five minutes later*
AD: “Sorry dude, I couldn’t resist.”
HIL: “Not funny.”
Ex Wife: “So it’s normal sinus rhythm?”
AD: “Other than being a little fast because he’s out of shape, yeah.”
HIL (to Ex Wife): “Told you it was nothing serious.”
AD: “My work here is done. I’m going back to bed.”
Interpretation of cardiac rhythm: No charge
The look on Husband In Law’s face when you mutter “Oh shit!” and scramble for the defibrillator paddles: PRICELESS