Episode 5 of Loot Season 1 kicks off with Arthur grappling with a dilemma - what to do with the bird painting Molly had given him. Initially, he discards it without much thought, but soon after, he retrieves it and conceals it in the depths of his closet.
At the workplace, Rhonda and Ainsley stumble into a blunder that leaves Sofia frazzled and stressed. Witnessing this, Molly steps in, realizing the women desperately need a break. She whisks them away to her favorite spa, a sanctuary of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Under the nurturing hands of the spa, Sofia's tense facade melts away. She opens up about the joys of self-care, offering an olive branch to Ainsley and Rhonda for her earlier outburst. However, the calm is fleeting as Molly stumbles upon her friends. Shockwaves ripple through her as she discovers they've embarked on the annual wives' trip - without her. Instead, John's new girlfriend, Hailey, has taken her place.
The revelation ignites a fiery altercation between Molly and one of her former friends, resulting in her spa membership being revoked. The fallout forces her to confront a hard truth - she'd become accustomed to these women, viewing them as extensions of John's life, not realizing they lacked genuine depth. Sofia, Ainsley, and Rhonda rally around her, offering words of encouragement and a glimmer of hope that new connections await.
Meanwhile, Arthur finds solace in the company of Nicholas and Howard at a cozy restaurant. They sense something is weighing heavily on his mind. Arthur confesses his desire to re-enter the dating scene, seeking their advice. The trio decides to embark on a mission, crafting captivating profiles for Arthur on various dating apps.
Yet, fate intervenes at the bar, where Arthur crosses paths with a charming woman named Chelsea. Their conversation flows effortlessly, and she eagerly accepts his invitation for a date the following week.
Molly returns to the office, only to learn of Arthur's newfound romantic interest. She offers a stilted congratulations, her heart a tangled mess of emotions. As the evening draws to a close, Molly deliberates over whether to send Arthur a text. But in the end, she sets the phone aside, unsent messages lingering on the screen.
