Frank Lundy quotes from Dexter

Lundy

Hello, everyone. There is no such thing as the perfect crime. Not in my experience, anyway.

Lundy

People like us don't really belong, we just pass through.

Lundy

So, let's get a jump start on the Bay Harbor Butcher. A moniker which, by the way, repulses me.

Dexter

[thoughts] Well, we have something in common.

Lundy

First report from the field had these parts as coming from one body.

Dexter

[thoughts] Actually, it's two.

Lundy

Actually, it's two.

Dexter

[thoughts] Uh-oh.

Lundy

There's been speculation that this human harvest is connected to a case we recently solved. But there are several inconsistencies between the two sets of body parts. Gender. Exhanguination. Specific methods of dissection.

Dexter

[thoughts] Not to mention my guys deserved it.

Debra

What fucking asshole left this here!?

Lundy

It's Special Agent Fucking Asshole. Morgan, right?

Doakes

Excuse me, sir, do you have a minute?

Lundy

Or three. Good tea takes time.

Debra

It's been 24 hours since I asked to be replaced.

Lundy

... Has it?

Debra

What's taking so long? Every cop on the damn force wants in on this case. Just take your pick.

Lundy

I've been wondering about that, actually. Everyone wants on but, you want off.

Debra

I told you. I have cases.

Lundy

I don't think so.

Debra

Fuck's sake. Jesus, I don't wanna be on your task force, all right?

Lundy

Why?

Debra

Because I'm the last person in the world that should be on it. You want me to find a serial killer? I was engaged to one, for Christ's sake. What kind of cop – what kind of –

Lundy

That's why I chose you, you know. Because of what you went through. You survived. I don't know how. I can't begin to imagine the strength it took. Continues to take. More than that, you got a first hand look into the mind and heart of a killer. And you're still here. If you can accept that – really accept it – you could use it. Mix that with some of your strength and you can catch someone even worse than the Ice Truck Killer. But you have to stop running. Finish today's interviews. And if you still want out, you got it.

Dexter

Are you hoping they'll talk to you?

Lundy

The one's with heads anyway. They always speak, eventually. Just gotta ask the right question.

Dexter

Which is?

Lundy

Why were they chosen?

Dexter

You looking for a pattern?

Lundy

One doesn't kill this many people in this careful, methodical way without a reason. Some ... twisted set of principles.

Dexter

They would have to be twisted, wouldn't they?

Lundy

The worst killers in history are usually the one's who think the murders were somehow ... just. Even deserved. Leaders have slaughtered whole populations for the same warped reason.

Dexter

But there's never any justification for killing.

Lundy

No. Well, one, of course. To save an innocent life.

Dexter

To save an innocent life.

Debra

What's it gonna be tonight? Chinese? Italian?

Lundy

Actually, I have a social appointment.

Debra

You mean, like, a date?

Lundy

I guess you could call it that.

Debra

Wow. Look at you. New in town, and already hooking up.

Lundy

It's an introduction arranged by a friend. One needs to get out and have a little fun on occasion. It's something I strongly recommend for you as well.

Debra

Yeah, but the hours we work ...

Lundy

I'm serious. Make time for it. It'll help keep you better balanced.

Debra

Yes, sir.

Debra

So, how'd your social appointment go last night?

Lundy

Oh. You know.

Debra

I took your advice.

Lundy

My advice?

Debra

Go out. Have some fun. Got laid. Big time.

Lundy

Oh. Well.

Debra

Oh. I mean, I don't usually go out to the gym and pick up strangers.

Lundy

The gym? [laughs]

Debra

Really, you have to save me here, or I'm gonna go outside and shoot myself.

Lundy

And the way you're going, you'd probably miss.

Debra

... Thanks.

Lundy

My date was horrible. I picked her up, and I don't know Miami, of course, and I got completely lost, and she was chattering away the whole time about this Yogi master I just have to meet so by the time we even got to the restaurant I was tearing my hair out.

Debra

Oh, God. I'm sorry.

Lundy

No, it was good. It was a reminder that, uh, I shouldn't be dating.

Debra

'Course you should be.

Lundy

No. It all comes down to simple mathematics. A really beautiful relationship is a once in a lifetime thing. And I've already had mine.

Lundy

Can I offer you some tea?

Dexter

Uh, no, thank you, I'm – [thoughts] And he pours it anyway. He's trying to throw me off balance, show that I don't have the power to say no to him.

Lundy

How about some sesame crackers to go with that?

Dexter

[thoughts] So I'll say yes to everything. [speech] I'd love some.

Lundy

[checks box] Oh, sorry. Guess I ate them all.

Dexter

[thoughts] Asshole.

Lundy

So you, one of the most cautious and precise forensic specialists I've had the pleasure to work with, you performed blood work that directly led to Rodrigo walking free. I ask myself, how the hell did that happen?

Dexter

[voiceover] And did you answer, Dexter blew the case on purpose so that he could get Rodrigo off the streets for good with a cordless reciprocating saw?

Frank Lundy

What exactly is Sergeant Doakes' problem with you, Morgan?

Dexter

[voiceover] I kill people, for one.

Lundy

I thought we were out as a couple.

Debra

Out and flaunting it are two different things.

Lundy

What, don't ask, don't tell?

Debra

Works for the military.

Lundy

Not really.