Manager (Il Bistro Vino)

Manager (Il Bistro Vino) is a character in Season Two of the Showtime series DEXTER.

He presents Lila and Dexter with a bottle of champagne for their faux anniversary.

Summary

 * “That Night, a Forest Grew”

After selling her large art installation, Lila invites Dexter to dinner at a fancy restaurant. However, when they arrive that night, the hostess tells them they're booked solid. Lila, though, won’t take no for an answer. She claims to have made a reservation two months ago, and spins a romantic tale about it being their ten-year wedding anniversary. The soft-hearted hostess believes Lila’s story and finds a table for them.

Once they’re seated, Lila congratulates Dexter for taking control of his addiction, and he starts to believe that he can turn his life around. They stare into each other’s eyes and begin to kiss. Just then, the restaurant’s manager stops at their table.

"Manager: [as he sets down two glasses of champagne] “You're making us all look bad. I'm the manager of Il Bistro Vino. Happy anniversary -- on the house.” Lila: “Thank you.” Lila: [to Dexter] “Oh, did you hear that, darling?” Dexter: “Oh, I heard it, darling.”"

The manager motions to a waiter to leave a bottle of champagne that’s chilling in a bucket of ice.

"Manager: [as he walks away] “Enjoy your evening.” Lila: “Thank you.” Lila: [to Dexter] “Happy anniversary, my love.” Dexter: “Aren't we in recovery?” Lila: “Oh, this? It's just bubbles. We're not gonna shoot it up, are we?” Dexter: “You really have a way. You know that?” Lila: “A way of what?” Dexter: “Of whatever the hell you want.” Lila: “Well, here's to ten more glorious years of whatever the hell I want.”"

Related Pages

 * Il Bistro Vino
 * Hostess (Il Bistro Vino)
 * Lila West