So does nobody actually go to N.A. meetings for a drug problem?

I feel kind of stupid but I still don't get the lightbulb thing at the end. At first, a light was broken, but she had to break another one to get it fixed? And then they do get fixed, and somehow this is very meaningful? Enough to end an episode with? I feel like I'm missing something.

Thank you so much Ben! Yes, it's been awhile since I've read the book, but it's all coming back to me now.

Brad asks when Dexter has enjoyed sex - he's not sexually inclined, he's more asexual, I think, but he is a fully functional man, so of course he would respond physically to stimulus. He doesn't enjoy intimacy - emotional connection - something entirely different from sex. Think about how many serial killers are also rapists and fetishists, some cannibals, some "trophy" collectors.

I do agree though, that Dexter is becoming more emotional, but they are the emotions of a child (I have a 4 year old) - demanding, demands for attention, instant gratification, anger, resentment, petulance, bit of Oedipal complex... I don't think we'll really be seeing a lot of real growth in Dexter - he's really stunted at the crisis point of his Mom's murder.

But I love him anyways.

Indeed Ben is right:

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I think the phrase "that night, a forest grew" comes from the children's book, Where The Wild Things Are.

From wikipedia:

The book tells the story of Max, who one evening plays around his home, "making mischief" in a wolf costume (chasing the dog with a fork, etc.). As punishment, his mother sends him to bed without supper. In his room, a mysterious, wild forest grows out of his imagination, and Max journeys to the land of the Wild Things. They are fearsome-looking monsters, but Max conquers them with a scary look and he is made the King of the Wild Things. However, he soon finds himself lonely and homesick, and he returns home to his bedroom. He finds his supper waiting for him ... "And it was still hot."

I thought the episode was fantastic, as the whole series so far. I agree that Lila is a pyromaniac, she burned a house down, all the candles, and burning her place down as well. As someone in recovery, I can tell you alcohol is off limits regardless of drug of choice, especially from a sponsor. One other thing of notice was how she still had the ring on her ring finger throughout the episode. Notice how the her hand seemed to be in view of the camera on purpose. I think Deb is great, the actress has done a lot with the character compared to the book. I also agree that it seems more and more that Dexter is going to set up Doakes.

I loooved how Dexter set up Doakes, it was so good I highfived my husband!

Now, it's driving me crazy, I'm a prolific reader of fairytales. Anyone else have a clue what fairytale the title "That Night, a Forest Grew" is from? Jack and the Beanstalk? Sleeping Beauty? I wish I could recall it.

BTW - I myself like fossils, but can't anyone see that Deb has Daddy issues? Harry there spent a lot of one-on-one time with Dexter. Debbie just wants to feel special too. Mmm there's nothing like old men for a honking expensive dinner first and some slow, patient lovin' after...

"Also, when has Dexter ever enjoy sex before? I thought he lacked the human emotion and what not and that he's always "faked" it. is it because of Lila too?"

it appears that dexter has been slowly developing/coming to terms with human emotions throughout this season.

So many ways this season could play out. I like what someone said, that Dexter is inching closer and closer to breaking his code. He is killing fewer people this season, but seems more sinister in the process.

So Lila's addiction is fire. And sometimes, barbecuing boyfriends in fire. Code or no code, sounds like a perfect candidate for plastic wrapping!

So, does anybody else think that Lila is a pyromaniac? She looked very euphoric while setting her art on fire. Also, she has already confessed to burning down somebody's home and killing him. Perhaps she is a serial arsonist.

(She has an obsession with candles as well.)

I'm waiting for a catfight between Rita and Lila. I always thought Jaime Murray was underused in one of my favorite british imports, the BBC/AMC show "Hustle," and now she is totally kicking ass! I just love her smug at the end (and "Pardon my tits" was classic!)
I agree that Dexter is getting too clever and cocky this season, a bit out of character, but maybe it's because of Lila's influence and the revelation that he's dad has been a lier? It's getting very destructive.
Also, when has Dexter ever enjoy sex before? I thought he lacked the human emotion and what not and that he's always "faked" it. is it because of Lila too?
And I know I'm be a minority here, but I actually like Lundy and Deb getting together. It's sort of like a sharp contrast to Dexter's romantic affair (compare to last season when Deb was involved with the crazy one.)
Finally, the final scene with the lightbulb was fantastic, can't wait for the next eppy.