Judge Belford

Judge Belford is a character in Season Four of the Showtime series DEXTER.

He marries Angel Batista and Maria LaGuerta, with Dexter Morgan signing as a witness.

Summary

 * “Hello, Dexter Morgan”

Captain Thomas Matthews sternly orders LaGuerta and Batista into her office, where he confronts them about their behavior.

"Matthews: “This is security footage Of a robbery in Coconut Grove last night. Fortunately, our detectives were able to i.D. the suspect and make an arrest. But they sent this up to me for a whole other reason. A half hour before, the security cameras recorded this.” Batista: “Chief, we were off duty, and...” Matthews: “Two of my senior people who had signed sworn affidavits with the department stating that there was no romantic involvement between them.” LaGuerta: “If you'd just let me explain...” Matthews: “There's nothing to explain. You both lied under oath. You committed perjury, and that's a felony.” LaGuerta: “Look, I understand that we made a mistake, and if necessary, we're willing to accept the consequences, but this is --” Matthews: “You went back on your word, and then you rubbed my face in it. Your board of review hearing is the day after tomorrow. I suggest you call your union reps and start looking into career alternatives.” LaGuerta: “Wait a se -- hang on. This isn't the first time that you and I have squared off, so what exactly is your beef with me? My gender? My race? What?” Matthews: “Your arrogance.”"

Later, while Dexter is gathering DNA to frame Stan Beaudry, Batista calls him and demands that he immediately return to the station. When Dexter arrives, he finds LaGuerta and Batista in her office, along with an older man sitting at her desk.

"Dexter: “I'm here.” Belford: “This is our witness?” LaGuerta: “Uh, Dexter Morgan, say hello to Judge Belford.” Belford: (to Dexter) I need you to sign here and here. And can I see some i.D.?”"

Dexter presents his laminated ID to the judge, who briefly looks at it.

"Bedford: “Well, these are the kind of life sentences I like to hand out. Angel, you may kiss the bride.” Batista: (about to kiss Maria) “Excuse me, Dex.” Belford: “And I'm late for my tee time. Enjoy your life together.”"

Batista and LaGuerta thank the judge as he departs.

"Dexter: “Did you two just get married?” Batista: “According to that piece of paper, we did. You can be the first to congratulate us.” Dexter: “Mazel tov. That's what I got called in for?” Batista: “You're the only one that knows about us.” LaGuerta: “Yeah, so keep it to yourself.” Batista: (to Maria) “Come here.” [They again kiss.)"

Just then a Detective enters the office with an update about the surveillance in Christine Hill’s apartment.

When Matthews learns about the marriage, he is outraged, but LaGuerta and Batista are able to keep their jobs.

Related Pages

 * Maria LaGuerta
 * Angel Batista
 * Thomas Matthews
 * Interrupting Detective