Dry Cleaning Worker

Dry Cleaning Worker is a character in Season Three of the Showtime series DEXTER.

She explains to Miguel Prado why she was unable to remove a bloodstain from a shirt.

Summary

 * “Go Your Own Way”

Dexter Morgan is let into Miguel's house by the housekeeper after Dexter lies that he's researching a best man's gift for Miguel. In Miguel’s study, Dexter finds Ellen Wolf's ring hidden in a cigar box. He steals the ring and leaves a dry cleaner claim receipt in its place.

When Miguel arrives home to retrieve some of his belongings, he discovers Ellen’s ring is missing. Miguel takes the claim slip to the dry cleaner and is given the same shirt that he had previously given to Dexter, which supposedly had Freebo's blood on it.

"Dry Cleaning Worker: [to Miguel] “Please, sir, this stain just wouldn't come out. You know, once blood sets, it's really hard to get out, so no charge.” Miguel just nods, takes the shirt, and leaves."

Miguel then heads to the police station and motions for Dexter to go up to the roof. He angrily shows Dexter the shirt and demands the ring back, but Dexter mocks him. After a tense back and forth, Miguel loses his temper.

"Miguel: “I am the last person you wanna fuck with, because I will fuck you back in ways you never even imagined! An anonymous tip, couple of search warrants. Hmm? Who knows what the police might find in your apartment or in that little boat of yours. You got the ring. I GOT CITY FUCKING HALL!' Dexter: “Wow. I didn't get it before, Miguel, but you can't be reasoned with, guilted, controlled. This whole back-and-forth game for leverage is pointless.” Miguel: (enraged) “That's right! I'll do what I want when I want to whomever I want! Count on it!' Dexter: (smiling slightly) “I will.'"

This confrontation cements Dexter's determination to kill Miguel.

Related Pages

 * Miguel Prado
 * Norma