[A lazy afternoon. Cody was at a friend's, Astor was at a friend's. And he was packing Harrison carefully into the car, somehow sprouting extra arms to shake his bear and buckle him in at once. 10 and 2, Dexter checks his mirrors, leaving whatever boring talkshow came on the radio when he started the van. He's Mr. Mom today, but he has to wear his ( Read more... )

[Dexter helped his sister across the lawn, looking carefully for any lights on; for any sign of light along the suburban street. Nothing and so he followed his brother to the back door to his house. Sofia was at his apartment with the kids, and he'd sooner keep it that way. She needed another raise, he begrudgingly admitted to himself ( Read more... )

[ After dinner was done, and the kids were in bed, Dexter gathered their beer and inclined his head in the direction of the sliding glass door - the obvious implication that Deb should follow him out ( Read more... )

[ Dexter usually didn't get nervous, but this would be nervewracking for any person. Maybe even a normal one ( Read more... )