Dexter and Mrs Houser Go Over the Days Events Chap 1 pt6

Dexter paused for a moment, trying to think where to start, "I was sitting here spending quiet time reading when I heard shots coming from outside. I immediately went out to find out what was going on. One of the police officers happened to be an old high school friend of mine."

Mrs. Houser, smiled, "I think you need more friends in your life. And need to get out of this stodgy house more."

"I get out with Christopher a lot. Besides I like my stodgy house." with the emphasis on the word stodgy. Dexter looked around with satisfaction. His house had always suited his needs. Mrs. Houser wasn't the first one to try to gently push Dexter out more into society. He just wasn't a people person.

"The scene outside when I got there was all confused. People everywhere, police cars and, of course Mr. Peobody's body lying in his front yard in the mud. He must have had his sprinkler on earlier in the day."

"Did the cops find anything to go on? I assume you and Danny were poking around the crime scene" Mrs Houser said.

Damn, Dexter thought, she just knows me too well. "Well, yes, I took a look around and offered them a little help. There wasn't much to go on." Dexter stopped to drink a little of the tea. "I told Danny that maybe we could get together at some point in time for drinks or something"

"That's good. See, I told you having more friends would be a good thing" said Mrs. Houser with a smile.

Dexter paused and looked down at the floor.

"What's wrong, isn't that a good thing?" asked Mrs. Houser

Dexter looked at her, not knowing quite how to express his thoughts on the matter at hand. "Danny has a family, he loves his job, he has everything that most people are suppose to have. And usually when people say they will meet up, it's just something to say and it never happens."

"In this case, Dexter, you CAN make it happen. If he doesn't contact you, you can call him. Invite him out with you and Christopher one night. That way it isn't awkward with you. God know that Christopher can talk any ones ear off." Mrs. Houser encouraged Dexter. She genuinely care for him, and only wanted the best. She knew she wouldn't be around for ever and would love to see Dexter married before she died. Married and the word Dexter just doesn't seem to belong in the same sentence at all. But, everything changes and you never know.

"I feel like I have nothing to show for my life. Yes, I'm intelligent. Yes, I have special gifts. But, look around, what do I really have to show for my life. I love my life, but i guess when I saw Danny today it just got me started thinking" Dexer said with a big sigh.

"You have family and friends who love you." Mrs. Houser started, "You have  beautiful house, you have your books that you always have your nose in. You are content. Even if I say you should be out more often. You have to do what will make you happy in your life." Mrs. House said, not really believing anything she said. The total opposite was true.

Just then the phone rings. Sometimes Dexter hesitated on answering the phone. He didn't like talking on the phone too much. However, after looking at the caller ID, smiled, and then picked up the phone,"What's up Chris?"