Thanks guys!
This has been an interesting learning experience. The saga finally ended friday. I called the guy back and he had a completely different demeanor. Apologized for the message he left, seemed to accept my word that I didn't have anything of his. Then asked if I would return to the job; he would sign whatever contract I had. I told him I would think about it and call him back. Close to an hour later I got a text message from him saying he was going to go another direction. I had no plans on returning but did want to consider the situation carefully before calling him back.
I see that you guys are right on the money about situations like this. Thank God I got out of this one with what we had earned, it could have easily gone the other way.
Again, thanks guys!
Matt
