[voiceover] There are times in our lives when everything seems to go wrong. When despite our best efforts, and for no apparent rhyme or reason, tragedy strikes.... And there are other times when everything goes just perfectly. That's how the last year has been for me.
“Those Kinds of Things” · Season 6, Episode 1
In this episode: Dexter Morgan (14), Angel Batista (5), Debra Morgan (4), Jamie (3), Joey Quinn (2), Harry Morgan (1)
I've learned that periods of darkness can overcome us at any time. But I've also found that I'm able to endure, overcome, and in the process grown stronger. Smarter. Better. All is well in my little corner of the world.
[Dexter returns home]
Dexter!
Hey, Jamie. [voiceover] It's not what you're thinking.
Hey, Dex.
[voiceover] It's really not what you're thinking.
What you said in there, do you really believe that? Do you really believe in nothing?
Well, I suppose I believe in a certain set of principles.
What kind of principles?
Well, a set of rules on how to conduct myself in the world so I don't get into trouble.
You can believe whatever you want to believe - or not believe whatever you want to believe but it's not just about you anymore. You're a father. What about Harrison? you have to think about what you want him to believe.
High school. A small world onto itself, combining all the warmest elements of a federal work camp with those of a third world poultry farm. It's a miracle I graduated without killing anyone.
You've had a personal tragedy. Unlike everyone else, you look better than you did twenty years ago and you've got a cool job. Put all that together, and it makes you...
Popular.
How's it feel?
I hate it.
C'mon, it's great. Most of the people here would love to be popular.
Most people don't have two rolls of duct tape, eighty yards of plastic sheeting and a surgical saw in their trunk.
I have no idea what Hammer time is. Or how it differs from regular time.
Wishbone. Hail Mary. Buttonhook. Nothing is what it seems.
Hey, uh, could we talk in private?
Yeah, go ahead.
No I mean like, later, over dinner.
Why?
What's the big deal?
That's what I'm asking you. You're being weird.
You're being weird.
Okay, now you're being weird and stupid.
Did you take Harrison for his preschool interview?
Yeah, I did.
Good, because Audi really liked it there.
She didn't find it scary? The statues, and the, you know.
The crucifix. That's a very powerful image of the sacrifice that was made for us. All kids have to learn those kinds of things.
[voiceover] Those kinds of things. [aloud] Sorry, but why?
[voiceover] Fast reflexes. I hate jocks.
[Joe is on Dexter's table]
What would Jesus have done? Seriously now. How do you reconcile your belief in a higher power, in a God, with what you've done?
JJoe
What difference does it makes?
I'm just curious.
JJoe
So, what, I'm supposed to defend my beliefs to you?
If you don't mind.
JJoe
Look - I - I - I mean - everyone makes mistakes. Th-they do things they shouldn't do and - they're only human but God - God forgives us.
Really, it's as simple as that? You kill someone, God forgives you for it? So I could kill you and God would forgive me.
[voiceover] Life is good. I'm not at all unhappy - I'm quite content to go about my life believing in nothing, with no fear that there might be something more out there.... But I also have a son, and I also have to think about what he wants, and what's best for him, because who knows? Maybe he'll grow up to be someone who wants to think about...those kinds of things.
Did you take Harrison for his preschool interview?
Yeah, I did.
Good, cos Auri really liked it there.
She didn't find it scary? The statues, and the... You know.
The crucifix. That's a very powerful image of the sacrifice that was made for us. All kids have to learn those kind of things.
[Voiceover: Those kinds of things.] Sorry, but why? I only ask, because I wasn't brought up with much church experience.
No, that's OK. These are good questions. It's the catechism.
And they need to learn that, because...
God has put a desire for himself in every person.
Look, I know this is a little basic, but how do we even know there is a God? You know, just so I can explain it to Harrison.
Oh, well... Well, there is a God, because in... In every one of us there is a moral sense of goodness.
[Voiceover: OK.]
But honestly, when you really get down to it, it's all about faith. It's something you feel, not something you can explain. This is very hard to put into words.
[Voiceover: Because it makes no sense.] Thanks, Angel, you've really made it all much more clear.
Sure - always happy to help.
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