Dexter turned the key to gain access inside of his 1100 square foot Miami bachelor pad. Jamie, his longtime and loyal nanny, was reading a book to Harrison. Harrison is a blonde fair-skinned three year-old with rosy cheeks and a mouth the shape of a cupid's bow. He sits there waving his hands in delight at the sight of his father Dexter Morgan. Jamie Batista, who is the sister of Sgt. Angel Batista, is an attractive 21 year old girl with sights set on attending graduate school and during the day plays part time nanny to Dexter's son. She has long flowing black hair the color of licorice, an hourglass figure, and a golden tan that is the envy of all Miami women.

"I was just about to put Harrison to bed." Jamie says eagerly.

"Thanks Jamie" Dexter replied.

Today was an exhausting day for Dexter. He was assigned the arduous task of killing Bill Compton and now faced the fact of knowing he would become hated by every vampire in the state of Louisiana and perhaps across the world. Bill lived in Peru at one time, and befriended a number of Peruvian vampires. He was popular in the state of New York, after donating several millions of dollars to the Museum of Modern Art. Mayor Michael Bloomberg even named a street after Bill called Compton Place which is located near St. Marks and 2nd Ave in Manhattan. Bill has managed to catapult his fame to a level where he became one of the most beloved vampires of all time. As much as Eric was loved in Miami by the local residents, as was Bill with the rest of America. Dexter knew he had a lot to contend with and this was going to be a large dinner on his kill plate, but he had to remind himself that this kill wasn't about Bill Compton. This kill was about Vincent Chapelle, and what he did to his entire family. This man had to die.

"Harrison wants you to tuck him in," Jamie said.

Dexter thanked Jamie and she grabbed her school books and left the apartment. Dexter walked quietly into Harrison's room, and saw his son cuddled underneath the Spongebob covers on his bed. Dexter adjusted Harrison's pillow and delicately placed his lips on the crown of Harrison's golden blonde hair. He stroked the side of his cheek and told little innocent Harrison how much his Daddy loved him. Harrison embraced his father, and Dexter felt like puddy in his own son's tiny little arms. This was the only time Dexter felt human, when he was with his son. As he nestled the covers under Harrison's chin and gave him another kiss on the cheek goodnight, Dexter walked towards the door of his son's bedroom. He kept the night light on because he knew Harrison was afraid of the dark. He turned off the main light and looked back at his son in the doorway. He knew that by killing Vincent Chapelle, he would not only be doing the right thing for himself, but he would be doing right by his son. This man had to be put away forever, never to return.

The next morning at Miami Metro PD, Lt. Deb Morgan and Captain Maria LaGuerta was having a brief exchange in front of the coffee machine inside the break area. Lt. Morgan is sister to Dexter and also his boss. Cap LaGuerta has had an adversarial relationship with Deb for many years, and today was no different than any other day. The two were arguing about the Vincent Chapelle case. The case went cold 2 years ago after no DNA or prints were found at the crime scenes. Deb insisted that homicide should re-open the case, and of course LaGuerta had her own opposition. She decided to keep it closed and focus on current activity and a new case that just started with a man who is masquerading himself as Jack The Ripper and kills prostitutes on demand.

"What a bunch a fucking fucktards around this place," said Deb as LaGuerta swiftly left after she had her last word.

Dexter walks up with a box of assorted doughnuts and hands a glazed one over to Deb.

"What's wrong sis?" Dexter asked inquisitively.

"I'm trying to convince LaGuerta to reopen the Chapelle case. I found some information that may be relevant to getting this asstwad caught."

Dexter's red flag raised. He thought Deb was over with this case as well as the rest of homicide. He knew once the case went cold, which he was responsible for, that it was his one and only chance to get rid of Vincent once and for all.

"What information did you find?" Dexter was afraid to ask.

"As it turns out, there was a witness who said they saw Vincent Chapelle's sister, Mina the day right before she was killed. The witness, who later ended up dead, told Miami detectives that there was a vampire seen with Mina in a bar called Merlotte's in Bon Temps, Louisiana. It looks like Vincent may be connected with vampires, I'm not sure how or why, but that's what I want to find out."

The last thing Dexter wanted was for his sister to get one step closer to Vincent. Vincent was all his.

"Deb, I think you should take LaGuerta's advice and drop this case. Besides, you're a lieutenant now, leave the detective work to your subordinates. You've got more responsibility now to the entire department. " Dexter advised.

"Since when did you take sides with LaGuerta?" Deb asked incredulously.

