Dexter Jones

[close] Dexter is the lead singer of a band called Truth Squad (also known by their wedding persona, the G-Flats). Gangly and sociable, he bumps (literally) into Remy at her stepfather-to-be's car dealership, claiming to have a special bond with her. It is later revealed he dropped out of college for music, "breaking his mother's heart," as Don says at the Fourth of July barbecue. Despite his carefree attitude, he is both kindhearted and caring. He is related to Don because Don's sister is Dexter's aunt, making Don Dexter's uncle. Dexter is truly in love with Remy, as she finds out while watching him and John Miller outside the Zip Mart. Dexter's dog, Monkey is named Monkey because when Dexter was ten he wanted a monkey but got a dog instead. Monkey is Dexter's constant companion and loyal friend. Dexter loves to throw down ridiculous challenges at every given opportunity. Examples are when he dares John to eat ten bananas (later changed to 9 and a half due to Remy's judging abilities) and he dares Chloe to stand on her head for 20 minutes. One time he was dared to eat 32 oz. of Miracle Whip in 20 minutes, and he won. During the story, he collected funny photos from his job at a one-hour photo place. One of these photos becomes evidence of Remy's stepfather's affair, and Remy mistakenly believes Dexter showed it to her on purpose to hurt her. He hates English Muffins. Remy wonders how he can eat a whole jar of mayo in one sitting but can't eat English muffins.