As Episode 2 of The Death of Bunny Munro unfolds, Bunny finds himself in a moment of introspection amidst his time with Libby. In the heat of the moment, his heart is heavy as he's unable to muster the words "I love you" for her whispered confession. He remains silent, his thoughts tangled with the newfound responsibilities of fatherhood.
In the present, Bunny's eager to return to work, driven by a sense of urgency to hit the ground running, with Junior by his side. He's preparing for the upcoming Beauty Expo, a venture he believes will turn his fortunes around. Despite Geoffrey holding the title of boss, it's clear that Bunny is the one calling the shots, thanks to his unparalleled sales prowess.
His philosophy is simple yet effective: selling comes down to giving people what they want—hope and desire. Matt Smith's good looks certainly don't hurt in charming the ladies, but it's his unwavering confidence that truly sets him apart. This time, however, there's a new dynamic at play with Bunny Junior in tow. The prospect of a child to care for means no more quickies in nearby hotels for Bunny.
And then there's the bizarre case of the Horned Killer, wreaking havoc and making his way southward. Bunny begins to contemplate his own escape plan, letting Junior choose their destination. Given Libby's longing for a life on a farm, Bunny indulges his son's imagination, explaining—in a roundabout way—the nature of his work. He drops Junior off at the chemist while he makes his rounds among the suburban girls.
Like father, like son. As Bunny drives away to visit his customer, Charlotte, leaving his son alone, he realizes that his usual charms aren't working with her. Charlotte calls him out on his routine, and it's clear that he's off his game. The forced nature of his interactions doesn't help matters any further.
When Bunny casually mentions having a son, Charlotte's expression hardens, inflicting a deep wound. In retaliation, Bunny decides to take matters into his own hands, leaving a telling mark on her bathroom by urinating everywhere and pilfering a substantial amount of cash from her purse. Outside, he taunts her mercilessly, only to be met with a resounding slap to the nose and a thrown travel suitcase, shattering its contents.
Meanwhile, Bunny Junior ventures into the chemist's shop and manages to procure his cream. As he strolls along the seafront, he comes face to face with Libby again. She encourages him to visit his grandmother, but Junior, with a tissue wedged up his nose and blood spattered across his face and shirt, snubs her and follows his father instead.
Using the stolen money, the two secure a room at a hotel. Geoffrey calls to inform Bunny about Charlotte's missing money and her threat to sue. To distract himself, Bunny agrees to help Junior become a salesman. As he leans forward and hugs Bunny, something snaps inside him. For the first time in his life, he realizes what love feels like – a sentiment he never experienced from his own father, who was always too busy with his own women.
Bunny continues to drown his sorrows in alcohol and drugs, numbing the pain he's feeling. In the middle of the night, he decides to leave Junior behind and hit the road alone. With an address given to him by his friend Poodle earlier, Bunny sets out to pay a visit to this woman. He's determined to feel something – anything – and he makes his way over. The two of them get busy, leaving behind a tangled web of emotions and unspoken longings.
