The seventh episode of "The Hunting Wives" unfolds with a flashback to 18 years ago, where Jill welcomes Brad into the world. As a novice mother, she navigates the unfamiliar territory of breastfeeding, yet her reactions carry an odd undercurrent. Switching to the present day, Sophie and Margo engage in a discussion about Jill's intriguing connection to the case and her "psycho Christian" persona, with Callie silently lurking in the background, egging her husband on to apprehend Sophie, fueled by her personal venom towards her. Oblivious to Callie's machinations, Jonny takes decisive action, marching to the precinct with renewed vigor following the Krummell fiasco. He insists on an immediate and exhaustive search party to scour the woods for Abby's killer, a task long overdue but finally underway.
Meanwhile, Sophie pays a visit to Starr, dropping a bombshell: Abby might have been pregnant and undergone an abortion. The revelation strikes Starr like a thunderbolt, evoking a fierce reaction of disbelief and disgust.
Elsewhere, Margo pays Brad a visit, who confesses that his mother's behavior has grown increasingly bizarre of late. Margo tasks Brad with some sleuthing, urging him to examine Jill's phone and camera roll. Frustrated by changed passwords on both her phone and laptop, Brad resorts to checking the car's satnav only to find that recent trips have been erased. A sense of foreboding sets in.
Salazar persists in her investigation, zeroing in on Pete, while Nina remains conspicuously absent. Pete appears to be packing his bags, preparing to abandon town. Alarm bells clang loudly in Salazar's mind as she interrogates him, sensing his story doesn't add up. He claims ignorance about Abby, but the evidence suggests otherwise, painting a picture of deception and intrigue.
Salazar finally acknowledges his intoxication, and upon opening the glove compartment, his eyes land on a pack of cinnamon chewing gum, instantly sparking a connection to Krummell and the cabinet shooting incident in his mind. Pete accelerates hastily, yet his escape is cut short as the police intercept him at the town's outskirts. With a handgun cradled in his hands, Pete alights from the vehicle, pivots the weapon towards himself, and pulls the trigger.
As Pete lies lifeless, Salazar hears muffled thuds emanating from the rear of the U-haul. Upon investigating, she discovers Nina bound and gagged. To her astonishment, Krummell is also present. Both are rushed to the hospital for recovery, while Salazar vows to unravel the mystery and uncover the truth behind Abby's murder.
At the police station, Jonny delivers a passionate speech, asserting that Pete's actions bear no relation to Abby's demise. It transpires that Pete was actually in Southfield on the night of the murder, providing him with an unassailable alibi. This revelation suggests that another perpetrator is still at large.
Amidst this dramatic turmoil, Salazar is reinstated as an officer. However, Jonny and the others have already pinpointed their prime suspect: Sophie. Jonny brings Sophie in for interrogation, and she adamantly denies ever meeting Abby. Jonny counteracts her claim with footage from a trail camera in the woods, depicting a heated altercation between Sophie and Abby. Sophie is taken aback, and lacking a coherent explanation, she is apprehended for murder.
Salazar remains the sole skeptic, relentless in his pursuit of the truth. Starr is equally determined, uncovering lingerie in Abby's room and learning from Jamie about the profound love shared by Abby and Brad. Callie and Margo decide to confront Jill, aiming to resolve her issues and clear the air. However, upon entering the kitchen, they find Starr deceased. Jill behaves erratically, claiming self-defense and pleading with Jonny not to become involved. Callie has witnessed enough and turns the gun on Jill, pulling the trigger.
