The twelfth episode of "Beauty in Black" kicks off with Kimmie storming into Belinda’s abode, her desperation to uncover Sylvie's whereabouts evident as she leaves a trail of fingerprints in her wake, sifting through belongings with relentless determination. Kimmie takes cover behind a sofa when Jules’ corrupt officers suddenly arrive, casting suspicious glances around. The apartment stands in disarray, a telltale piece of flimsy police tape flapping over the entrance, hinting at prior official searches. The officers, unperturbed by the mess, depart after casually acknowledging Kimmie's sister's abduction, their conversation revealing their awareness of her plight.
Elsewhere, Angel confides in Horace, confessing his yearning for a better life that prompted his ill-fated attempt to rob him. He recognizes it as a foolish error he vows never to repeat, yet Kimmie is locked in a relentless quest for answers, her heart hardened to conversation. Horace, however, harbors a plan to break through her resolve.
Meanwhile, Varney finds himself in an agitated conversation with Charles, his nerves frayed by the fear that Roy might expose his nonexistent affair with Mallory. Though innocent, Varney brings this up to Charles as a preemptive warning. Charles, already engrossed with another lover in the adjacent room, remains unconvinced but invites Varney to listen as they indulge in intimacy. Obliging, Varney listens intently but, post-coital, declares his inability to continue down this path and storms out.
Meanwhile, Kimmie makes her way back to the motel, now eerily deserted, devoid of any police presence patrolling its perimeter. Angel, having narrowly escaped Horace's clutches, has also sought refuge there and catches up with a breathless Kimmie. The distances involved remain unspecified, hinting that Angel might have sprinted miles to reach her! Soon after, Jules storms in, unleashing a hail of bullets into the air and grilling Angel about Horace's intentions towards him. Angel concocts a tale about a hospital heist, insisting that his encounter with Horace was a complete coincidence, shrouded in mystery for him as well.
Horace then makes his appearance at Rain's side, insisting on uncovering every detail about Kimmie. In a disturbing turn of events, he resorts to torturing her for information, probing her with his cane until she caves in. Unfortunately, Kimmie, who is on the phone at this critical juncture, overhears her friend's plight. She dashes out of the motel room, only to be intercepted by Jules' corrupt accomplice, who swiftly apprehends her. Meanwhile, Alex, the other officer, now finds himself behind the counter at Delinda's strip club. Angel slips in, attempting to blend seamlessly into the crowd.
Elsewhere, Gillian exerts her influence over Calvin, compelling him to accompany her. They stand at a distance, watching as an inebriated Charles stumbles into Mallory's presence, accusing her of sleeping with Varney. She responds with incredulous laughter, refusing to indulge her erratic brother's wild accusations as he continues his downward spiral, fueled by alcohol.
As the episode draws to a close—a much-needed injection of drama after a lengthy respite—Kimmie's car careens off the road, perilously balanced on the brink of a highway, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
