Idle Time

How long can I keep the Dark Passenger at bay? As time keeps passing, the more he wants to come out and play. The last person he knew was Rudy, my brother. He was the only person who could understand what I go through on a daily basis. I had to do it, I had to do it for Deb. I know she was not blood like Rudy, but she is still my sister and she always will be. I have to get out of this apartment. I know Doakes is waiting outside for me like always. How can I just get away. Oh, theres the light bulb, the boat. As I gathered my things and went outside sure enough Doakes was sitting in his car waiting for my next move. Doesn't this guy ever give up? I guess not, since our dark sides had a meeting that one day. I really wish this guy would get a call. I just need some time all by myself.

As I got into my car, Doakes started the engine to his. I pulled out and started driving toward the marina with Doakes right behind. I should just kill Doakes, then I wouldn't have to worry anymore. I could go in and out as I please without this pit bull hanging off my ass. But, I really do have to be careful ever since a little discovery was made out in Bay Harbor. Damn, I wish my air conditioning worked a little better. It was a really humid day in Miami and of all the luck my air conditioner just decided a few days ago to stop working. Sweat keeps rolling off my brow. I wipe it away and it just keeps coming, like the Dark Passenger needing to feed. Wow, Doakes doesn't make any attempt to be the least bit sly about following me all over. He is always obvious to the fact that he is in fact following me. I look in the rear view mirror and see his face just smiling at me like the Cheshire Cat. I would love to cut that smile off his face. Finally, we reached the marina. I pulled in and parked my car and of course Mr. Nosey did the same.

I got out of my car and just stood there. Doakes got out and started to walk towards me. "Where you think your goin?" "Why hello Sergeant, what brings you out to the marina this fine day? I can't remember? Is your boat docked right next to mine?" "HA HA, very funny motherfucker. Shouldn't you be at work right now?" "I guess I could ask the same thing about you Sergeant. What are they paying you extra to be my baby sitter?" "Don't get cute with me Morgan. I am not in the mood for your shit right now!" "Actually, LaGuerta said I didn't have to come in today and I thought I would go out for a nice leisurely boat ride and maybe some fishing to clear my head." " What for? I thought you liked having fucked up shit in your head, you freak." "I don't know where you are getting all this hostility from Sergeant?" "Maybe you just bring it out in me Morgan because you give me the creeps." "I am really sorry to hear that Sergeant."

As we stood there I was wondering how long this was going to go on. It is always something with Doakes. I don't think we have ever had a normal conversation ever. From the day we met Doakes has always looked at me different. Now more than ever he wants to catch me doing something bad. But I will never let that happen. Doakes thinks somehow I am connected to the Ice Truck Killer a.k.a my brother Rudy. Hopefully that all has been washed away, but knowing Doakes I still have to make sure all of that stays buried. I did my best to cover my tracks with the whole biological situation. So now where do we go from here?

"You know what Sergeant? I just had a thought." "Oh yea, and what would that be Morgan?" "Oh I don't know, since we both have the day off, why don't you come out with me on the boat, that is if you have the sea legs for it?" Oh my god, what just came out of my mouth. Why in the world would I ask that to the one person who has been stalking me for months.

Out of nowhere, an open invitatiton for Doakes, to hang out with ME! At least there is nothing on the boat for him to see. I clean up very well after my excursions, good thing I am a neat freak. "Are you fuckin serious? There is no way I am getting on that boat with you." "What's the matter Sergeant? I do have life vests on board." There it is again. What is happening to you Dear Dexter? Why keep asking him to come out here? "Oh I can swim don't you worry about that! You know what Morgan, on second thought, I think I will come out with you on your boat." "Really!?" I said wavering. "Yeah, I think I do need some time away myself." He said that with a smile, a very dark smile. One I know way to well.

I had no idea what to say next. I just stood there frozen looking into his eyes. "Ok then, lets walk down the dock to my boat." I couldn't believe what just transpired. Doakes and myself, going out sailing together, on MY boat. What was this world coming to? "Well, are we just gonna stand here all day? "No my boat is right down this way." As we walked down the dock I still couldn't believe what was happening. I looked out over the water and was kind of in shock of the whole situation. We finally reached my boat. Doakes was looking around in a strange way, like he was trying to see if anyone saw us getting on the boat. "Well here we are. After you Sergeant." "No way Morgan you go first. I don't trust you." Well thats a big surprise from Doakes. What, doesn't he trust Dear Old Dexter.