Episode 2 of "Dalah: Death and the Flowers" kicks off with an intriguing scene: a woman clutching flowers, their delicate petals echoing the image of Dalah, becomes entangled in a harrowing car accident. The narrative then swiftly transitions to the fateful morning of Ohm's demise, where both families are immersed in lively, albeit mundane, conversations at their respective abodes. Pam, her cheeks mysteriously adorned with scratches, hastily exits the breakfast table, leaving behind an air of unease. It isn't until the police's solemn call that the reality of Ohm's shooting dawns upon them.
At the crime scene, Dalah stands under scrutiny, her voice steady as she recounts her return home, unaware of any gunshots echoing through the night. Meanwhile, Ohm's family arrives, their hearts heavy, to identify their beloved's lifeless body. News of Ohm's tragic murder ripples through the nation, spreading with the fervor of wildfire.
Risa's grandfather, determined to safeguard their business interests, ensures operations continue uninterrupted. Kris, meanwhile, ventures to the hotel to visit Risa, only to be met by an employee who gently informs him of her need for solitude. Reluctantly, Kris takes his leave.
The investigation swiftly unfolds, casting a wide net over Ohm's and Risa's families, along with Dalah and her staff. The detective meticulously constructs a timeline: Risa, Ohm, Pam, and Dalah entered the studio at 9:30 p.m. Pam excuses herself to converse with Ohm near the bathroom, situated just outside the studio's confines. Risa retreats to the tranquil garden at the rear, where a heated altercation with Kris ensues. Prapha and Ekapop arrive on the scene, adding another layer to the evening's complexity.
At 10:30 p.m., Pam's partner, Bee, collects her from a discreet backstreet entrance. Pam, her balance compromised by an unexpected slip, bears the marks of her fall on her cheeks. As the clock strikes 11:00 p.m., Ohm and Risa depart in Ohm's car, unaware of the dark turn their night will soon take.
After amassing these testimonies, the detective turns his attention to Risa's whereabouts. Dalah, her tone informed, reveals that Risa has barricaded herself in her hotel room, refusing all entreaties to emerge. When the detective, accompanied by Dalah, arrives at the hotel, Ekapop's voice cracks through the air, issuing cryptic instructions to "prepare Ohm's room."
With determination, the detective and Dalah persuade the hotel staff to unlock Risa's room. But upon entering, the stark reality greets them: the room lies empty, a haunting void where Risa once sought refuge.
During a high-stakes press conference, the detective unfurled the intricate tapestry of facts surrounding Ohm's tragic murder, inadvertently drawing attention to Risa's conspicuous absence. However, the media, ever adept at spinning narratives, distorted his words, casting Risa in the ominous light of a potential murderer. The public, ever susceptible to sensationalism, eagerly embraced this distorted narrative, and soon, even the detective found himself ensnared in the media's relentless scrutiny.
Elsewhere, Prapha confided in Risa's grandmother, whispering tales of undue intimacy between Risa and Kris, hinting at an illicit affair lurking beneath the surface. She further fueled speculation by revealing that Kris and his mother were nowhere to be found on the fateful night of the murder, subtly implying Kris's possible culpability in Ohm's demise.
Meanwhile, the detective's keen eye detected a chilling detail amidst the crime scene photographs—a cross etched upon Ohm's face, eerily reminiscent of a symbol found in a previous hit-and-run case involving a female victim. Simultaneously, Dalah was observed engaging in a macabre ritual, meticulously drawing an 'X' and delicately threading a flower into her diary with a needle, her actions shrouded in mystery.
Ultimately, the veil of deceit was lifted ever so slightly as it was revealed that hotel employee Sarath and Dalah had been conniving to deceive the police and all who crossed their path. They ventured into a hidden chamber, only to discover Risa within, a gun clutched in her hand, her expression a complex mosaic of fear and resolve, as the episode drew to a cliffhanger close.
