How to Tell a Family Last Spot Taken?

[ebhappydc]

I had a wonderful family come Friday nite for interview...said they really liked everything and they had to check on Monday with their employer if they could get flex time to pick up their child by the end of my daycare day. They did not think it would be a problem, but had to confirm first. So, that's fine, but i'm having an interview with someone else tonight. I know whoever gives the deposit first gets the spot and i prefer teachers which is my tonight's interview, but then what words do i use to tell the first family from Friday that the spot is gone? I know you snooze you lose, but they didn't really snooze...was the weekend in between. I think they're going to be very upset with me.... too bad so sad i know but these are realllly nice people.... thanks bunches.... and i know that neither of them may sign up, but just want to be prepared in case i get a situation. i know, shouldn't count my chicks.... tx!