So, you know how life has a weird way of making you deal with the things you avoid? Like that awkward situation where you’re newly married but still living in your dad's basement? Yeah, not exactly a Hollywood fairytale.

Enter Aaron Andrews, who’s been chilling in his father’s basement with his wife since they tied the knot back in April. But then, something amazing happened. No, Aaron didn’t miraculously get his life together—his dad did. The man went and bought a Cash4Life lottery ticket and hit a $1 million prize.

And what did dear old Dad do? He handed that golden ticket straight to his son as a wedding gift. Not because he's a saint, mind you, but because he wanted his basement back. Yep, turns out winning the lottery is a pretty solid strategy for evicting your grown kid.

Dad’s gift came with one simple option: Take $1,000 a week for life or grab $1 million in cash upfront. Aaron didn’t hesitate. He took the $1 million and bolted for the nearest real estate agent.

In his own words: “I have a great father who has done nothing but look out for me!” Translation: “Thanks, Dad, for getting me out of your basement and into a house of my own."

And Dad? He’s over the moon. “Best way to get him out of my basement,” he said, probably while packing up his son’s old gaming console.

So yeah, lesson learned. If you want your grown kid to finally move out, maybe buy a lottery ticket. You just might hit the jackpot—and your basement freedom.