[voiceover] Masuka. He's chosen the role of court jester; now we only like him when he's making us laugh. Still, there's something to be said for being a character actor. The lead players, with all those emotions – must be exhausting.
“All in the Family” · Season 3, Episode 4
In this episode: Dexter Morgan (8), Rita Bennett (2), Astor Bennett (2), Cody Bennett (2), Debra Morgan (1), Vince Masuka (1)
Hell must have froze over, because cops won't eat doughnuts anymore.
Studies show that emotional intelligence plays a greater role in individual success than anything that can be measured on the standard IQ test.
Are you calling me an emotional idiot?
If you're an idiot, then I'm a vegetable.
[voiceover, about Ramon Prado] You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Unless you order his favorite and keep him waiting. And waiting.
[voiceover] But if you play a role long enough, really commit, does it become real? Could I become real?
[voiceover] Role playing. It's such an important part of growing up. When we were kids, whatever role Deb assigned me - evil monster, treacherous Nazi, horrible alien - I played them to perfection. [...] The only roles I had trouble with were the good guys - heroes, knights in shining armor. It just never felt right.
Dexter and I have something we want to talk to you about.
What?
We're having a baby.
Um... You're gonna have a new little brother or little sister to play with.
Which one?
Which one would you like?
A puppy.
You can have a puppy and a baby.
Dexter, what is it?
My life has always felt like an unanswered question. A string of days and nights, waiting for something to happen, but I didn't know what.
Why is he acting so weird?
I don't know.
Rita, we're connected. Wherever I am, I feel you and the kids with me. You're what makes me real. I want us to always go out for banana splits. And replant the lemon tree that keeps dying. And I never, ever want to miss a pizza night. And that's how I know I want to marry you. Because something as simple as pizza night's the highlight of my week. But not without the kids. [leans down by Cody and Astor] Cody, Astor, you guys are my family. I'm gonna hang on to you for dear life. Please, say yes.
[Rita looks to Cody and Astor and they both nod their approval]
Yes! Yes, we will marry you!
[voiceover] Most actors toil in obscurity, never stepping into the spotlight. But if you hone your craft, work diligently, you might just find yourself cast in the role of a lifetime.
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