Nearly killed my roommate, need help calming the parents down.

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

So due to the fact that I failed to clean the oven properly, it burst into flames when my roommate was using it.
What happened was the Fat Tray for the grill on it was full of grease and when I turned the oven off at the power, I left the switch for the grill on.

Thus, when he went to cook something in the oven/grill, it quickly went up in flames and caused a bit of damage.
Now, He wasn't hurt at all, I've cleaned the place up and I can afford to pay, but what I'm more worried about is how to talk to his parents about this.

After all, I nearly got their son killed in a fiery death and I don't know what they think of me to begin with.
So yeah...Idea's on how NOT to get them to hate me for the rest of the college term?

 

[EeveeElectro]

Is he seriously hurt?

If he isn't, I wouldn't even bother telling the parents. Accidents happen. I assume he is hurt though and his parents will ask why.

You've faced up to it, you cleaned it up and are paying for the damages. That was the right and mature thing to do. The parents will see that. I know they'll be worried in case it happens again but just give them your word you've learnt your lesson and won't repeat it.
Hopefully they're level minded and see you mean no harm. If it does go to shit, the worst thing that will happen is your room mate will move out and you'll have to find a new one.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Is he seriously hurt?

He wasn't hurt, I need to edit that in >_<
Still, the fact that it exploded is still pretty bad.

If he isn't, I wouldn't even bother telling the parents. Accidents happen. I assume he is hurt though and his parents will ask why.

You've faced up to it, you cleaned it up and are paying for the damages. That was the right and mature thing to do. The parents will see that. I know they'll be worried in case it happens again but just give them your word you've learnt your lesson and won't repeat it.
Hopefully they're level minded and see you mean no harm. If it does go to shit, the worst thing that will happen is your room mate will move out and you'll have to find a new one.

Look, just if they make a stink about it, I might get kicked out of my apartment complex, I just finally started to like damn place.
Sorry, just really freaked at the moment.

 

[Frezzato]

Accidents happen. Promise your roommate you'll be more mindful in addition to purchasing an ABC rated fire extinguisher. Powder might be the best overall. Shouldn't cost more than approx 20-25 Euros.

Hey cool! Captcha: Stay Safe

 

[EeveeElectro]

Is he seriously hurt?

He wasn't hurt, I need to edit that in >_<
Still, the fact that it exploded is still pretty bad.

If he isn't, I wouldn't even bother telling the parents. Accidents happen. I assume he is hurt though and his parents will ask why.

You've faced up to it, you cleaned it up and are paying for the damages. That was the right and mature thing to do. The parents will see that. I know they'll be worried in case it happens again but just give them your word you've learnt your lesson and won't repeat it.
Hopefully they're level minded and see you mean no harm. If it does go to shit, the worst thing that will happen is your room mate will move out and you'll have to find a new one.

Look, just if they make a stink about it, I might get kicked out of my apartment complex, I just finally started to like damn place.
Sorry, just really freaked at the moment.

Well if he's okay, he can talk to them and make sure they aren't worried. I assume they'll be more concerned about how he is now and if he tells them he's okay and still cool with you, I don't see them kicking up a fuss. Like I say, you've offered to pay for damages so you're doing all you can to put it right. Hopefully they're decent people and realise this.

I understand your worry, but I'm sure it will be okay.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Well if he's okay, he can talk to them and make sure they aren't worried. I assume they'll be more concerned about how he is now and if he tells them he's okay and still cool with you, I don't see them kicking up a fuss. Like I say, you've offered to pay for damages so you're doing all you can to put it right. Hopefully they're decent people and realise this.

I understand your worry, but I'm sure it will be okay.

Alright, thanks...Urg, just my mind is full of worry and flumes from cleaning products, this is not how I wanted to start my week -_-"

 

[EeveeElectro]

Well if he's okay, he can talk to them and make sure they aren't worried. I assume they'll be more concerned about how he is now and if he tells them he's okay and still cool with you, I don't see them kicking up a fuss. Like I say, you've offered to pay for damages so you're doing all you can to put it right. Hopefully they're decent people and realise this.

I understand your worry, but I'm sure it will be okay.

Alright, thanks...Urg, just my mind is full of worry and flumes from cleaning products, this is not how I wanted to start my week -_-"

You could have buggered off and left your room-mate to deal with it, but you acted like an adult. That's pretty awesome, more than what a lot of college students would so.
Also considering I'm sure his parents did some stupid shit in their college years, at least you're owning up to it.

Hope it all turns out okay.

 

[me.vicky]

FWIW, if nobody was hurt I don't think you even need to tell them in the first place, assuming you are both 18 and living on your own...if your roommate isn't upset about it then there's no reason his parents should be. Plus, this totally has the makings of a funny bonding story, something both parties can laugh about later.

 

[Blitsie]

For starters, its not as bad as you think! No one got hurt, you're taking responsibility and well, shit happens you know

If you're roommate is cool about it all then there's no need to even tell the parents, the fact that you're being so extremely responsible about what happened also means it most probably will not happen again, so I'm sure all will be fine for you guys.

 

[White Lightning]

Have sex with them, both of them. Not necessarily at the same time but still you must sleep with them both.

Or explain to them it was an accident and it won't happen again.

Personally I think the first option will work better.

 

[nariette]

Have sex with them, both of them. Not necessarily at the same time but still you must sleep with them both.

Or explain to them it was an accident and it won't happen again.

Personally I think the first option will work better.

Can I just say that that was one of the best ways to explain someone that he shouldn't worry.

It depends on the parents I think. When I tell my dad stories about the things I say and do when I'm drunk he is laughing his brains out as long as I return home without missing one of my limbs. If I do stupid things without getting hurt my parents just laugh at me, which makes everything a lot easier at home.

If he isn't hurt something like described above could happen if you try to explain it to them, I don't think the parents would make a big fuss over it if he's not hurt. And because he's not hurt, you really don't have to tell his parents if your roomie is okay with that.

captcha: lie low. pretty good advice when ovens explode.