Frantic and embarrassed, Tom refused to pay for the damage. Wendy escalated further by returning the gnomes in compromising positions right before Tom’s big dinner party, causing neighborhood gossip and Tom’s deep frustration.
The final straw was a delivery of manure to Tom’s yard, leading him to finally offer to pay for Wendy’s lawn repair.
Wendy then hosted a barbecue party, where Tom, now humbled, served as the grill master while the neighborhood enjoyed photos of the gnome escapades.