"See? They can judge my sense of humour all they like but their son loves me just the way I am."

It comes out as a joke—one with perfect execution, even, if she does say so herself—just like everything before it, but honestly it turns into a bomb on her own position pretty much instantly. She keeps it all off her face but christ if it isn't just a little too close for comfort to conversations from years ago.

So, she doesn't let it sit long before charging ahead: "I'd at least try not to start too much drama, but you are under no such obligations if you ever find yourself in charge of my funeral arrangements. The more drama the better. Keep everyone entertained between the bursts of unconsolable crying."