Episode 4 of "The Hunting Wives" kicks off with the tragic news of Abby's demise rippling through the town, leaving a wave of sorrow in its wake. Poor Starr, her heart shattered into a million pieces, grapples with the loss, while Pete and Brad seek refuge in the numbing embrace of alcohol.
Graham, on the other hand, confronts Sophie with a stern glare, calling her out on her questionable actions. Her fabricated excuses fall flat, failing to convince even the slightest bit of doubt in Graham's mind. Jack, appalled by the revelation that his mother has been hunting boars, listens to her dismissive comments with a frown, her tone eerily reminiscent of Margo's.
Margo storms into Jill's place, finding her demeanor a stark contrast to the unraveled state she was in the previous night. Emphasizing the gravity of the situation, now escalated to a murder case, Margo insists that Jill needs a tenacious lawyer by her side to navigate the incoming police scrutiny. With her own affair with Brad hanging in the balance, Margo's involvement stems from a desire to safeguard their alibis. She then makes her way upstairs to confer with Brad, their conversation intricately intertwined with Jill's suspicious newfound assertiveness, who seems to be taking charge, urging her son to stay on the same page.
Margo cross-examines Callie, probing for any insights and subtly attempting to steer the investigation away from Brad. However, the murder has captured the town's collective attention, and Sheriff Jonny is poised to become the focal point of national media attention when they descend upon the small community. Callie, sensing an opportunity to highlight the immigration angle, prepares to seize the moment.
Sophie arrives at the lake house in search of Margo, but when there's no answer, she lets herself in, curiosity piqued. She stumbles upon Margo's underwear dangling precariously off the sofa and, instead of being aroused, pockets it as an afterthought. Her true quarry, however, is her gun. Margo's entrance stirs the pot further by casually mentioning that Jamie once harbored feelings for Abby. Their conversation is brief, culminating in a passionate encounter that silences all further words.
Entwined in the sheets, Sophie at last unburdens her heart, confessing that she and Graham had embarked on the journey to welcome a second child years prior, only to be met with heart-wrenching complications. She bled incessantly and, tragically, lost their baby. Though Graham attempted to offer solace, he never truly grasped the profound agony she bore. This unbearable sorrow led Sophie down a path of alcoholism, culminating in a devastating accident that claimed the life of an innocent pedestrian, heaping more misery upon her already shattered existence.
At the precinct, Salazar arrives to confer with Flynn, bringing pivotal evidence to light. Having scrutinized the deceased, she notices the absence of Abby's Purity Ring from her finger, hinting at a crime fueled by intense emotion and pointing a finger at Brad as the perpetrator. Fired up and eager to contribute despite her leave of absence, Salazar insists on being part of the investigation.
With no witnesses, no surveillance footage, and indications that the body had been moved, Flynn reluctantly grants Salazar permission to observe the interrogation proceedings. Brad, accompanied by an assertive attorney, remains tight-lipped, offering only a heartfelt lament for not being by Abby's side. His official alibi states he was grounded at home, spending the entire night with Jill watching television. Salazar is astonished by the police's—and particularly Jonny's—lack of rigorous questioning.
Starr arrives, her conviction unwavering that Brad is responsible for her daughter's demise. Her suspicions are fueled by the heated altercation she witnessed between Brad and Abby outside their home. Sensing an opportunity, Salazar seeks a private conversation with Starr, who reveals the details of the fight and confides in her about the "darkness" she senses within Brad. This revelation ignites Salazar's determination to delve deeper into the investigation.
Within the hallowed confines of the church, Clint confronts Pete, his voice tinged with doubt about Pete's dedication to their shared endeavor. He alleges that Pete's overly familiar relationship with the children, compounded by an incident involving masturbation in his car on the night of Abby's demise, casts a shadow over his integrity. Moreover, Clint hints at a mysterious occurrence in Louisiana that further complicates Pete's character. With steely resolve, Clint insists that Pete step down "for the betterment of all," leaving one to ponder the unspoken tales from Louisiana.
Meanwhile, Jill arrives at Starr's side, her smile a veneer hiding a calculating, sinister agenda. Beneath herfacade of benevolence lies a desperate desire to shield Brad's secret, sweetening her offers as bait. Yet, her manipulations fall flat.
At the serene lake house, Sophie and Margo share a tender kiss amidst the twilight, their bond temporarily severing as they part ways. This underlying tension spills over to the dinner table, where Graham's chill towards Sophie is palpable, while she surreptitiously continues her messaging with her closest confidante.
As the town's spotlight intensifies, the group ventures out to pay homage to Abby at a moonlit vigil. Clint, his voice charged with emotion, speaks of anger, justice, and their unwavering commitment, announcing a $100,000 reward for any information leading to the resolution of the case.
Jed seizes his moment, posing for PR photos alongside Starr before seizing the microphone. He cleverly turns the solemn gathering into a political platform,宣布 his candidacy for Governor. However, the night takes a dramatic turn when police arrive, making a spectacle of Sophie's arrest. It transpires that a detective in Winnsboro has discovered Sophie's gun, implicated in a shootout. Graham, unaware of this development, is horrified to learn that her gun was also used in the fatal shooting of Abby Jackson.
