The Aftermath

Dexter couldn't go home after the huge embarrassment he received from Kelly. He lingered around the hospital, hoping that Doctor Escobar would step outside so he could have a deep conversation with him. 

It was quite unlike Dexter. 

Gone were the days when Dexter usually walked out after any embarrassment situation. But this day, surprisingly, Dexter decided that he would stay back until he's allowed to speak with George, his father.

"Now I know what it feels like to be kicked away like a nobody. I did the same thing to Derek last night even when I shouldn't have. I guess he's feeling the same way right now," Dexter said to himself as he regretted his actions towards Derek the previous night when Derek requested to speak with George. He had no idea that the same fate awaited him ahead. At that point, Dexter was tempted to apologize to Derek immediately.

"Perhaps I should go back home and end this torment. How long do I have to keep waiting to be granted access to my father's ward? Is this a reward for my unruly behavior towards my father? It has been destined that I may not see my father today until he gets discharged," Dexter soliloquizes. He became sick and tired of waiting for Doctor Escobar to show up. 

Just when he was about to leave, a thought crossed his head, forcing him to react immediately. "I ought to know the road to his office. I've been there before. Locating it won't be difficult for me. Once I speak with Doctor Escobar, I think it will be easier for me to see my father. Not even Kelly can stop me." Like a puzzle, Dexter racked his head to sort for a solution to his problem. Alas, he found one. 

Majestically, he sauntered to Doctor Escobar's office according to the route he remembered. 

On the verge of landing a knock on Escobar's door, Dexter hesitates. He suddenly recalled what happened the last time he was at Escobar's office. 

"Doctor Escobar's office is not an option. I have to erase that completely from my head. I did him dirty. 

 Our last encounter surely didn't start on the right path. Neither did it end well for both parties. I doubt if he would ever want to have anything to do with me again," Dexter doubted himself. Deep down, he knew he was making one of the biggest mistakes of his life. 

 Dexter hasn't been this nervous before in all his life. It was as though there was a masquerade in front of Doctor Escobar's office that scared the living daylights out of him. 

 Still thinking of what to do, Doctor Escobar emerged from nowhere and stunned Dexter. "You again? What are you doing in front of my office? Did you come here to fight me? We all know you don't give a fuck about your father. I dare you start speaking now before I lose It completely."

 Dexter edged backwards and sighed. It didn't seem like he wanted to make trouble. In normal circumstances, he would have retaliated or yelled back at Doctor Escobar. Due to what he wanted to achieve, he decided to reveal his dark side. 

"I understand your rage, and I am not going to kick against it for real. Just to set the record straight, I am not here to make trouble with you or bring down the building of the hospital. 

I just want to have a decent conversation with you. Can we please go inside your office and talk like men?" Dexter pleaded. 

Doctor Escobar looked behind him. "Are you talking to me?" 

"Of course I am talking to you." Dexter fumed. Minutes after raising his voice at Doctor Escobar, he realized he was mistaken. 

"I apologize for raising my voice at you. 

Trust me, it wasn't my intention. I just want to talk. I know it must be a bit difficult due to our differences," Dexter added. He sounded pitiful and remorseful. It was enough sign that Dexter might have changed for good. 

"How am I certain you're here to start another fight with me? This looks too strange to be true," Doctor Escobar doubted Dexter after taking his time to observe Dexter. 

Confused, Dexter glared at himself as though he were oozing. "Is there a problem? To answer your question, I am very intentional about this. I have no reason to lie to you."

"I'm going to give you this one chance. 

If you dare mess it up, you won't be allowed into this hospital regardless of what your father says. Do we have a deal?" With seriousness in his face, Doctor Escobar issued the last warning to Dexter. He maintained a straight face to prove that he wasn't kidding. 

"You have my word. 

I promise not to get on your nerves," Dexter assured. 

"Follow me to my office," 

Doctor Escobar consented. He still wasn't smiling with Dexter despite reaching an agreement with him. 

"Stay seated," Doctor Escobar urged Dexter.

Before Dexter has the opportunity to speak, Doctor Escobar tosses yet another condition to him. "You've got a few minutes to state your reason for being here. Just so you know, I am not crazy about you." 

"What's Kelly's relationship with my father?" Dexter hit the nail on the head. He had no plans of starting the conversation that way, but due to how Doctor Escobar mounted the pressure on him, he had no choice but to speak up immediately. 

His lips trembled too. 

It was damn obvious that he wasn't even aware when the question emerged from his mouth. 

"Is this what you came here for? 

To discuss irrelevant issues with me?" Doctor Escobar barked and slammed the desk angrily. 

As though that weren't enough, he stood up and ordered Dexter out of his office. "I would rather not set my eyes on you ever again. I should have known that this was what you wanted to discuss with me. I gave you a second chance to turn things around, but what did you do? You bottled it like a fucking loser."