- Dexter is torn between fleeing the country with Hannah and Harrison or taking Saxon out for good. Dexter's inaction results in a grisly and unexpected consequence.
- Dexter removes all of the evidence pointing to his relationship with Vogel before calling the police. Elway and Clayton suspect that Debra is harboring Hannah. Saxon offers Dexter a deal that the two will leave each other alone; Dexter agrees, but secretly plans to kill him before leaving. With a hurricane approaching Miami, Hannah goes to the airport to wait for Dexter, but she is followed by Elway. Meanwhile, Dexter captures Saxon, but realizes that he no longer has murderous urges in response to his relationship with Hannah. Instead of killing Saxon, Dexter calls Debra to arrest him, but Clayton tails Debra and unknowingly interferes. Saxon kills Clayton and escapes after shooting Debra.
- Open with Dexter at Vogel's place. He goes through her files to erase any records she has of him. Miami Metro arrives and begins to process the scene. Dexter tells Angel and Quinn that Vogel called him to her house and he found the door kicked in and her dead.
Dexter returns home and tells Debra what happened with Vogel. He wants to go after Saxon and Debra plans to help, though she'll be going through proper channels at work. Debra leaves the room and Hanna arrives with an itinerary. He says Vogel's death doesn't change their plan but he needs to find Saxon in the two days before they leave.
Dexter has Sylvia Prado sell his apartment and she is confident it will get numerous offers.
Masuka tells Dexter he spent the entire night at Vogel's place and came up empty on prints or trace evidence. Online Dexter finds a hospital he thinks might be Saxon's kill spot.
Dexter is called into the interrogation room where Quinn is questioning Saxon. He says he's there to clear his name in Cassie's murder. Dexter takes a DNA swab and Saxon leaves. Dexter finds Debra unpacking her stuff and tells her about Saxon. Dexter tells her this will help them pin down Saxon's true identity. He says he wants him taken care of and doesn't care how it happens.
While looking for supplies in Quinn's desk Debra finds that he hasn't gotten rid of the engagement ring.
At the hospital Dexter finds Saxon's kill room. Harry thinks Dexter should stake out the building. Dexter says he doesn't have time, he needs Saxon dead soon, regardless of who kills him. Dexter finds a laptop containing everything Saxon downloaded from Vogel's computer, as well as all of Saxon's kills.
Clayton swings by Debra's desk and asks about a person signing into the ER with Harrison using her name and address. Debra claims it was her.
After Vogel's service Matthews suggest they go for a drink. At the bar Matthews tells Dexter Miami Metro will always be his home. He orders him to stick around and have a few more drinks. Masuka apologizes to Nikki for getting worked up over the weed thing. Quinn talks to Dexter about getting back together with Debra, essentially asking for his blessing. Dexter is fine with it. Sylvia calls with word there is a cash offer. Angel brings everybody together at the bar and proposes a toast for Dexter and Harrison.
Dexter arrives at the apartment and sees that Saxon is the one making the offer. Inside he asks if Dexter can show him the apartment and Sylvia leaves them alone. Saxon proposes the two of them walk away from each other and they live their separate lives. He gave his mother a choice to pick him. When she didn't he needed to kill her for catharsis. Saxon promises Dexter that if he doesn't agree to the proposal he'll come after his family. Dexter agrees to the deal, but via voiceover we know Dexter is still planning to kill Saxon.
Clayton goes to see Elway and says he thinks Debra has Hannah at her place. He wants Elway to help him by looking around.
Elway shows up at Debra's place with some of her personal items. He says he wants to talk and walks inside without waiting for an invite. She rudely asks him to get lost. Debra tells Hannah that Elway and Clayton are on to her. Hannah calls Dexter, who turns around and comes to Debra's. The plan is for Hannah to leave early. There is a storm on the way and Debra thinks Dexter should leave with Hannah. He is insistent Hannah go ahead.
Debra drops Hannah at a hotel. They say their good-byes and Debra asks her to take of her brother.
Dexter emails video of Saxon's murders to a local TV station. Harry thinks he's sounding like "the old Dexter." Dexter says the only thing he really needs is Hannah.
Quinn gets the report that Saxon's DNA proves he was Vogel's son.
Debra drops by Dexter's place with food and fills him in on Saxon. Dexter wants her to leave, saying he's "expecting company." She locks the door and says nothing will prevent her from having one more night with Dexter.
Clayton's team and Elway search Debra's place. They don't find anything incriminating but Elway sees what looks like Hannah's search for plane tickets.
Debra expresses concern that nobody will be there for her if she falls apart. Dexter thinks she's strong enough to handle anything that happens on her own. She points out that the code wasn't the only reason he was a good brother. She turns on the TV and sees that Dexter has forced Saxon's hand with the video.
While pumping gas Saxon sees that his face is all over the TV. He mutters "f'n Dexter" and drives off.
Saxon breaks into Dexter's place. He sneaks into Dexter room with a knife. But just before he can do anything Dexter springs up and grabs him. Debra is right behind with gun drawn. Dexter tells Debra to leave.
Saxon wakes up in his own kill chair. The two talk about Miami and relationships. Dexter tells him he loves Hannah and thinks about her all the time. For the first time Dexter doesn't even want to be there for what is usually his favorite part. "I don't need to kill you," Dexter says. Dexter puts a gag in Saxon's mouth and calls Debra with a change of plans.
Debra drives to the hospital with Clayton right behind her. Inside Dexter tells her to take the credit for capturing him. Outside Debra and Dexter hug and she sends him off to catch his plane. Dexter gets into his car and Harry asks him if he's sure. Dexter says he is and Harry tells him he no longer needs him. Dexter drives away and Debra calls for back-up.
Clayton bursts into the room where Saxon is tied up. Saxon claims he was abducted and talks Clayton into untying him. Saxon stabs Clayton, then shoots Debra in the stomach when she rushes into the room. She gets off one shot, chasing Saxon off before calling in her own shooting.
Dexter and Harrison head for the airport. His voiceover talks about how bright his future seems to be.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content