A Disappointing Dinner Last Night

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I mentioned that my mother-in-law (MIL) and brother-in-law (BIL) are coming up here yesterday to visit and to gamble. They were able to get here around 1pm, with my husband since he went back to our former home state for some house matters, and they just met there. They just followed him in their own car on the way to our new house. Prior to this, my husband called me to just give me a head's up that they're on their way. I asked if I need to cook more pasta for his mom and brother. I heard him ask his brother, and I heard his brother say no, and that they will just grab some McDonald's or something to eat during the drive. So I made aglio e olio pasta with baked salmon that's good for 3 people, all from scratch, like I actually made the pasta and I did not use any store sauces or oils. Of course, salmon is from the grocery. My husband said he'll just eat here. So around 1pm, they all arrived. I waited for my husband so we can have lunch together. I helped him put away some of the stuff he collected from our old house, went to our bedroom to change, and next thing I know all 3 of them are eating my pasta. I looked into the pot, and it's all gone. I pulled my husband aside and asked him what happened to his mom and brother's McDonald's meal?? And he said that they got some, but when he's getting some food, his brother asked for some so he can't say no. I'm already irritated by this. When we got to the casino, I saw a bakery and I bought a chocolate croissant. I told my husband that it's already 4pm and I haven't eaten anything yet, not even breakfast. I saw the look that he's sorry, but nothing we can do about it now. Anyway, after we had enough of the gambling, we went to eat at one of the restaurants in the area. We told the server to split the check, but she did not. Since they are packed and she's very busy, my husband told his brother that he will just get it and he can pay him once we're out of there. His brother agreed. But he does not have enough cash and he does not want to use his debit card. So my husband told him that he can just leave the tip for our server and they'll just call it even. I kid you not, he left $5.00! That is not even 5% of our meal (side note: BIL is not in debt, has a good job, owns his own house, no wife, no kids). My husband and I exchanged a look, and I said, I'll fix it. So I added $20 on the table. As we were heading out, I noticed that his brother is not beside us. I looked back and saw him pocketing the $20 that I left! I nudged to show my husband what he's doing and told him that if he's not going to do something about it, I will, and he will not like it. He said he'll take care of it. Their mom and I waited for them outside for a couple of minutes then they got out, with my BIL's face so red. I looked at the husband and he gave me a thumb's up. Mission accomplished. There are more things that my BIL and MIL did at home that pissed me off. But at least they have left this morning.