"I'm not taking sides with anybody. I just don't want you to feel overwhelmed with your new duties and focus on old cold cases from two years ago. Vincent is a ghost now.

"Dexter puts down the box of doughnuts and pours himself a cup of coffee.

"What is with this Jack-The-Ripper wannabee?" asked Dexter eager to change the subject.

"He's sloppy. It's only a matter of time we'll find this fuckface. There's a briefing in ten minutes. I'll see you there in a bit."

Deb takes another doughnut out of the box and leaves the break room. Dexter loves his sister to death, but her propensity for obtuse language can sometimes come off as abrasive. Dexter goes into his office and shuts the door. He turns on his computer and pulls up Vincent Chapelle's case file. Vincent Chapelle, 42 years old. White male. Six feet and three inches in height. He has a build like The Termintor and the face of Abercrombie & Fitch underwear model. He has good looks, brains, and an unlimited disposal of income. His father is an oil tycoon that owns reserves in Dallas, and his mother is a district court judge in Miami. It is no wonder that the man doesn't feel any responsibility for his actions; he has immense wealth and the law on his side. In 2010, Vincent killed his entire family. His wife and three children. The kids were ages 18, 13, and 11. The children were found in their beds killed execution style, and his wife was strangled to death in their living room. The wife's body was completely drained of blood. It was believed initially a vampire may have been the culprit. However, things didn't add up when the children were found with an assassin's bullet to each of their heads. The bullets found in the victims, was the same gun were registered to Vincent Chapelle's sister Mina. Mina was questioned and unfortunately was killed a few weeks after the homicides and the case was closed. It was believed Mina was responsible for the murders, but Dexter did more digging. The gun was registered to Mina, but so were four other guns that were missing in her home. One evening Dexter broke into the home of Vincent Chapelle and found some startling evidence. He found the four guns registered under Mina's name and he found a DNA blood report showing the blood type of his wife and children. Why would Vincent need a blood analysis of his family? Vampires. Vincent was planning to use his own family's blood to feed vampires.

However, Vincent was a hard man to catch. It was believed by some he was being protected by a pack of wolves who worked for him. Vincent was a medical lab scientist for a pharmaceutical company. He was worth 10 million and had a lot of leverage over his employees and business associates. A week before he killed his family, his wife threatened to leave him and take the kids. He also quit his job the same week. Once everything came to a head, his family was found murdered and Vincent has still not been found. The few leads that Dexter has managed to stumble upon, has still left to a cold trail. Dexter made sure that those leads never reached the hands of detectives or his sister Deb.

This last lead Dexter received a few days ago, led him to BloodLust, a popular vampire bar in Miami. It is believed that perhaps Vincent spent many nights here meeting with vamps and strategizing new business opportunities. He also had business dealings with Mr. Eric Northman. Eric may be the only lead Dexter has left, but Eric's knowledge comes with a price.

Vincent Masuka walks in with a doughnut and Dexter instantly switches to the screensaver on his computer with a swiftness that is as quick as vampire. Masuka is a bald petite Asian man who wears glasses and judging his conservative appearance, one would never assume that the man has a crass sense of humor.

"Why does Quinn always get to bang the hot chicks?" said Masuka.

"What?" asked Dexter?

"We went out last night to strip club, and Quinn picked up this chick who's a shifter. A hot one I might add."

"Well that's Quinn for ya."

"I heard she turns into a fox, which wouldn't be all too surprising. Do you think those shifters turn while they're...ya know...doing the deed?" Masuka asks with no scruples.

"I have no idea Masuka. I don't do the deed with shifters or any other supes for that matter."

After Rita died, Dexter has not really had a solid long term relationship with anyone. Rita was Dexter's wife and was the mother of his son. She was murdered by the Trinity killer a few years ago. When vampires announced their presence to the world, other beings of the supernatural slowly emerged. They are referred to as supes. Shifters, wolves, witches, maenads, weres, and fairies. Dexter has never thought to engage in a romantic relationship with a supe, but nor has he thought of having one with a human for that matter. However, with Dexter at times there are fleeting thoughts that cross his mind that presents a conundrum that forces him to evaluate his own alleged human behavior. Killing an evil person for Dexter comes without remorse, the same as vampires administering their own brand of justice. Is Dexter any more human than a bloodsucking vampire? Is it possible that Eric's love for Sookie was greater than that of Dexter's for Rita? Maybe some vampires are more human than others, or maybe Dexter has lost touch on what it is to be human.

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