Miguel is put to the test by Dexter. Rita is forced to reconsider her choices. Debra begins to feel like she had some part to play in a homicide case she’s working on.

Miguel finds a new target for Dexter. Dexter is asked to do the unthinkable for an old friend. Rita learns Miguel’s wife believes Miguel is being unfaithful.

Dexter and Miguel go through a new phase in their bond, which is not an easy thing for Dexter, since it heavily breaks his father’s code. Rita is having mood swings due to pregnancy. Deb confronts Quinn and his shady past. Some new information about the “Skinner” comes to surface.