yknow what i actually love dave so much as a character. like he was obviously written to be the classic silly adult but he actually got to act like an adult. he would joke around and whatnot but he also got to be dead serious. he'd say stupid things at the wrong time but also got a chance to fall apart and rant. he was immature but in the most mature way. he was able to have fun. he was able to feel fear. he loved being happy but was also allowed to get upset and mad. he tried to act like "one of the teens" but was also fully aware he was in charge of those teens and was willing to put his life on the line for them. dave was a well rounded comic relief and that's not something often seen in media and i appreciate it
actually the only reason roxie and dave believe darius' older brother when he says the kids are alive is because they've met them and know they're fucking insane