Deputy Sheriff West

Deputy Sheriff West is a character in Season Four of the Showtime series DEXTER.

He releases Dexter Morgan from a cell after calling his wife to pick him up.

Summary

 * “The Getaway”

Dexter is brought in by two deputies after he loses his temper at an angry driver and smashes the guy’s phone. Dexter realizes that he acted like an amateur and risks getting caught by leaving Arthur Mitchell unconscious in his van. While he waits, Dexter grows more determined to kill Arthur himself to know that he’s gone -- for his family.

His thoughts are interrupted by Deputy West.

"Deputy: “Dexter Morgan?” Dexter: “Yeah.” Deputy: “It's your lucky day.” Dexter: “Yeah. It feels like it.” Deputy: “We're outta bunks for the night.” [Wall clock displays 3:35 p.m.] “There's a shot Arthur's still unconscious,” Dexter thought. “Bummer,” he said. Deputy: “Yeah, well, budget cuts are gettin' worse and worse. But since you're Miami Metro, we figured we could at least do you the favor of calling your wife, have her come pick you up.” Dexter: (feeling no gratitude) “My wife?”"

He finds a solemn Rita waiting for him. “How is it I can kill people and feel no regret,” Dexter thought, “but disappointing Rita makes me feel like the scum of the earth?”

Once in the car, with Rita driving, they have an awkward conversation.

"Dexter: “I'm sorry.” Rita: 'I know.” Dexter: “I just had a... bad day and... let it get to me, I guess.” Rita: “First it was smashing that light, which was weird. And then you punched Elliot, which I actually liked. But now you... pick a fight with a sheriff? I don't understand. I want to, but...” Dexter: “I wish I could explain.” Rita: “Try. Please.” Dexter: “Sometimes I'm... just goin' along, and everything seems okay, and then this... darkness creeps in, and it takes over.” Rita: “Makes you sound crazy.” Dexter: “Maybe I am.” Rita: “No. No, I don't believe that.”"

Related Pages

 * Angry Driver
 * Rita Morgan