'Dexter' recap: Primal Instinct

From the moment Jordan Chase and his caveman Cole came into the picture, we knew it was only a matter of time until Dexter would have to infiltrate the fanatical world of motivational speaking. Going against his primal instinct (which is, of course, to stay away from people who are crazier than himself) Dexter took the plunge this week and attended his first Jordan Chase seminar/convention of incredibly disturbing individuals. But it was all in the name of research for a job -- which in this case was the mission to kill Cole.

Dexter wasn't the only one out for blood in this episode, though. From the media to the mayor, people were looking for a scapegoat in the nightclub shootout from last week. LaGuerta was hard at work keeping up her bitch shield in order to avoid being blamed for the crapfest. As she threatened the squad with consequences, the team's eyes fell on Batista, who was going to write up the report that either sent one of them to be crucified or stated the truth: LaGuerta was at fault.

Back at Dexter's other job, Jordan Chase wrapped up his pep rally with some bleak words, "I have some bad news for everyone: You're all going to die…" Slumped in his chair with disinterest, Dexter quipped back mentally, "Some of us sooner than others." Then, Jordan continued, "…some of us sooner than others." A startled Dexter readjusted his posture in time for the point: Instincts will help you get the life you deserve. Dexter operates rather similarly, except his instincts help him take lives that people don't deserve.

During intermission, Lumen called to caution him. She had found out that Cole was a former marine who was discharged for beating a man to a pulp, and there was no telling what he was capable of. (And Lumen also mentioned that he was the one responsible for the slashes on her back.) Their conversation was truncated by Cole, who approached Dexter with an invitation to meet with Jordan in his suite. (Well, it was obvious that it was less of an invitation and more of a strong suggestion.)

Inside the lavish room, we learned a few things: For one, Jordan is the type of man who uses phrases like "stop being a piece of furniture." Second, he had a keen interest in the Trinity case. "Fascinated," really, and eager to learn more -- not only about the case, but about Dexter's coping mechanisms and healing process. If only he knew the truth. I'd like to see the motivational speech Jordan would write if Dexter told him about bludgeoning a man to death in a bathroom. "Take it," indeed.

Dexter agreed to meet with Jordan later and talk about his situation. It would turn out to be good that he made this arrangement for a future meeting because Dexter would, in fact, plan on seeing Jordan again very soon…

NEXT: Deb learns that sometimes, you ought to keep your expletives to yourself.

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