Priest (Funeral)

Priest (Funeral) is a character in Season Two of the Showtime series DEXTER.

He delivers an eulogy for Paul Bennett.

Summary

 * “Waiting to Exhale”

Against Dexter’s objections, Rita Bennett holds a funeral for her abusive ex-husband, Paul. At the church, Dexter sits with her, Astor, and Cody, while trying to listen to the Catholic priest.

"Priest: “But that is not the entire story of who this man was. Born into innocence as are all of God's children...are truly the living personification of God’s... through the magic of family, giving love and receiving love, it was with his children, that he truly flourished. It was with his children that he, for all his blemishes, re-embraced the perfect innocence. And it was through his children that once again God's smiled on Paul Bennett. And now the family will come forward for a few moments of silent prayer.”"

Rita and the children kneel at Paul’s casket as Dexter sits alone, staring at a statue of Jesus. Suddenly, the priest appears in front of him. He bends over, takes Dexter’s hand, and says that he’s so sorry for his loss. Dexter stammers, “Thank you...Father,” and the priest returns to the altar.

Related Pages

 * Paul Bennett
 * St. Peter's Catholic Church