Candy , I have to agree with Altered once you said you would pay her next check it became her business. I think if someone owed me money and said they would pay me next pay day and didn't ...I too would be upset....I can see all sides on this. It just seems like lack of communicating on this issue...Can you take the Christmas gifts back , pay her some of what you owe her and maybe spend the holiday with someone who doesn't give you so much grief?