Ricky

Ricky is a character in Season One of the Showtime series DEXTER.

He's a drug dealing "associate" of Paul Bennett who shows up wanting his dues from Paul's estranged wife, Rita Bennett. He risks his neck facing Dexter Morgan but never realizes it.

Description
Ricky is in his mid-30s with light brown, curly hair and a bit of facial hair. He has a distinct shape to his face that allows for a rather sinister-looking grin. He wears a black, leather jacket over a white undershirt with several necklaces hanging down. He also wears tight blue jeans with a belt and oversized buckle.

Personality
Fake. He appears first with a cheery attitude, clearly masking his true intention of either getting his money or something equivalent to the amount. Ricky reveals that he has a violent streak, although he doesn't act on it (which probably would have led to Dexter demolishing him) and so he seems to be more bark than bite.

Summary

 * "Popping Cherry"

Rita's husband, Paul (a drug addict), had dealt with a few dealers before he was imprisoned for abuse. Unfortunately, one of the dealers finds his way to Rita's house to collect money that is owed to him. The dealer, Ricky, walks into Rita's front yard in a friendly manner, but she instantly recognizes this guy. Rita, a protective mother, moves closer to her children.

Ricky starts off by mentioning calmly to Rita that Paul still owes him for two ounces of blow, but then he gets down to business. He throws out threats, and eventually demands to take possession of her car. Dexter begins to oppose Ricky, but Rita tells him to back off and she goes inside the house to get the car keys.

Meanwhile, Ricky and Dexter face off outside. Dexter, unafraid and standing firm, boldly stares at Ricky...yet the two do not fight. Rita emerges from the house and throws the keys at Ricky, who angrily picks them up and drives away in the car. Ricky does not return for any episodes thereafter, and it is unknown what happens to Rita's car.

Quotes

 * "Look, if you want, I could go in the house, throw your furniture around, make a real mess, but what kind of message would that send to the little ones? Just give me the fucking car." - Ricky to Rita
 * “You think you can take me with your little red shovel?” ~Ricky to Dexter

Related Pages

 * Paul Bennett
 * Rita Bennett's House