So, putting the text saga to bed. I had to send H an email about $ so I mentioned that I have a head cold but I'm alright, thanks for asking...

That felt comfortable to me as I have asked him to please communicate via email anyway (I prefer to not have those damn text messages springing up willy nilly).

Anyway, I guess I just have to handle things as they come though I would LOVE to be clearer and more consistent.