My Bosslady discusses everything with me, so that I always know what is going on and don't get confused and worried. She even protects me from that horrible Thundermachine that Boss takes for a run through the house every day or so, on a long leash. Well, sometimes she takes it out, too, but she lets me stay in the bedroom with the door shut so it won't eat me.

I bet Houdini would appreciate it if you talk things over with him and let him know what to expect. He misses you so much when you aren't home. He tries to be good.