Spoiler warning: We’re talking about Norman and Mallory’s showdown, Horace’s deal with Jules, Rain going too far, Charles entering treatment, and that wild ending with Angel.
Baby, Episode 6 is called “A Pack of Wolves,” and that title fits this family perfectly.
Nobody trusts anybody.
Everybody is using somebody.
And apparently being related means absolutely nothing once survival is involved.
Norman Comes for Mallory
Norman wastes no time after getting out of jail.
He goes directly to Mallory’s house and confronts her over the death of his wife.
Mallory denies being responsible, but Norman already knows enough about the tow yard and the cover-up to believe she was involved.
The argument turns violent.
And Mallory does not fold.
She fights Norman hard enough that this whole confrontation becomes less “angry uncle” and more two people trying to make sure only one person walks away.
Eventually, Mallory shoots Norman.
So much for family reconciliation.
At this point, the Bellarie family reunion needs metal detectors and separate entrances.
Horace Makes a Deal With Jules
Horace visits Jules and Roy in custody because he wants something Norman has:
his blackmail files.
Norman has spent years collecting dirt on powerful people, and Horace knows those files are the reason his brother has been able to manipulate judges, politicians, doctors, and everybody else.
Horace offers Jules a deal.
Help him find Norman’s stash, and Horace will help Jules get a lighter sentence—or possibly walk.
Jules agrees, but only if Horace keeps his end of the bargain.
Roy, meanwhile, is sitting there in terrible withdrawal begging for help.
Horace has absolutely no sympathy for him.
Watching Horace taunt his own son while Roy is struggling tells you everything you need to know about this family.
These people do not nurture.
They negotiate.
Charles Finally Agrees to Get Help
Charles is still recovering emotionally after his suicide attempt, and Varney is done pretending everything is fine.
Varney brings him information about an inpatient treatment program and tells him he needs serious help.
Charles hesitates.
Then he agrees.
Good.
Because Charles has been spiraling for a long time, and covering up crimes while drinking and falling apart was never going to end well.
Varney also makes it clear that he loves Charles and wants them to stop hiding their relationship.
Charles agrees they need to tell Horace the truth.
And you already know Horace is going to handle that conversation with all the sensitivity of a brick through a window.
Rain Is Becoming the Person She Used to Hate
Rain is enjoying being the owner of Make It Rain.
Maybe a little too much.
Her employees are already noticing that she is becoming controlling and mean.
She catches a bartender stealing and humiliates her.
Then one of the customers gets into it with Angel after tipping him with dollar bills instead of the kind of money he thinks he deserves.
Angel gets disrespectful.
The customer gets angry.
And Rain jumps into the situation.
Instead of calming everybody down, she makes it worse and smashes the woman with a bottle.
RAIN.
You own the club now.
You cannot personally assault every dissatisfied customer.
That’s what lawyers are for.
Alex is already warning Kimmie that Rain is drunk on power.
And he’s right.
Rain spent so long being controlled by other people that now she finally has power and seems determined to prove she has it every five minutes.
That road does not usually end well.
Sylvie Is Still a Major Problem
Rain also learns that Sylvie is still threatening to tell police what happened to Glen.
And Rain’s response is basically that if Sylvie talks, they may have to “visit” her.
Oh.
So we’re threatening Kimmie’s little sister now?
This is exactly what Alex is talking about.
Kimmie has literally killed to protect Rain.
But Rain is becoming reckless enough that even the people closest to her are starting to notice.
Kimmie promises to keep an eye on the situation, but I have a feeling this friendship is going to get tested very soon.
Kimmie and Horace Are Still Confused
Kimmie confronts Horace about Angel.
Horace keeps insisting he doesn’t have a “side,” while Kimmie tells him she knows exactly what is happening.
She admits she does care about Horace because no man has ever protected or provided for her the way he has.
But she also reminds him that caring about somebody does not mean she is blindly in love.
Kimmie sees Horace clearly.
She knows he’s cold.
She knows he’s dangerous.
And she knows their relationship is strange.
Still, something is there.
And Horace seems just as confused about it as she is.
Olivia Accidentally Says Too Much
Horace also visits Olivia and starts questioning her about Norman and the poisoning.
During their argument, Olivia says something about them having a child before quickly correcting herself to children.
Horace catches it immediately.
Now he is wondering whether one of the boys might not actually be his.
Olivia insists both sons belong to Horace.
But with this family?
I would go ahead and order the DNA tests.
No reason to trust anybody’s memory around here.
The Ending Is PURE Hypocrisy
Angel eventually returns to Horace and tries desperately to get back into his good graces.
He admits that he isn’t genuinely attracted to Horace but says he is willing to try because he doesn’t want to lose the lifestyle Horace gave him.
Horace sees right through that.
Angel decides to dance for him anyway.
Meanwhile, Charles and Varney arrive because they plan to finally tell Horace openly that they’re together.
Charles hears the music and walks toward the room.
And what does he find?
Angel dancing half-dressed for Horace.
Now remember:
This is the SAME Horace who has spent all this time judging Charles for loving Varney.
Sir.
Please explain.
Because the hypocrisy is sitting right there in the room wearing very little clothing.
And that’s where they leave us.
My Take
Episode 6 was strong because everybody’s behavior is finally starting to catch up with them.
Norman came for Mallory and learned she wasn’t going down quietly.
Horace is making deals with Jules while treating Roy like garbage.
Rain is becoming exactly the kind of boss she once hated.
And Charles is finally ready to stand up to his father about Varney—only to walk in on something that makes Horace look ridiculous.
Rain is the storyline I’m watching closest.
I love seeing her win.
But baby, ownership has gone to her head FAST.
You cannot build a better club by becoming worse than the people who ran it before you.
SoulNeekTV Rating: 4½ out of 5 Tea Cups ☕☕☕☕½
This episode gave us violence, blackmail, family secrets, hypocrisy and Rain acting like she bought the club and diplomatic immunity.
Now Charles needs to ask Horace one simple question:
So it’s only a problem when I do it?