Dexter pushed off the wall, standing upright again under his own weight.
"You still have time to prove yourself." He sighed. "We can deal with the rest if that happens. But you're right. At the moment, I have one plan."
He had no idea what he would do with the responsibility that came with a girl like Effie. But he doubted he would have to find out. She'd have to break that tie with her dad, and it didn't seem likely.
Dexter turned to the door, ready to signal the guard.