I would be a nervous wreck out there all by myself! I think BeingMe has a great idea in getting a dog that is not familiar with your H. You can get one from a shelter or just look in the paper as there may be some "looking for a good home" free ones!
A security light or a motion light is good too!
From all the emails that your H is sending...it seems like he is panicking, trying to change his stratedgy going from angry to trying to convince you that all is well....PLEASE SIGN!!!! I think it is good that you are sending them back!
M48 H53 M16 T18 S16 D13 SS30 H drops bomb PA/8-30-09 H leaves 12-30-09 D filed by H 2-10 H asks to come home 4-11 Piecing