Episode 8 of "Black Rabbit" kicks off with a flashback. The brothers are deep in conversation about logistics, but Jake harbors doubts about the restaurant's prospects. They're close friends with Anna and are spending time at the bar where she works. Jake leverages his connections in the music industry to secure Estelle as the decorator. Wes tags along, providing moral support to the brothers and instantly becoming infatuated with Estelle. Meanwhile, Roxie and Tony, who work in the kitchen, impress Jake with their culinary skills, prompting him to poach them for the Rabbit.
Now, how does Jake attempt to rescue Vince? Mancuso coerces Jake into calling Vince, and during the call, they discover that Vince plans to visit Mattie's bar before departing. Mancuso then releases Gen and Jake, who hurry to the bar. Upon arrival, they find Vince bidding Mattie farewell, attempting to hand over some money. Tragically, Mancuso arrives and coldly murders Mattie. Indifferent to Vince's lack of alternatives, Mancuso grants Vince a final drink before planning to end his life. But as Mancuso stands behind the bar, Babbitt vows to kill Jake in retaliation for Junior's death. In a desperate act, Vince drugs Mancuso and flees before Mancuso can apprehend him.
Jake arrives just in time to offer Vince a ride. However, Vince, still enraged that Jake betrayed him, creates a commotion and tries to eject Jake from the vehicle. Despite this, Jake swiftly devises a plan, blackmailing Campbell into arranging a private jet for Vince. It turns out Jake had made a copy of the CCTV footage. Yet, Campbell remains unyielding until Jake hands over the copy.
Meanwhile, the police issue an All-Points Bulletin, linking Vince to Wes' murder. Overwhelmed with guilt, Vince spirals into despair as Jake tries to console him. Suddenly, a police officer spots them, initiating a high-stakes foot chase. They manage to slip into the Rabbit, where Jake breathes a sigh of relief upon retrieving the copy. With the police still outside, Jake quickly improvises, instructing Campbell to meet him at the restaurant.
Why does Vince surrender to despair? The weight of guilt consumes Vince as he witnesses Jake's relentless efforts to mend the chaos Vince has wrought. Haunted by Wes's tragic death and Gen's harrowing kidnapping, Vince is also acutely aware that Campbell will abandon them, deeming the situation too messy to be worth Jules' ill-gotten gains. Desperate, Vince attempts to halt Jake's selfless crusade, but when his pleas fall on deaf ears, he resorts to a desperate ploy—revealing that he was the one who killed their father. Yet, Jake, already privy to this dark secret, steadfastly refuses to believe Vince is a fundamentally bad man. They come to a somber realization that fate has dealt them a cruel hand, and Vince entrusts Jake with the task of safeguarding the money for Gen in a secure vault. However, as Jake diligently follows through, Vince stealthily ascends to the rooftop and dials the police. Jake, sensing something amiss, rushes to the scene and, in a split-second decision, offers to share the blame and turn himself in alongside Vince. But seeing Jake's unwavering loyalty, Vince, in a heart-wrenching act of despair, leaps off the roof.
How does fate unravel for each character? Jake stands there, shell-shocked, as the authorities arrive. He promptly hands over the CCTV footage to Detective Seung, seeking some semblance of justice. Meanwhile, Mancuso, in a twisted act of attempted vengeance, confronts Jake in his apartment. Yet, as Jake crumbles under the weight of his emotions, Mancuso finds an unexpected kinship and spares him.
A somber funeral marks Vince's passing. Estelle, distant and unforgiving, watches from the shadows, unable to absolve the brothers for their role in Wes's untimely demise. She and Jake part ways on amicable, albeit sorrowful, terms. Jules faces the consequences of her actions and is apprehended by the law. Tony, on the mend, embarks on a new chapter, opening a restaurant named Anna’s in collaboration with Roxie. The Rabbit, a symbol of their past turmoil, is shuttered for good.
Wes's posthumous album sees the light of day, a bittersweet tribute to his talent. Gen inherits Vince's cherished watch, a poignant reminder of her lost uncle. Hunter pursues his passion, enrolling in dance school. Jake, seeking solace, vacates his luxurious penthouse and opts for the humble rhythms of subway travel. A glimmer of joy appears as he spots Roxie gracing the cover of NY Mag, a beacon of hope amidst the gloom. Now working in a bar, Jake remains his charming self, effortlessly befriending everyone around him, yet carrying the scars of his tumultuous journey.
