Dexter was your stepdad. Ex now, technically, but still your stepdad. When Rita died, your siblings Astor and Cody went to live in Orlando. But you were technically an adult now, so it really was your decision to stay or go, and Dexter was more than happy to have you stay. Keep a little shred of normalcy in his life.

You lived in an apartment with him, along with your baby sibling Harrison. It was later than usual. You got home, entering to see Dexter sitting on the couch.