Our Dog Wouldn’t Stop Barking at the Thanksgiving Turkey — When I Finally Checked It, I Called the Police

Thanksgiving took a wild turn when our dog, Max, wouldn’t stop barking at the turkey my husband, Kyle, had just brought home. I assumed he wanted a taste—until I unwrapped it and discovered something shocking.

I’m Athena, but most call me Ace. Last Thanksgiving, I became the accidental main character in a crime-thriller-worthy fiasco.

The morning was chaotic as Kyle went to pick up our pre-ordered turkey. “Be back soon!” he called, but an hour passed before he returned, looking frazzled. “Took longer than expected. Had to help Mom,” he said, then rushed back out when she called again.

Meanwhile, Max went nuts over the turkey, barking nonstop. After 20 minutes, I gave in and unwrapped it. Inside, instead of stuffing, I found a plastic bag—full of cash. Thousands of dollars.

Panicked, I called the police. Just as officers arrived, Kyle walked in with his mom and froze. After some grilling, he confessed: “It’s my money. I cashed out my savings to surprise you with a Hawaii trip. I panicked and hid it in the turkey so you wouldn’t find it early.”

His mom, Ruth, was baffled. The police, amused, left after verifying his story. I, however, was mortified. “Kyle! Wha