In the gripping seventh chapter of "The Horror of Dolores Roach," Dolores reaches a stark realization: their deeds are closing in like a relentless shadow, and capture looms merely days away. Faced with this dire predicament, they devise a plan to relinquish the reins of their enterprise to Jonah, hoping for a fresh start.
A meeting with Jonah ensues, the air thick with anticipation over a potential franchising deal. He disburses $15,000 in cash, a gesture hindered by the fact that he cannot tap into his trust fund without his parents' approval. Dolores delicately inquires about leveraging rental income to cover expenses, and though Jonah cautions patience until the month's dawn, the proposal flickers with promise.
To mark this pivotal moment, Luis and Dolores partake in a ceremonial smoke, their minds swirling with visions of reinventing themselves under new identities. Luis's meticulous planning pays off as he unveils their counterfeit credentials, Dolores now bearing the alias of Felicia Rocha on her freshly minted driver's license. Luis, for his part, adopts the moniker of Hector Pector, a name that echoes with anonymity and purpose.
Suddenly, Nellie's panicked cries pierce the tense atmosphere from the second floor, announcing Sophia's mishap. Sophia recounts a chilling tale of crimson rain, blood dripping from the clogged drains that Luis had secretly used to dispose of his macabre work. Caleb, too, finds himself in a similar predicament, his apartment plagued by the same sinister issue, forcing him to voice threats of police intervention. Luis swiftly assures him of a resolution.
Without hesitation, the group springs into action, rushing Sophia from the accursed apartment to the safety of a hospital. In the frenetic emergency room, where medication dulls the pain but not the fear, Dolores seeks answers from Sophia about Dominic's whereabouts. Sophia, however, remains as clueless as the wind, save for the mysterious Australian woman who, every Christmas, leaves a gift at her doorstep, a token of an unknown benevolence amidst the darkness.
Dolores harbors a suspicion that the Australian woman she encounters at the nearby university might be none other than Professor Georgina, an acquaintance from a bygone era. With a sense of urgency, she confronts Georgina, her voice laced with accusation. Georgina, her eyes flickering with memories, concedes that two decades have indeed passed since their last encounter with Dominic. As their conversation escalates into a heated exchange, Georgina, in a moment of frustration, labels Dolores as unkind, a remark that cuts deep into Dolores' heart.
Meanwhile, in the confines of his basement, Luis engages in a grueling task of clearing the clogged drainage, oblivious to the air conditioning's sudden silence. Determined to resolve the immediate issue, he dives into fixing the blockage. With a week's worth of leftover meat looming as a daunting task, Luis, once the ventilation and cooling system are restored, wisely decides to store the incriminating evidence in the refrigerator upstairs, out of harm's way.
Later, as the couple shares intimate moments, Dolores recounts her encounter with Georgina, her tone laced with curiosity about the professor's true nature. She vows, with a steely resolve, to break free from the shackles of Dominic's influence, declaring a definitive end to their tangled past. Their bond deepens as they share a tender kiss, their lips entwined in a promise of a fresh start.
As they undress, Dolores' gaze falls upon Luis' groin, where scars tell a tale of pain and resilience. Luis' voice, heavy with emotion, reveals the dark secret behind those marks—a tale of abuse at the hands of his father's girlfriend, and the desperate act of self-harm that followed, when his father intervened to end the toxic relationship. Dolores, her heart filled with compassion, comforts Luis as they retreat to the warmth of their bed.
Elsewhere, Jonah prepares a special meal for Nellie, unaware of the turmoil brewing within the household. Dolores, her mind racing with anxiety, arrives home only to be confronted with a locked refrigerator that seems to hold secrets within. Fearing the worst, she steps outside for a moment's respite, only to find her worst nightmare realized upon her return.
Jonah, standing inside the fridge, his eyes wide with shock, is interrupted by the brutal snap of his neck at Dolores' hand. Without hesitation, she ends his life, her voice cold as she utters, "Bye, Felicia," signaling the abrupt end of their plans for escape. The air crackles with the weight of her actions, as Dolores stands alone, the aftermath of her decision echoing through the silence.
