Lab Tech 1

Lab Tech 1 is a character in Season Two of the Showtime series DEXTER.

He is one of three FBI forensic technicians assigned by Special Agent Frank Lundy to work on the Bay Harbor Butcher Case.

Summary

 * “Resistance Is Futile”

Upon arrival at work, Dexter is told by Angel Batista that Lundy has a suspect for the Bay Harbor Butcher. He adds that Lundy believes it’s someone who works in the department, and he’s brought in more Feds. This news disturbs Dexter and he heads for his lab. Before he enters, Vince Masuka motions him aside.

"Vince: [quietly] “We've got company.” Dexter: [looks at FBI agents] “Yeah, I noticed.” Vince: “Not there -- in there…” [nodding at lab]  “Waiting for you. Lundy brought in his own forensic techs.” Dexter: “What are they looking for?” Vince: [scoffs] “Think they'd tell me? I'm just the LFI... Lead forensics investigator -- or at least I used to be. Well, fuck them. They can have their fucking title and the acronym that goes with it -- fucking Indian Givers!”"

Dexter opens his lab’s door to find two men and a woman inside, each wearing a white lab coat.

"Lab Tech 1: “Dexter Morgan.” Dexter: “In the flesh.” Lab Tech I: “Please give me your access code for the forensics database.” Lab Tech 2: “I’d like you to walk me through your filing system.” Lab Tech 3: “I'll need a breakdown of your evidentiary procedure and protocol.” Dexter: “Something particular I can help you with?” Lab Tech 1: “We just need your help navigating the lab. Your code, please.” Dexter: “May I?”"

Lab Tech 1 frowns, stands up, and lets Dexter sit at the computer. As Dexter types in the password, the tech peers over his shoulder.

If they're looking for proof, they won't find it, Dexter thought. ''Not here at least. I may have briefly rebelled against Harry, but I learned my lessons well.''

"Lab Tech 1: [to Dexter] “The chair? The chair?”"

As the lab techs go through Dexter’s files, they ignore him and refuse his help.

"Lab Tech 2: “Okay. That takes us through ‘95's discoverable notes. ‘94.” Dexter: “How far back are you looking?” [The techs don’t answer.] Lab Tech 1: “Let's start with knife wounds.” Dexter: “To search by cause of death, go to the upper right-hand --” Lab Tech 1: “It's okay. I'm good.”"

''They're wasting their time here. Now if they had a warrant for my apartment, they'd find blood slides and killing tools. Got to move those. Gotta dispose of Jimenez. Instead, I'm waiting for the fat man to sing.''

"Dexter: [helpfully] “Why don't I just --” Lab Tech 1: [annoyed] “I've got it.” Dexter: “It'll be faster --” Lab Tech 1: [forcefully]  “I've got it! In fact, I think we can get along on our own from here.”"

''And he sings. '' Dexter throws up his hands, grabs his bag, and leaves as the techs stare at him.

On his way out, he hears Lila Tournay laughing, and notices her surrounded by a few of his co-coworkers. He ends up going with them to Miami Beach Bar to keep an eye on Lila.

Later, when Dexter arrives home, he discovers that his blood slide box is gone. He assumes that it’s in the possession of Special Agent Lundy, and he will be arrested. Just then, FBI Agents knock on the door and say they’ve been instructed by Lundy to bring Dexter to the station. After he arrives, Dexter is very relieved to learn that James Doakes is the prime suspect because the blood slides were found in his car.

"Matthews: “What happens now is we need you to analyze and match these slides immediately.” Dexter: “Me?” Matthews: “I'm keeping the forensics in-house. The public needs to see our strength now. Their trust in us is about to take a major ass-fucking. Now, I'm making you first forensic tech in the chain of custody with these slides. I figure you have more motivation than most to see Doakes brought to justice, so I know you'll be thorough.”"

Dexter takes the blood slide box into his lab, shuts the door, closes the blinds, and begins to process the slides. ''Looks like I won't find any prints or DNA on this box. I can chalk it up to how careful Doakes is. Harry had strict rules about not hurting the innocent, and for all his fury... Doakes is innocent. But there's also the number one rule -- Don't Get Caught. Still, he'll fight this, and I'll have to disprove him. He could win... or he could end up paying for my crimes.''

The door opens to reveal the three techs, now smiling.

"Lab Tech 1: [politely] “Morning. Mr. Morgan, uh, Special agent Lundy thought you might need our help.” Dexter: “Please come in.” Lab Tech 1: [dismissively] “Um, sorry about all the secrecy yesterday. We were reviewing Sergeant Doakes' cases, and -- well, you understand.” Dexter: “I need you to do the liquid extractions and centrifuging on these samples. The cells just started digesting.” Lab Tech 1: “Then we'll, um, come back in twelve hours.” Dexter: [firmly] “The samples should be watched at all times. Don't let anyone in or out of the lab, and don't let the incubator dip below 37 Celsius. And please, don't touch anything. You understand.”"

Dexter hands his lab coat to the stunned Lab Tech 1, and walks out, closing the door. That was satisfying, he thought.

Related Pages

 * Bay Harbor Butcher Case
 * Blood Slide Boxes
 * Code of Harry
 * James Doakes