Dana L. Wilson

Leonard's mom finds a new best friend in Penny.

A school field trip to the hospital takes a dramatic turn when the kids witness two injured cops enter the emergency room. Meanwhile, Stephanie sets her eyes on one of the chaperones, Callie operates on the leg of the police captain and Amelia must face her feelings for Owen.

The odds are stacked against Colter as he is tasked by a convicted murderer's teenage daughter to track down a missing witness who could prove her dad's innocence.

Dexter tracks down another potential serial killer from Dr. Vogel's list. Quinn celebrates his passing of the Sergeant's exam by defending Debra's honour in a fight. Dr. Vogel begins treating Debra for her PTSD.

It's been six months since LaGuerta's murder and Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. Debra now works as a P.I. and Batista has replaced her as Lieutenant. Miami Metro investigates a murder where the victim had pieces of his brain removed.

Dexter becomes more intrigued by Hannah, while Debra gets to know local crime writer Sal Price, who has dug up some possibly incriminating dirt on Hannah. And try as she might, Debra can't stop LaGuerta from upending the Bay Harbour Butcher case…