Something in advance

Realising that a bribe of an ice cream was inevitable, mother said “Oh alright then, when you get back.” Little Red Riding Hood wasn’t so stupid though as not to realise the potential for being cheated out of this treat, so she countered “Don’t be daft, Mum, how can it make the journey more tolerable if I only get it when I’m back? I want it NOW!”

Her mum sighed. She’d been outmanoeuvred by this little monster, so went to the freezer (nobody said this story took place in the olden days, did they?) to get Gertie an ice cream.