Long-Term Care Nurse

Long-Term Care Nurse is a character in Season Four of the Showtime series DEXTER.

She works in the skilled nursing facility where Carl Haas has lived for several years in a vegetative state.

Summary

 * “Hungry Man”

Ten years earlier, the wife of Carl Haas was murdered by an unknown man. He is finally identified as Lloyd Paulson when the police hold a DNA sweep looking for the Trinity Killer.

On Thanksgiving Day, Angel Batista and Maria LaGuerta decide to visit Carl to tell him that his wife’s killer has been arrested. When a nurse leads them into Carl’s room, they are surprised to find him in an unresponsive state.

"Maria: “This is Carl Haas?” Nurse: “He's been in a persistent vegetative state for several years. Stepped off a sidewalk, got hit by a bus.” Angel: “I didn't know. It's been a long time.” Maria: “Would it be possible to have a moment alone with him?” Nurse: “Have a good turkey day.” [She nods and leaves the room.] Maria: “Tell him.” Angel: “Like he can hear me.” Maria: “He'll hear you.” Angel: “Mr. Haas, I'm the one who told you about your wife. I also promised that I'd fi -- This is pointless.” Maria: “Mr. Haas, Angel knows how much your wife meant to you. And he wants you to know…” Angel: [close to tears] “I want you to know... that we found the guy who killed her. I wish... I wish we would have found him sooner. Really, I wish he would have never killed your wife, but I can't change that. I can't change anything. But we got the guy. We got him.”"

Related Pages

 * Carl Haas
 * Lloyd Paulson