Episode 10 of "Beauty in Black" kicks off with Olivia anxiously awaiting Norman's arrival alongside Horace, while Jules is assigned the daunting task of participating in the hunt. However, when his men come up empty-handed, Mallory presents an alternative strategy. Rather than apprehending Norman, she instructs Jules to locate a scapegoat who can be framed for the murder.
Shortly thereafter, Jules arrives at the motel, now a hive of police activity following Body's untimely demise. Amidst the chaos, Calvin escorts a witness, a young man named Debo, to Jules for interrogation. Debo spills the beans, implicating Kimmie in the crime. Unbeknownst to Debo, Jules' charming demeanor and generous offer of drugs are merely a ruse to lure him to the Bellarie residence for a forced confession.
Yet, all seems in vain as Norman unexpectedly strolls into the house. He accuses Horace of Ina's murder, oblivious to Mallory and Roy's true culpability. The tension between the brothers reaches a boiling point, with Norman issuing threats left and right. Just when things couldn't get any worse, Charles saunters in as if nothing is amiss, easing Olivia's initial alarm when Norman realizes his assassination attempt failed, prompting Olivia to vow revenge.
In the midst of this drama, Jules arrives with Debo, the hapless youth now in a drug-induced haze. In his disoriented state, Debo claims responsibility for breaking into the house and murdering Ina. Jules reassuringly vows to handle the situation, confident in his doctored AI footage that he believes will resolve everything. However, whether the footage depicts a bizarre fever dream or acrobatic body maneuvers remains unclear.
Meanwhile, Kimmie is on a mission, instructing Angel to drive her to her mother's place. Upon discovering that Leslie happily sold her sister, Kimmie's fury knows no bounds. Frank attempts to subdue Kimmie with violence, but Angel intervenes, saving her life with a shotgun. Unlike Kimmie, Angel refrains from pulling the trigger, and they depart empty-handed.
Horace addresses Harold, but his nerves are undeniably frayed. He asserts that he hasn't conversed with Norman in quite some time, a statement that rings hollow given that both parties are privy to the contrary. Horace, too, is acutely aware of their recent interactions. With a menacing ultimatum involving dynamite, he coerces Harold into a game of catch, wherein the latter relents and spills the beans. Years prior, Norman devised a scheme to launder millions from the company, which came to a halt when he pivoted to acquiring a strip club and several dealerships to clean the dirty money. Harold remains oblivious to the funds' original source.
Meanwhile, Horace is in a relentless pursuit of justice, resolved to exclude both his sons from inheriting his shares. Disgusted by their actions, he intends to revise his will, eradicating their names from it. Seeking a solution, he summons Varney, who suggests an unconventional route: Horace's marriage, ensuring that upon his demise, his shares would pass to his spouse. It's worth noting that "Beauty in Black" harbors a lawsuit storyline simmering in the background since the series' inception, which is now eerily resurfacing, placing them on the defensive amidst incriminating evidence.
Elsewhere, Roy is determined to uncover Mallory's lover. He lays into Calvin, who cleverly feigns homosexuality to evade suspicion. Undeterred, Roy retreats to his office, indulging in cocaine, only to summon Kimmie to his hotel room shortly afterward.
