La Lapala

La Lapala is a location in Season Three of the Showtime series DEXTER.

It’s a patio restaurant where Lt. Maria LaGuerta meets with ADA Miguel Prado.

Location
Miami Beach, FL

Summary

 * "Finding Freebo”

Miguel is arguing at the cafe with his brother, Ramon, who is impatient about the lack of progress in finding Freebo (the man they assume killed their brother).

"Miguel: “Freebo just called his mother's cell phone. I'll have his address by tonight.” Ramon: [forcefully] “And then you will let me deal with him.” Miguel: “Ramon, you've done your job. I'm gonna take it from here, okay? Go be with your family.” Ramon: “Don’t fucking sideline me on this, Miguel.”"

Unexpectedly, Maria walks up to their table which interrupts their arguing.

"Miguel: “Hey, Maria.” Maria: “Hey. Your assistant told me you were here.' Ramon: [accusingly] “What do you have on Freebo, Maria?” Miguel: “Ramon.” Maria: “Well, we're working on some new angles.” Ramon: [angrily] “Mm-hmm. Which means you've got shit.” Miguel: [to Maria] “Excuse us.” Miguel: [to Ramon] “Oye, coño. Go home. ‘Cause you're not helping here.”"

Ramon grimaces, shoves a chair, and storms off in a foul mood.

"Miguel: [to Maria] “Ramon and his temper.” Maria: “Yeah, I remember. But... I get it. I mean, him and Oscar were close. Miguel, I need to talk to you about something else.” Miguel: “Uh-oh. I remember that look.”"

Maria sits down across from Miguel.

"Maria: “Chicky Hines.” Miguel: [warily] “Okay.” Maria: “He didn't do that carjacking homicide. We found new evidence, and it checks out, Miguel. I think you convicted the wrong man.” Miguel: [in disbelief] “You're serious?” Maria: “I was gonna wait, I mean... the timing is... shit. But if Hines is innocent, Miguel... Miguel, I'm sorry.” Miguel: [sighs] “Oh, this is frustrating and disappointing. And, uh... I really hate my job right now. But, hey…”  [He turns on the charm]. “Don't ever think about holding back on me. Okay? Just like now, you tell me straight. That's the Maria that I've always counted on.” Maria: “Always can.” Miguel: “When all of this is behind us, I want to get together. Hmm? The three of us. You know, as friends. It's long overdue.”"

Maria nods but seems a bit disappointed that the invitation includes Miguel’s wife.

Related Pages
Ramon Prado
 * Chicky Hines
 * Fred Bowman (Freebo)
 * Oscar Prado