Episode 8 of "Beauty in Black" kicks off with Kimmie dashing up the stairs in a frenzy, urgently informing Horace that they must flee immediately. However, fate had other plans as armed guards burst in, demanding that Horace surrender the valuable gear. The safe, cleverly concealed beneath the bed, was promptly opened, revealing its contents—cash—but the drama escalated when Horace, seemingly out of nowhere, grabbed a machine gun from beside a chair and unleashed a hail of bullets, felling the intruders where they stood.
Horace then turned his attention to Kimmie and Angel, with Angel boldly shouldering all the blame. Horace, ever intolerant of theft, insisted Angel put his ringing phone on speaker. Kimmie, filled with remorse, apologized profusely, oblivious to Horace's secret relocation of Rain. Ah, the timeless trope of misunderstanding rears its head once more!
In a moment of desperation, Kimmie revealed that Jules was their pimp and the de facto ruler of the club, forcing them into this grim profession. She confessed that they, along with others like Angel, were being blackmailed by a judge named Harold WisCollins.
Horace, startled by this revelation, ultimately spared their lives, allowing them to depart unharmed despite their crucial witness status. To tidy up the chaotic aftermath, he summoned Jules to take care of the bodies. Horace skillfully shielded Kimmie and Angel from Jules' probing questions, feigning belief that the Safe company had orchestrated a hit to rob him. With matters settled, Horace retreated to his home, resolved to confront Harold WisCollins. A quick phone call arranged a meeting for 6 a.m., just a few short hours away.
Kimmie and Angel, shaken to their core, were at a loss for what to do next. Kimmie, receiving a call from Rain, rushed to the hospital where Rain appeared to be on the mend, her health improving. The trio shared a bittersweet reunion, but Rain's concern was piqued by the telltale bloodstains on Angel's shoe.
Meanwhile, Calvin persists in his pursuit of Mallory, driven by an unyielding overconfidence. Eventually, Mallory warns him in no uncertain terms, her voice laden with menace, that any betrayal on his part would result in his demise. A sudden call from Jules interrupts his advances, hurriedly pulling him away from Mallory's presence.
Elsewhere, under the shroud of midnight, Roy finds himself in a sorry state and decides to meet Lena. Without any regard for those around him, he indulges in drugs, smokes cigarettes, and commands his driver to procure alcohol. Taking advantage of his driver's absence, Roy steals away, driving himself to Moxy with reckless abandon.
Upon arrival, Roy attempts to both bribe and seduce Lena, believing firmly that everyone has a price. However, just as he makes his move, Mallory storms in. She deftly maneuvers Roy into leaving and presents Lena with the same proposition, confident that Lena can be bought. Lena responds with a scornful laugh, prompting Mallory to declare, "Just watch me work."
Roy and Mallory return home together, only to descend into another heated argument. Roy's suspicion that Mallory might be having an affair is fueled by her peculiar choice of attire – no underwear. Their dispute is abruptly halted when they notice an ambulance down the private road. Following the shooting in episode 7, paramedics have arrived, yet the fire from the incident still rages unchecked, seemingly forgotten by all.
Back at the motel, Angel and Kimmie steel themselves for the arrival of Body. Body reveals that her new 16-year-old worker is none other than Sylvie, who has been coerced into keeping Kimmie in line. Enraged, Kimmie confronts Body, and a fierce fight ensues. With information from Jules, Kimmie dashes to her car, ramming into Body with such force that she is crushed beneath the vehicle's weight.
