Dexter rushes to the scene where the paramedics are just about to rush Deb to the hospital. Frank Lundy’s lifeless body is still lying on the ground. Dex is frantic – if his sister dies, he’ll be lost. They’re suspecting it was another case of the “Vacation Murders,” but Dex is sure it’s not. Why kill Lundy and leave Deb alive? Christine arrives, offering support to a reluctant Quinn, but Batista jumps on the occasion urging her to print a story on the “Vacation Murders” suspects, and that the man, Johnny Rose has an untreatable case of syphilis. Before going to the hospital, Dex snatches some of Lundy’s evidence on the “Trinity Killer.” Once Deb comes to, Dex immediately asks her police-type questions. Then Anton rushes in and she tells him it’s over. She slept with Lundy. After she’s released (remarkably fast for someone who just got shot), she stays with Dex and Rita. She cannot be on her own now that she broke up with Anton. Admittedly, I am rooting for Dexter to get his hands on this sick psychopath who kills innocent people in cold blood to satisfy his morbid urges – easily ignoring Dex is just as terrible, despite his vigilant Code.
Meanwhile, Rita received a call from Dex’ landlord, despite the fact he told her he gave up the lease. She caught him lying – again. He tries talking his way out of it, but she puts it off, because of Deb. Dex worries that he will lose control over his Dark Passenger if he can no longer compartmentalize his different personas. Later, Dex finds Rita in his apartment. She was afraid he was using drugs or having an affair (again), and is perturbed how easy it is for him to lie. We should sympathize with her – if only she knew who the real Dexter is behind the mask – but I can only wish she stops bothering him. I start rationalizing his behavior, understanding that he cannot help being the monster that he is, and admiring his efforts to reign in the worst. Then there is Batista, who is upset to learn that LaGuerta officiated their relationship as office policy requires. Top brass, moreover, decides it’s better to transfer Batista to avoid complications if ever the two need to stand witness in a case. I still find their cat-and-mouse game a little tiresome. I am glad, though, that Quinn returned to his cutie Christine – and laid down some rules about their pillow talk.
For his part, the “Trinity Killer” has purchased a new framing hammer and then stakes out the building by pretending to be an interested renter. Dexter has been going through Lundy’s recordings and still has no clue how to recognize the serial killer. Then he realizes Lundy’s last tape must have been on him when he got shot and must have been taken into police evidence. He handily snatches it from custody. Now he has Lundy’s description of the chance encounter he had, giving Dex enough to recognize the man who shot his sister. When Dexter comes to the site, the “Trinity Killer” is already hammering his ritualistic way. Dex is too late, but is able to follow him to his house. Surprisingly, the “Trinity Killer” has a wife and family to greet him happily. “He is ... like me,” Dexter mutters. How marvelous this show is! We’re not even halfway through the season. The “Trinity Killer” has completed his cycle. He can return to the safety of his “normal” life, confident there is no evidence to implicate him. Or is there?
Meanwhile, Rita received a call from Dex’ landlord, despite the fact he told her he gave up the lease. She caught him lying – again. He tries talking his way out of it, but she puts it off, because of Deb. Dex worries that he will lose control over his Dark Passenger if he can no longer compartmentalize his different personas. Later, Dex finds Rita in his apartment. She was afraid he was using drugs or having an affair (again), and is perturbed how easy it is for him to lie. We should sympathize with her – if only she knew who the real Dexter is behind the mask – but I can only wish she stops bothering him. I start rationalizing his behavior, understanding that he cannot help being the monster that he is, and admiring his efforts to reign in the worst. Then there is Batista, who is upset to learn that LaGuerta officiated their relationship as office policy requires. Top brass, moreover, decides it’s better to transfer Batista to avoid complications if ever the two need to stand witness in a case. I still find their cat-and-mouse game a little tiresome. I am glad, though, that Quinn returned to his cutie Christine – and laid down some rules about their pillow talk.
For his part, the “Trinity Killer” has purchased a new framing hammer and then stakes out the building by pretending to be an interested renter. Dexter has been going through Lundy’s recordings and still has no clue how to recognize the serial killer. Then he realizes Lundy’s last tape must have been on him when he got shot and must have been taken into police evidence. He handily snatches it from custody. Now he has Lundy’s description of the chance encounter he had, giving Dex enough to recognize the man who shot his sister. When Dexter comes to the site, the “Trinity Killer” is already hammering his ritualistic way. Dex is too late, but is able to follow him to his house. Surprisingly, the “Trinity Killer” has a wife and family to greet him happily. “He is ... like me,” Dexter mutters. How marvelous this show is! We’re not even halfway through the season. The “Trinity Killer” has completed his cycle. He can return to the safety of his “normal” life, confident there is no evidence to implicate him. Or is there?
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