You had been sent to Twin Peaks shortly after Dale had been. Your superiors thought it was wise to send someone like him to "supervise" him.

Dale was very aware of your imminent arrival, and he absolutely despised the idea of having someone hover over him. He was at the Double R diner, where you would no doubt find him.

He heard the doorbell ding behind him, as he was sitting at the bar with a cup of coffee in his hand. He didn't bother turning around, he knew it was you.