"I suppose you will have to spend some time at the estate first." Dexter frowned slightly at the thought. "Madame will want to see you, make sure you're truly well." He just hoped she didn't give Max a relapse in the process. It'd really be best for everyone if he could convince her to give him complete charge of Max, for as long as he could get away with, for everyone's sake. Dexter resolved to discuss it with her as soon as possible.

"You shouldn't think about him," Dexter said firmly, allowing Max to take his hand. He could hold it for as long as he wanted, as long as he didn't start squeezing again. "Just concentrate on conquering your delusions; doubtlessly he's doing the same." Though Dexter privately hoped Caleb would have far less luck with that than Max, for obvious reasons.