Hardware Store Clerk

Hardware Store Clerk is a character in Season Four of the Showtime series DEXTER.

He encourages Arthur Mitchell aka The Trinity Killer to buy a framing hammer.

Summary

 * “Dirty Harry”

In preparation for a bludgeoning murder, Arthur looks over the various hammers in a hardware store, unsure of which one to buy. He appears anxious, and his eyes are slightly teary.

"Clerk: “Can I help you?” Arthur: “I'm taking on a project.” Clerk: “How big?” Arthur: “Almost more than I can handle. And I don't have a lot of time.” Clerk: “Maybe you need another hand or two. There's plenty of laborers out there.” Arthur: “No, no. I work alone.” Clerk: “Sounds like you need the right tool for the job.” Arthur: “So much work. But I have to finish what I started, right?” Clerk: “Yeah, I -- I guess.” Arthur: “What would you do?” Clerk: “Me? Oh, I'd go with the framing hammer. Got a lot of heft. It's versatile. You can't go wrong. [He hands one to Arthur.] Arthur: “I see what you mean. You've been very helpful.”"

Later, Arthur uses the hammer to bludgeon a man at an office plaza, as Dexter Morgan watches on a security camera.

Aftermath

 * “If I Had a Hammer”

While at a Four Walls One Heart build site, Arthur uses the hammer to work on the frame of a new house. Later, he gives it to Dexter as a gift.


 * “Hello, Dexter Morgan”

Dexter frames Stan Beaudry by leaving Arthur’s hammer at his shack. The next day, Debra Morgan finds it and it’s taken into evidence.


 * “The Getaway”

Arthur is taken to a backyard bomb shelter by Dexter, who then kills him with a hammer.

Trivia

 * The name of the store is on business cards on the counter.
 * B & B Hardware was a real store in Long Beach, CA, until it closed in 2010.
 * The hammer is described as a “Grant 24-ounce framing hammer.”

Related Pages

 * 100 Oceangate
 * Arthur Mitchell
 * Earl Doorman
 * Mike