- Date: October 11, 2009
- Type: Television Episode
This Television Episode refers to Cruel Summer performed by Bananarama
After Rita mentions that she has "the best of " album by Bananarama, Dexter makes a sarcastic pun by saying "it's a Cruel Summer".
When a local vandal begins stirring up trouble, Dexter's neighborhood becomes vigilant and wary, two things Dexter doesn't need. His mobility is also hampered by Rita, who insists on driving him around after his accident. Debra is upset when Anton announces he's taken a local job to spend more time with her. Meanwhile, the Trinity Killer dispatches his next victim. Debra becomes drawn to Lundy's theories about Trinity, while Dexter finds himself in awe of Trinity's masterful killing technique. Despite their enthusiasm, LaGuerta threatens to shut down the investigation, instead focused on bringing the Vacation Murderers to justice.