he didnβt try for the first neither and look where that got him.
( he watches arthur closely, hand briefly lifting to rub his chin in thought. )
i suppose youβre right. as long as they ainβt trouble [ β¦ ]
Trust me, I know. I also know John barely takes care of the one kid he does got, so i doubt he's tryin' for a second.
( exhales a little, arms crossing over his chest as he shrugs. )
I guess. I mean, it ain't causin' much harm. Ain't seen him smile like that in awhile.
you donβt *have to be. my god, what an idea. we just donβt need another kid running around, we got enough mouths to feed as it is. you know that.
( he glances up at arthur, fingertips digging into his thighs. )
so you approve?
I ain't his daddy, Dutch. And I especially ain't interested in his sex life.
( tsks and shakes his head. )
I dunno. He seems... content? Ain't as much a prick as usual. Maybe it ain't the worst thing he's with Jess.
he could be worse, sure.
( dutch leans back in his chair, fingertips drumming against his thigh. )
i trust youβre keeping an eye on him. i donβt want no unnecessary trouble, especially not because heβs been favouring hedonism lately.
( he watches her closely, eyes slightly narrowing in disapproval of the man in question. )
because he thinks he can do whatever he wants. iβm sure arthur could give him a little scare if you like; just say the word.
β those corners are dark , dutch . perhaps . . . to oneβs detriment .
β more than such a thing . he . . . ( sigh . scoff ) ββ heβs just being himself is all . selfish and degrading .
that he is, arthur. that he is. lying not only to me but to himself. and worst of all? letting a lady treat him that way.
β he should know better. but when does he ever.