Brooke Shields revealed an unforgettable moment she experienced with former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush, and let's just say, the story deserves its own sitcom episode. Shields shared the tale during Thursday’s episode of "Today with Jenna and Friends," co-hosted by the Bushes' granddaughter, Jenna Bush Hager.

About 15 years ago, Shields was invited to stay at the Bush family’s Kennebunkport, Maine, home, a gesture stemming from a friendship that bloomed back in the '80s. Shields recounted the invitation, saying the former president called her directly and, in true Papa Bush fashion, firmly requested her presence: "Excuse me, young lady, I hear you’re in the area. If you do not come to Kennebunkport, you are in trouble, young lady."

Taking her daughters, Rowan and Grier, Shields headed to the iconic Walker’s Point compound. Things were going swimmingly—until Shields noticed the living room flooding from ocean water after putting her kids to bed. Cue panic mode.

With no one else in sight, Shields decided the only option was to alert the Bushes themselves, which meant barging into their bedroom. She described entering the room "with the fear of God" and found the couple in their element: enjoying TV dinners in their La-Z-Boys, engrossed in an episode of "Law & Order: SVU." Shields joked that Barbara was in her dressing gown, prompting her to shield her own eyes while delivering the news.

Barbara's reaction? Pure calm. Instead of worrying about the potential flood, she invited Shields to sit between them and finish the TV episode. In a hilarious twist, George even asked her who she thought committed the crime in the show. Imagine being pulled into a Bush family debate over fictional detectives—surely a bucket list moment.

Shields eventually relaxed, sharing that the evening turned into a memory she cherishes deeply. "I was like, ‘This is a moment of my life that was so special,'" she said, reflecting on how the Bushes made her feel like family.

Jenna Bush Hager, clearly touched, thanked Shields for sharing the story. The Bushes, who passed away just months apart in 2018, left Shields with a unique bond she’ll never forget. She added that George H.W. Bush often gave her advice on relationships, filling a much-needed grandfather role in her life.

It’s not every day you hear a story that combines a flood scare, a dressing gown, and TV dinners with one of America’s most iconic couples. Brooke Shields somehow managed to turn a moment of chaos into a heartwarming tale—and honestly, we’re all better for it.

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Brooke Shields Walks in on George H.W. and Barbara Bush Amid Flood Scare