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[voiceover] I always thought hardening arteries squeezed the life out of my father. But it was me. Harry gazed into the eyes of his creation and saw evil, pure and simple. My evil. It killed him.
That shit about your father. You wanna talk about it?
About what? That my life is one tragic mistake?
We've all felt that at one time or another. I know I have.
Did you happen to be stuffing a human leg into a garbage bag at that point?
[voiceover] Harry's heart gave out when he saw what's inside me. He thought he could tame it, give it a purpose, help it find a place in the natural order. Guess he was wrong.
[voiceover] It won't be long now. I can hang this on Doakes and then ... then what? Years of trials and appeals. With him pointing his finger and calling me killer. For such a neat monster I'm making an awfully big mess.
[voiceover] I'm the helpful handyman. How evil can I possibly be?
In the long run it would be easier on Deb. Rita. Better than watching me dragged in like an animal. Which, let's face it, will happen. Some day.
If I do this, I need a day to get my affairs in order.
That's fine. Tie me up, throw me in the trunk, come on, let's go.
I really enjoyed our conversations, James. I lie to everyone I know. Except my victims, right before I kill them. It's hard to establish much of a rapport there. Sorry about the cage.
[voiceover] Sleep, what a concept. I can't believe I actually contemplated turning myself in. This is so much better than a prison cell. I can squeeze fresh orange juice, savor a fine French roast, grab a morning workout. Okay, working out I could have done in prison. But still, I'm free.
Who put you in there?
A fucking psycho. And he could be back any minute. Grab that key, right behind you on the wall.
Who is he?
His name is Dexter Morgan. I need you to open this gate.
Why would he do that, put you in there?
Because I found out that he's the fucking Bay Harbor Butcher! Please, just open this fucking gate!
He's the Butcher ...?
This is what I've been trying to tell you.
What's in there?
Exactly what you think it is. It's evidence. And I saw what happened. I really need to get out this cage, lady.
Poor thing, all alone ...
I'm okay. Just open the gate.
Not you, Dexter. Hiding such an enormous secret ... what burden that's got to be. No wonder he was so shut down.
What are you? His accomplice?
His soulmate.
What do you think I wanted?
To know what it's like. To feel something that deeply. Anything. That's why you hang out in recovery groups. You're emotionally colorblind. You use the right words, you pantomime the right behavior, but the feelings never come to pass.
It's not true.
It is, Lila. You know the dictionary definition of emotions. Longing, joy, sorrow. But you have no idea what any of those things actually feel like.
[voiceover] It's strange to have a creation out there. A deeply mutated version of yourself, running loose and screwing everything up... I wonder if this is how parents feel.
[voiceover] Not long ago I had a dream that people could see me for what I am. And for a brief instant in time, the world actually saw my bodies of work. Some even cheered. But as it turns out, nobody mourns the wicked. Sorry, James.
I think Harry knew that from the start. That's why he gave me a code. It cost him his life, but it kept me alive through incredible trials. The code is mine now, and mine alone. So too are the relationships I cultivate.
They're not just disguises anymore. I need them. Even if they make me vulnerable. My father might not approve, but I'm no longer his disciple. I'm a master now. An idea transcended into life.
And so this is my new path. Which is a lot like the old one, only mine. To stay on that path I need to work harder, explore new rituals, evolve. Am I evil? Am I good? I'm done asking those questions. I don't have the answers. Does anyone?
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