So this afternoon is the third time I've seen the Ho.  She came in and made small talk to both DH and I while waiting for SS to get ready.  To hurry things along, I went upstairs and found some clothes for him as he's spending the night with Ho and "Friend".

FIL was already upstairs talking to SS in his room when Ho came to the door.  He didn't want to come down and hesitated for a good 10 minutes.  Meanwhile I gathered stuff for SS otherwise she'd be in my house twice as long.  No one wanted that.

She was all smiles and friendly, like a snake with a halo.  Gave us all side smooches and hugs before she left.  I think FIL turned visibly green and held back from spitting nails and acid.

When BM2 finally left with SS16, DH spilled the beans.  BM2 informed DH that she's no longer coming back as she's tired of relying on friends whilst here.  DH said well you can stay with your family.  She shrugged that off, looked at DH, and said "As SS is now old enough to travel alone, I won't be coming back to England.  There's nothing left for me here anymore."  DH replied "Well I guess there isn't then."

I know it's far from over as FIL hasn't died yet, which means DH doesn't have his inheritance yet.  She'll be back...even if it's just inappropriate texts and/or emails.  For now, though, holiday Ho will go go go.  Thus ending my Christmas HO-liday entertainment...