Episode 4 of *Black Rabbit* kicks off with Roxie launching a smear campaign against Jules’ art gallery. Jake attempts to reach out to her, but she ghost him completely. Meanwhile, a news article detailing Mel’s overdose sends waves of concern through Jake. He hurries to check on Mel, revealing a genuine care for her well-being. However, his primary worry is the restaurant’s reputation, and Mel, understanding the stakes, vows to steer clear of any reporters. Before Jake departs, he uncovers the disturbing truth: Mattie was the one who supplied Jules with the tainted drugs.
Meanwhile, Lisa, the intrepid reporter from NY Mag who was initially profiling Roxie, has shifted gears. She’s now determined to uncover and expose the seedy underbelly of the restaurant. Lisa attempts to interview Anna, but Anna remains tight-lipped, her silence stemming from a desire to move past the turmoil. Frustrated by Anna’s lack of cooperation, Lisa sets her sights on Mel and Roxie, hoping to pry loose some damaging information.
Elsewhere, Jules’ lawyer keeps a watchful eye on Anna, advising her client to flee the country lest Anna spills the beans to Lisa. The tension mounts as Anna remains a potential wildcard in this high-stakes game.
In stark contrast to the brew-ha-ha, Vince is basking in the glow of a good day. He confides in Junior that he’s secured all the necessary funds. His spirits lift even further when he visits Gen. Although she hasn’t fully let her guard down, she agrees to accompany him to a game, a small but significant step forward in their relationship.
On the romantic front, Estelle meets with Jake and labels their kiss a mistake, attributing her momentary lapse to frustration with Wes and Jake’s availability. Jake, however, is adamant that it was no mistake, and their connection reignites, leading to a passionate encounter.
As Estelle leaves, Jules’ lawyer makes an unwelcome appearance, attempting to coerce Jake into silencing Anna by filling him in on Lisa’s investigative efforts. Jake, outraged by the lawyer’s tactics, stands his ground and demands that Anna be left alone.
The simmering tensions between the brothers finally boil over when Vince demands his share of the money. Jake reveals that he’s used the funds to clear his books in anticipation of a franchise expansion. The confrontation reaches a fever pitch but eventually simmers down when Vince learns of Anna and Mattie’s roles in Mel’s overdose. Vince vows to set things right, insisting that secrets and further chaos are no longer tolerable.
Determined to clean up the mess, Vince confronts Mattie and blackmails him into arranging a meeting with a mysterious figure known only as Jeffy, setting the stage for the next explosive chapter in this gripping saga.
Meanwhile, Jake makes a desperate attempt to mend fences with Anna. Yet, his primary concern lies elsewhere—he's terrified she might spill the beans to the reporters. Anna, however, isn't holding her tongue out of any sense of loyalty. Her fury erupts as she recounts how Jake had once indulged in inappropriate jokes and, in a shocking revelation, even coerced her into performing a degrading act when she first joined the team. Jake, flustered and desperate, tries to apologize, but Anna, her eyes blazing with anger, storms off without a second glance. From a distance, the lawyer observes the scene unfold, a sly smirk playing on his lips.
Seeking solace and clarity, Roxie pays a visit to her former boss, who also happens to be her girlfriend. Roxie is reluctant to leave the restaurant, but her girlfriend subtly implies that Jake needs to be ousted. The message is clear: it's time for a change.
That fateful night, the loan sharks make their presence known, descending upon Jake's place with a vengeance after Vince lets slip that his brother was the one who borrowed the hefty sum. Inside, Jake is seen drowning his sorrows at a bar, his judgment clouded by alcohol as he drunk-texts Estelle.
The loan sharks, now curious about the missing $100,000, turn their attention to Vince, getting him drunk in the process. In a misguided attempt to shield Jake, Vince inadvertently suggests that Anna might be blackmailing him. The loan sharks, their suspicions aroused, conclude that Jake must have taken the money to pay her off and decide to pay Anna a visit. Before departing, they issue a chilling warning to Vince: the money must be paid by next week, or Babbitt will unleash his wrath on Gen.
Simultaneously, Jules' lawyer hands Anna a staggering sum of over $250,000 and a ticket to Cancun. His words, laced with a veiled threat of violence should she refuse, leave Anna in tears as she hastily packs her belongings. As the lawyer waits patiently downstairs, the loan sharks arrive unannounced. They ascend the stairs, and after what seems like an eternity, they come scurrying back down, their faces etched with panic.
Suspicion gnaws at the lawyer, prompting him to investigate. Ascending the stairs, he is greeted by a harrowing sight: Anna's lifeless body. Without a moment's hesitation, he snatches back the money and flees the scene, leaving behind a trail of chaos and tragedy.
