Morning Conflict

We went to Einstein Bagels this morning.  We like their bagels.  When we go out, we need a big table due to our brood.  As soon as we went in, I was on table patrol.  It was a full house.  I noticed movement to my. right.  It was a large family getting ready to leave.  I headed towards the table.  I was aiming for the seat. The grandmother and grandchild had to sit and take selfies.  I sent Michelle to the other side.  Just as she is about to sit down, an employee comes up and tells her the table is for another customer.  Three people.  I did not see a sign that said wait to be seated.  Evidently, the employee and the woman knew each other.  They are lucky we did not walk out.