the can of sardines

Thursday, we went to Benny to pick up some groceries.

I wanted a can of sardines so that I could make brandade for our Christmas pupu party.

At the checkout, the guy at the register scanned the can I had in my basket then went to the back of the store.

He said..."this can is expired"...

I was bummed because when I looked at their shelves they did not have any other cans of sardines...

Then he said, "do you need the can of sardines?"

I said, "yes that is why I was gonna buy a can"

He said..."if you want, I'll give you the can at no cost because it is expired, though I cannot guarantee the safety of the contents"

Thank you Santa!