After two years of divorce, Emma thought her life was drama-free—until her ex-husband Matt’s new wife, Stephanie, sent her a bill. Stephanie claimed that Emma was responsible for various expenses, like $300 for Matt’s eye appointment and $2,500 for a wardrobe overhaul. She even charged Emma for therapy and a new mattress, totaling over $5,000. Unfazed, Emma decided to have some fun and sent Stephanie a playful counter-invoice. In it, she listed costs for the years of unpaid household duties, emotional labor, and listening to Matt’s ridiculous business ideas. She even added a humorous line about Matt’s gaming-inspired mattress. Emma’s invoice totaled $30,000, payable by the next Friday.

Stephanie tried to justify her actions, but Matt eventually called Emma to apologize, admitting he had no idea his wife would act that way. Emma, undeterred, joked about the bill at a party, and the incident became the talk of their circle. Stephanie’s name is now forever linked to the infamous “bill,” and Emma regrets nothing. Her response to the absurd situation became legendary, showing that sometimes, humor is the best way to handle the unexpected.