I would start interviewing to fill both spots, if you find someone term. If you can afford to term now, if that's how you feel, then do it. I wouldn't refund a dime, unless in your contract it says you do. I don't because of the tax stuff involved.
She will be back. Trust me. But then you won't have those spots available
I wouldn't even get into anything with dcm. Look to replace and/or term quietly and move on. This situation stinks. I've been there. Held spot for 6 months for free, a week before starting they weren't going to start. They had just signed my contract so I enforced it stating that it was business and nothing personal and warned them about signing contracts and then not following through. Most people don't understand that your contract is legally enforceable. Anyhoo...
Sorry you're dealing with this.
