Episode 7 of "Dexter: Original Sin" kicks off with Dexter skillfully pretending to be a Forensics expert at Alligator Alley, successfully pulling off the charade. While on the scene, he encounters Masuka, who assigns him the task of lifting prints from a severed arm. However, Dexter cleverly simulates fear, pretending that an alligator has snatched the evidence when no one is watching, thus neatly sidestepping the issue.
Dexter still has the responsibility of disposing of Levi Reed's body, which remains stuffed in his trunk. With Alligator Alley out of bounds, he reluctantly resorts to an alternative plan, dumping the body in the trash instead.
Returning home, Dexter indulges in a hearty plate of spaghetti, amidst Debra's frustration that he hasn't even contacted Sofia since their double date. Debra urges him to make amends, and Harry echoes her sentiments when he learns about Dexter's narrow escape at the crime scene.
Sofia soon arrives to see Dexter, and her shock turns to disbelief when she spots an empty condom wrapper on the floor of his car. Though it's merely something Dexter inadvertently stepped on while taking out the trash, Sofia is convinced that he's cheating, seeing all the supposed signs. Ultimately, she walks away from him, ending their relationship.
Dexter remains relatively unperturbed, as his primary concern lies in finding a suitable dumping ground for his next victims. Meanwhile, Debra is caught in the crossfire, as Sofia refuses to speak to her as well.
At the station, the team frantically rallies to locate Nicky Spencer, who has been missing for four days. The situation takes on a new sense of urgency when Nicky's finger, sliced off, is sent to the station.
LaGuerta, meanwhile, decides to adopt Dexter's theory and run with it, believing they have a new serial killer on their hands who is experimenting with his kills. Harry supports her, and the Captain gives LaGuerta the green light to pursue the investigation further.During the haunting flashbacks, we witness Harry's unwavering determination to see Estrada behind bars. Meanwhile, Laura, who has been operating undercover for more than a year, finds herself increasingly plagued by anxiety. She fears that their mission may not conclude on a positive note. Undeterred, Harry continues to toy with danger, alienating the two women in his life, and it becomes evident that there is no simple escape from this precarious situation.
Later that afternoon, Laura is abruptly abducted from outside her home, compelled to abandon her groceries as she is whisked away to Hector Estrada's opulent mansion. She is ordered to disrobe completely, and as they share the pool, Estrada casually mentions a significant shipment scheduled for the upcoming Tuesday. He insists that Laura accompany him to inspect it, as he eyes expansion into the Northeast. Upon her departure, Estrada assigns one of his minions to keep a vigilant watch over her.
As for playing with fire, Dexter discovers at the station that Angel is relentlessly pursuing the identity of Ferrerr's killer. Angel recognizes a distinctive ring and is eager to delve deeper into the investigation. However, Dexter persuades him otherwise, arguing that their efforts should be directed towards cases where justice is genuinely deserved.
Dexter's primary focus is on securing a new location to dispose of his bodies, but he serendipitously stumbles upon a crucial clue: Nicky's severed finger. He notices a splash of blood on the exterior of the box, which could potentially belong to the killer, considering Nicky attempted to stab their assailant before losing his finger.
That very afternoon, Deb's fortunes take a nosedive. She is dismissed from the team and suspended from school after punching one of her teammates in a fit of rage. Dexter's sage advice to her? Don't get caught in such compromising situations again.
In the early hours of the day, Dexter approaches the Captain, imparting his latest discoveries with a sense of urgency. The hesitant cut on Nicky's severed finger, a telltale sign of a cartel affiliate or someone intimately tied to Nicky, looms large in their conversation. Dexter appears to have pieced it all together, the matching blood types serving as a critical clue, while the Captain's surreptitiously concealed wrist cut hints at a deeper involvement. He insists that Dexter keep these revelations confined between them, a secret shrouded in mystery.
Yet, a chilling revelation soon unfolds—the Child Killer is none other than the Captain himself, a stunning twist that sends shockwaves through the narrative.
