6. A Little Reflection

Dexter is convinced that Zack Hamilton killed Norma Rivera but has no proof and takes to following him whenever he can. He's more than a bit surprised to follow him to Dr. Vogel's office. She admits that Zach is a new patient but refuses to talk about his case. Batista is under pressure from Deputy Chief Tom Matthews to make a decision on who to promote to sergeant. When Quinn learns he didn't get the job, he redoubles his effort to solve the Rivera murder. With Dexter tagging along, it becomes obvious - to Dexter at least - that Zack is stalking his next victim, ...

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Dexter investigates Zach and confirms that he murdered Norma. Vogel wants to teach Harry's Code to Zach, but Dexter is skeptical. Deb helps her boss, Elway, prove his sister's boyfriend is being unfaithful. After being denied the sergeant's position, Quinn zealously investigates Zach. Dexter captures Zach just before he kills his father, not his father's latest mistress as expected. Dexter binds Zach in a kill room. Zach confesses to killing Norma to protect his mother, whose alcoholism stems from his father's marital indiscretions. Zach's noble motives convince Dexter to let Zach go and teach him Harry's Code. Later, while eating dinner at Deb's, Debra and Dexter are drugged by Hannah McKay.

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