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The tension between Doakes and Dexter escalated significantly when Doakes discovered a hidden box of blood slides belonging to Dexter. The blood slides symbolized much more than a collection; they represented the evidence linking Dexter to his stature as a serial killer. Had Doakes managed to connect the dots in time, the precarious balance of their rivalry would have tipped dangerously in his favor, potentially sealing Dexter's fate.