Dexter

Previously on Dexter...

Two treasure hunters made a ghastly discovery today

when they stumbled on what appears to be an underwater graveyard

in a crevice off the coast of Miami.

Agent Lundy has requested the following officers

for his joint task force.

We're a team, and our first play is IDing those bodies.

I'm Dexter Morgan.

I know who you are.

Hoping they'll talk to you?

They always speak. You just got to ask the right question.

Harry was right.

Nothing stays buried, perhaps not even me.

Should I be worried about Pascal?

You're asking me because...

Because you've done the job. So, if she's out, that means you're back in.

I won't dignify rumors, Captain. Pascal's fine.

You need to wrap your wrists, so you don't hurt yourself again.

I'm sorry.

We'll get you into a program,

we'll get you the help you need,

and I will be there for you.

I'm Dexter, and I'm not sure what I am.

Everyone in that room has heard or lived far worse

than anything you've ever done.

- I doubt it. - How full of shit are you?

The mask is slipping.

People who never mattered before are suddenly starting to matter.

Didn't your tour in the army include some special op in Haiti?

- There's my sponsor. - Really? Where?

Just as the worst heatwave in years hits Miami,

the heat is also on me.

It's week three of the Bay Harbor Butcher investigation,

and super duper Special Agent Lundy

has yet to throw up his hands and say,

"Wow, this guy's good. I give up."

Dexter, please.

Do you want me to help?

No, I just... I just need you to move.

I'm sorry. It's just, you know, my mother's coming today.

I certainly do.

I haven't seen her in so long, and... I just want everything to be nice.

We kind of ended things on bad terms.

She and Paul didn't get along so well.

A lot of people and Paul didn't get along so well.

Yeah. But I...

I think she's willing to put that behind us.

She heard about Paul's passing and she wanted to come and be supportive.

That sounds promising, right?

Absolutely.

You'll like her, Dexter. She's great.

She's a very strong woman.

I'll keep that in mind in case I have any heavy lifting to do.

It's too hot.

I know, honey. Hopefully it'll cool down soon.

Did you sleep any better last night?

More nightmares?

What was it, the big, scary ghost or the alligator?

No. The Bay Harbor Butcher.

Oh, honey.

He would never hurt you.

But I'll let you in on a secret.

My sister, Debra, who is a secret police agent ninja warrior,

said he only kills bad people,

and you're not a bad person, are you?

No.

Then you're quite safe.

Why don't you go get dressed

and I will make you some breakfast, OK?

It makes me so angry that there's some...

monster out there scaring my son.

I got to go to work.

You know, I hope they catch him today.

And I'm not a violent person, but I hope they hurt him.

Have a good day.

Make up your mind.

In our most paranoid moments,

we fear that everyone is talking about us.

That's become my reality.

I can't hear what they're saying, but I know it's not nice.

Let's get started.

We have positive IDs on all 18 of our complete bodies.

13 of those have felony records.

Organized crime.

Nope. No connection to organized crime.

No mutual gang affiliation, either.

But all 13 were either tried for murder

or at least suspected of murder.

Still, you have your pattern.

Yes, we just don't know what it means.

I think we go out with this news immediately.

- What news? - The news that our serial killer

is only killing the dregs of society,

that good, moral people have nothing to fear.

But, Captain, that's all...

This is the only lead we have.

We need to keep it tightly wrapped.

Last night, an elderly man shot his son when he came home late.

Thought it was the Bay Harbor Butcher.

- We've got a city in chaos here, Frank. - I understand you want to reassure people.

Good. Then we're in agreement.

Dex, I got this huge break in the Bay Harbor case.

Bullshit.

I mean, really?

Guys, guys. You are not going to...

I refuse to believe that Vince Masuka is the man

who single-handedly brings me down.

I also know denial is the first stage of the grieving process

for those who learn they're going to die.

I need to find out what Masuka knows,

but I've got to be calm and centered...

and focused.

Time for a visit to my sponsor.

I need help.

Hi!

Hey! Just a minute!

- Dexter. - Hope I'm not interrupting anything.

No. Glad you called.

Just...give me a minute.

Yeah, have a look around.

So, hey, I was...gonna go and get some art supplies.

Is that all right? Do you want to come?

Yeah. I'm just on my lunch break.

Excellent.

Why are they eating each other?

Don't know.

Ask them.

Do you like the heat?

Not really. I'm partial to air-conditioning.

I love it.

It makes me feel like the whole world could explode at any moment.

That's a pleasant thought.

- Is there an art store near here? - So, you been using?

Using what? Oh.

No. No drugs.

- Perfectly clean. - Look what we have here!

Jesus. What are you...

Come on.

You gonna help or what?

That was a little weird.

So, if you're perfectly clean, why'd you call?

I'm under a lot of pressure at work.

I...was hoping you could maybe give me some quick tips

on how to deal with the urges.

There are no quick tips.

Oh. I see.

Someone's gonna hear that.

They'll think it's the wind.

- I thought we were getting art supplies. - That's exactly...

what we're doing.

I work with found art.

It's more like stolen art.

Is this what a sponsor normally does on their first meeting?

I don't know.

I've never sponsored anyone before.

- Really? - Yeah, but don't worry.

I've had all kinds of sponsors.

Learnt from the best.

You do realize I work with the police department?

If we get caught, you can flash your badge.

I don't have a badge. I have a laminate.

Could we talk about why I called you?

Yeah, sure.

You want help?

So, tell me...

why do you use?

Why?

I don't know. It's just part of who I am.

And who are you?

I'm a...

bad person.

You haven't got the first idea who you are, have you?

Dexter, meet Dexter.

I'm gonna help the two of you get to know each other.

That doesn't really seem necessary.

The first step to recovery is accepting who you are.

I thought the first step was admitting you have a problem.

And before you can accept who you are, you have to know who you are.

So that's our first job.

You're going to tell me all your deepest, darkest secrets.

There's something off about him, Harry.

You know why.

All right, look.

It wouldn't hurt to have him tested, would it?

Hello? Yes.

It... Just a sec.

I got to get back. Dead body.

Hm! How many times have you used that one before?

So, the husband's name is Barnes, B-A-R-N-E-S.

What do we have?

Hello, Dexter.

Gunshot victim, Alisha Barnes, 36.

So, I heard there may be some big break in the Bay Harbor Butcher case.

Could be.

The neighbor heard the victim arguing with her husband last night, Curtis Barnes.

Masuka was pretty excited about it.

His car's gone. Nobody knows where he is.

- Any idea what they found? - Can we concentrate on this case, please?

Sure.

The killer was standing right about where you are, Sergeant Doakes.