diff --git a/lib/model.js b/lib/model.js
index 4e1a3161..95112472 100644
--- a/lib/model.js
+++ b/lib/model.js
@@ -220,6 +220,7 @@ Model.prototype.tableReady = function() {
     if (!self._pendingPromises.length) {
       self.emit('ready');
     }
+    return null;
   });
 };