User blog:AstroPhantom/Top 5 Weirdest Things Howard Could Do

''Note: I blame jaeger for this. Also note: this is all speculation.''

In chapter 63 of Stay, we saw Dash look to Valerie for help in protecting Danny. But, almost as a side note, we also saw Dash's dad, Howard, being oddly, unsettlingly kind to him, just like he was at the end of "The Feast." Why is he acting like this? Who the heck knows (besides jaeger). But if it does continue, just what exactly would push Dash (and us) into the pure Twilight Zone level of weirded out?

(My first thought would've been Howard going to a football game, but season's over.)

1. A Hug
No doubt about it. If Howard came towards Dash with open arms, Dash would probably still be expecting some sort of newfangled way of punching even after it's all over. Non-harmful contact? Who are you and what have you done with the real Howard?

2. Something with Danny
Granted, the only stuff we've seen with Danny and Howard so far has been Phantom vs. Police. But Dash did mention being at a friend's house to his dad on Thanksgiving, so maybe Howard wants to return the favor and invite Danny over in an effort to get to know his son's friends?

3. Something with Dash's mom
Hey, we are talking about the weird and unusual here. Howard did also casually bring her up on Turkey Day without any negative repercussions. Maybe Dash is going to see her again and Howard somehow finds out, but instead of getting mad, he gets glad maybe tells him to say hi for him or something.

4. Something simple
We just saw Howard offer coffee and say there's leftovers available in 63. He also even told Dash he loves him. But maybe there's even more that could throw Dash for a loop. Maybe Howard offers to help him with his homework, or drive him to/from school (if something's up with Dash's car). Or just watch a movie or a game on TV together. Or wakes up early to make him breakfast/prepare him lunch for school. Who knows.

5. Colleges
If you've been keeping tabs, Dash has yet to tell Howard about his college offers. But...maybe that'll come up in 64. And instead of getting mad that Dash is considering leaving Amity Park for a future he deserves, like history would predict, maybe Howard might show an interest in the opportunity. Heck, maybe he'll even be proud of Dash.

Point is, the nicer Howard acts, the more wary we should all be.