"That would be an understatement," Dexter said dryly. "You're one of the most uncooperative people I've ever met." He sounded almost affectionate, saying that. And of course his doctor's looks would be the first thing Max remembered about him. "You should more pay attention to the things he says to you," he chided. "He has your best interests at heart, just as I do."

Dexter frowned deeply at Max's next words, whatever beginnings there might have been of a good mood evaporating completely. "He's mad now, just as you are," Dexter pointed out. "But he's also here to receive treatment, just like you. Can't you see that insisting on remaining close to him just increases the chances of him remembering what you did? It's true that at, as long as you're certifiably insane, you can't be arrested for anything; but do you really want to live the rest of your life here?" Dexter, needless to say, did not care of that idea at all.