I don't want to call, because I don't want to lie to her about why I wasn't there. H needs to get a backbone.
Sounds like your H isn't ready to face reality. Obviously your in-laws like you, so he's going to get a mouthful from them if he tells them all about what is going on (even if it is only his take on it all).
What are you doing this afternoon, other than laying low?
