Episode 3 of *The Rainmaker* opens with a poignant scene as Bruiser pays a visit to her incarcerated father. With a mix of curiosity and concern, she probes him about the events that transpired between him and Drummond. However, her father remains tight-lipped, refusing to divulge any details and urging her to cease her meddling.
The narrative then shifts to Rudy, who receives a visit from Sarah at her newly rented apartment in Tinley Brit. In an attempt to persuade him, Sarah suggests that Rudy move in with her and presents him with a lavish, expensive suit. She encourages him to set his sights on rejoining a prestigious law firm, implying that his current association with Bruiser is merely a temporary detour.
As night falls, Deck and Rudy find themselves at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, where fate introduces them to Dr. Mulvaney. This is the very doctor who was on duty caring for Donny Ray on the fateful night he passed away at North City Hospital. Dr. Mulvaney, visibly agitated, confides in them about being tailed by a woman in a suit who had initially delved into the case. He also drops a crucial lead, mentioning that the other nurse involved, alongside Melvin—Jackie—might be seeking refuge at her ex-boyfriend Charlie Stern's residence.
The following day, Rudy and Deck pay a visit to Charlie, intent on interrogating him about Jackie's whereabouts. Charlie's wife, Amber, unintentionally spills the beans, revealing Jackie's obsessive attachment to Charlie. After the lawyers depart, Charlie, concerned for Jackie's safety, heads to the shed where she has been hiding. In a tense exchange, he pleads with her to turn herself in to the authorities. Jackie, however, expresses her distrust towards the police, though she expresses gratitude to Charlie for his earlier financial assistance before making her exit.
Later, Bruiser imparts some wisdom to Rudy, cautioning him against the idea of deposing Dr. Mulvaney. She insists that the case at hand is far more intricate and significant than that. Rudy, undeterred, reiterates the critical nature of Donny's congenital heart condition, emphasizing how pivotal this information should have been for the doctor responsible for administering his medication.
The following day found Dr. Mulvaney at Tinley Brit, ready for his deposition. Drummond's fury erupted when he discovered that Rudy had already met with the doctor beforehand, leaking confidential details about the case. Bruiser, trying to keep the focus sharp, urged Rudy to concentrate on the immediate matters at hand before heading off to interrogate Dr. Mulvaney and review his credentials. Posing probing questions, Bruiser skillfully coaxed Dr. Mulvaney into a revealing slip.
Dr. Mulvaney, caught off guard, mentioned that he distinctly remembered Donny due to a particular type of flower in his hospital room—a flower to which Mulvaney himself was allergic. After the deposition concluded, Rudy shared a crucial piece of information with Bruiser and Deck: Mrs. Black had been oblivious to her son's hospitalization until after his tragic demise. Rudy deduced that the presence of those flowers in Donny’s room indicated there had been another patient in the vicinity.
Back at Tinley Brit, Rudy's mother unexpectedly arrived for a visit. Sarah, caught in a bind, lied to her, claiming that Rudy was tied up in court proceedings. Just then, Brad made an appearance and dropped a bombshell: Rudy had left the firm, leaving Mrs. Baylor in utter shock.
Drummond, seizing the moment, confronted Sarah about her personal involvement with Rudy, highlighting how such a relationship could potentially hinder her own professional advancement. Meanwhile, Sarah, learning about Rudy's mother's visit from someone else, confronted Rudy, expressing her dismay over his secretiveness.
On another front, Deck embarked on a mission to track down the truth, making the rounds to various florists across the city in an attempt to uncover who had received the flowers on the fateful night of Donny’s death.
Rudy and Sarah sit for the bar exam, but Rudy's mind becomes a battleground of haunting flashbacks—memories of his childhood and the tragic death of his brother cloud his focus. Desperate to find a momentary escape, he engages in an intimate encounter with Sarah during the break, perhaps as an unconventional means to steady his nerves.
After the exam concludes, Rudy embarks on his journey home and encounters his neighbor. Sensing an opportunity to help, he offers her a ride, though she initially declines the gesture.
Meanwhile, a group of FBI agents pays a visit to Bruiser, questioning her about Rosalie Sutton—the woman whose shadow led Bruiser’s father to prison.
Seeking answers, Bruiser turns to Prince, a close acquaintance of her father, and inquires about Rosalie. However, Prince remains tight-lipped, refusing to divulge any details regarding her father's involvement with Rosalie.
Post-exam, Sarah extends an invitation to Rudy, proposing a night out for drinks with fellow associates from Tinley Brit. Rudy declines the offer and retreats into the solace of his home. On his way back, he crosses paths with Kelly, his neighbor, and renews his offer of a ride. She hesitates but eventually climbs into the car.
As they converse during the ride, Rudy attempts to broach the subject of her husband, but Kelly quickly shuts down the conversation and requests to be dropped off a short distance from her house.
Upon returning home, Kelly conceals money in her usual hiding spot. Meanwhile, Kelly’s husband, Cliff, lurks within Rudy’s apartment, his presence ominous. He issues a veiled threat to Rudy, warning him to cease his surveillance of Kelly from his window.
The following day, Rudy and Deck seek out the other patient who shared a hospital room with Donny on the fateful night of his passing. The patient recounts how a male nurse appeared and administered medication into Donny’s IV just moments before his death. Alarmed by this revelation, Rudy confides in Bruiser, voicing his fears that Melvin might be a murderer—a truth Drummond and the hospital have seemingly conspired to conceal.
That evening, Bruiser confronts Drummond with a proposition. She demands that he leverage his influence to halt the FBI's pursuit and ups the ante, insisting on an $80 million payout.
Rudy pays a visit to his mother, offering a heartfelt apology for not disclosing his dismissal from Tinley Brit. Bruiser, lost in thought, reminisces about the time her father brought Rosalie to live with them before his arrest.
The episode culminates in a chilling climax as Melvin abducts Jackie, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.
