Letters to the Editor
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tell them to leave
I don't know what kind of mother Carey had, but mine certinally wasn't the manipulative creep he describes...
I think whats important here is that you talk to them bluntly and honestly. You aren't obligated to be nice, nor should you be feeling guilty about your annoyance. The girl is sick. If she is so sick that her mother must attend her, then entering into a roomate situation was inappropriate. She should have sought alternative arrangements, rather than assume you would be fine with an extra, significantly OLDER roomate whom you had never met.
You should tell them point blank that while you are sympathetic that the girl is so ill her mother must stay with her, you feel that it is inappropriate for them to both stay at the house. Ask by what date the mother is planning on leaving, pressure her for a SPECIFIC date, and then hold them to it. If the date is unreasonable, tell them that you will not mind if they have to make alternative arrangements, and that you will be happy to refund her bond.
They are taking advantage of you whether they are aware of it or not. Make it clear that you feel the situation is unacceptable, and make them give you a concrete timeframe for the mother's departure. Mention to them that when you, and your other roomate's parents visist they have ALWAYS stayed at a hotel, and as such, you are uncomforatble with the mother staying there. Don't feel bad about it though. They may think you are a jerk, and incredibly rude. The truth is, however, that THEY are incredibly rude for simply assuming that this situation would be other than in imposition upon you. The roomates illness is not your problem. If it is so grave that she needs 24/7 assistance, then she should not be living with you. Don't let them make you feel bad.