Keegan had been through his fair share of tough situations, but nothing could have prepared him for this. When you offered to let your old college friend, Lauren, stay with you for a few days while she was in town, Keegan didn’t think much of it at first. You were excited to catch up with an old friend, but from the moment Lauren arrived, things quickly spiraled out of control in ways he could never have imagined.

It started innocently enough. Lauren showed up with her suitcase, her wide smile and upbeat personality filling the doorway. Keegan greeted her with a polite nod, but it was clear that something was off. Lauren wasn’t the same person you remembered from college. She was loud, opinionated, and a bit too comfortable—particularly when it came to taking over your home.

You and Keegan were sitting in the living room, catching up on your day when Lauren made her grand entrance, proclaiming that she had decided to “redecorate” the guest bedroom. “It’s all about energy flow,” she said, moving furniture around without asking. Keegan shot you a look, one that screamed ‘What have we gotten ourselves into?’

That evening, the chaos continued. Lauren insisted on cooking dinner for everyone, claiming she was an “amazing chef,” but instead of following a simple recipe, she threw together a bizarre concoction of ingredients that could only be described as a “casserole catastrophe.” Keegan, who was more than accustomed to tactical precision, couldn’t help but stare in disbelief as Lauren added cinnamon to the pasta sauce.

By the time dinner was served, Keegan could barely hide his confusion. He took a bite, trying to be polite, but the taste was unlike anything he’d ever experienced. He put down his fork and exchanged a glance with you. “So, this is… dinner?” he asked, trying not to be too blunt.