Fiction in 50: After Dinner

Bruce has challenged us to craft a story using fewer than 51 words on the following topic:

Title: Small Details
Word Count: 50

Sarah stared at the spot where her dessert plate had been moments ago. Her mother was in the kitchen loading the dishwasher.

Bob cleared his throat and glanced across the table at Sarah and her father.

His future Mother-in-law returned and sat down.

“Soooo, we need to have a talk…”