Rita Bennett quotes from Dexter

Rita

[on the phone] No, no. Calm is what I was thirty minutes ago. Pissed is what I am now.

Rita

God created pudding, and then he rested.

Dexter

We have an elephant in the room, and its name is sex.

Rita

[laughs weakly] Tell me about it.

Dexter

Hey, as far as I'm concerned, it can just stay in the corner and mind its own damn business.

Rita

[softly] Easier said than done.

Dexter

Yeah, [gently brushes her hair back] but it needs to be right, for both of us. Or, it won't be right for either of us. I don't want that, do you?

Rita

No. [pause] You know, [hugs Dexter tightly] I can't believe I found the one good truly decent man left on the planet.

Dexter

When'd you first notice it? This darkness inside the guy you fell for?

Rita

Well, I always knew it was there. I guess I just didn't think I deserved better – until I met you.

Dexter

I have a dark side, too. [Rita laughs] What? I do.

Rita

Somehow, I doubt that. You have a good heart, Dexter. You're not like Paul; you don't hurt people.

Dexter

[another pause] Innocent people. I don't hurt innocent people.

Rita

[about Paul] Fucking bastard!

Dexter

Only you could make those words cute.

Rita

Hello.

Hey babe, it's Paul. Just making sure dear Dexter is dealing decently with his dead dad. [laughs]

Rita

We're fine, everyone's fine. Alright, we'll see you on Monday.

Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute... Talk to me, you having fun? 'Cause I'm not.

Rita

Paul.

Would've if I could've taken my kids to circus. We'd be eating peanuts right now, stepping in elephant shit.

Rita

Paul, this is not helping my confidence in you.

Oh, I think you've got enough confidence for both of us.

Rita

Look, if you want to work towards building more visitation days and not less, you need to avoid this kind of behavior right here. Now I think you might just politely hang up.

OK, you're right. I'm sorry. You have a great weekend. [hangs up phone]

Rita

Where were you?

Dexter

Taking out the trash.

Rita

Deb must be a mess. I mean, falling for a serial killer?

Dexter

What are the odds?

Rita

You might even find I can handle the truth.

Dexter

[voiceover] I wish that was the case.

Dexter

I need your help. I know how much you were looking forward to going out tonight, but I think Deb could use you more.

Rita

Dexter, this ... isn't about this morning, is it?

Dexter

No, no! I swear! This is about Deb. She had her first day at work today, and LaGuerta was kind of rough on her.

Debra

Dexter, unlock the door.

Dexter

[to Rita] Hold on. [to Debra] Hold on!

Debra

Dexter, come on! Dexter, open the fucking door!

Dexter

[to Rita] See, she's yelling at me now. Look, I'm no expert, but I think Deb could use some girl time tonight.

Rita

Well, I won't lie. I'm a little disappointed. But, I know your heart's in the right place.

Dexter

Absolutely.

Rita

Are you an addict?

Dexter

Yes. I have an addiction.

Dexter

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

Cody

No. The Bay Harbor Butcher.

Rita

Oh, honey.

Dexter

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?

Cody

No.

Dexter

Then you're quite safe.

Rita

[talking about the "Bay Harbor Butcher"] It makes me so angry that there's some monster out there scaring my son.

Dexter

[uncomfortable] I gotta go to work.

Rita

You know, I hope they catch him today. And I'm not a violent person, but I hope they'll hurt him. Have a good day. [kisses Dexter goodbye]

Dexter

[voiceover] Make up your mind.

Gail

And I see a young man who is not eating.

Cody

I'm not hungry.

He's scared the Butcher's gonna get him.

Dexter

Remember, he only gets bad people.

Cody

I was bad today. I threw a ball at Tommy Albertez.

Dexter

Well, that's not too bad. And even if it was, the Bay Harbor Butcher doesn't hurt kids.

Cody

He doesn't?

Dexter

Nah. You're safe.

Rita

When are they gonna hurry up and catch this guy?

Dexter

They're working as hard as they can.

Gail

Well, if what I've heard is true, that he only goes after criminals, I say leave him alone. He's got my seal of approval.

Dexter

[thoughts] Perhaps I have misjudged you, oh wise one.

Gail

He's good for you.

Rita

I know. I got lucky.

Gail

Quite an actor. He's hiding something. I'm sure of it.