Chapter 234

• Dexter sighed, wishing he could do something for him. He was a widower and hadn't dated, or really even tried to date in years. His mom had died from Leukemia when he was young, and his dad simply hadn't moved on. He felt bad for him, but he seemed content to just be alone. He thought it odd that he'd never really seemed to even have a girlfriend, though.
• He got up from breakfast and relaxed in his room for awhile, forcing himself to wait before texting Jessie. Finally, unable to put it off, he texted her good morning.
• "Hi sexy!" she replied. "I was waiting for you to text me!"