The latest episode of *Black Rabbit* begins with a flashback to a pivotal moment for Vince Friedken: the incident that cost him his dream. We see the immediate consequences of his reckless dare – challenging a drunken employee to jump from the roof, resulting in paralysis and a hefty $500,000 payout for the Rabbit club. Vince, meanwhile, receives a $100,000 settlement to leave the club, money he quickly loses through gambling and poor decisions.
Vince angrily objected when he learned he was being forced to leave. He believed the Black Rabbit was *his* vision, not Jake’s, but Jake countered that Vince was ruining it. Two years later, Vince looks at a booth in the Rabbit, remembering where he gave up his dream to his brother, who now seems to be repeating the same mistakes. While Jake has been more careful in his approach, Vince fears the situation will inevitably spiral out of control again.
Jake sharply rebukes Vince when Vince suggests taking money from the restaurant’s weekly profits, insisting it’s not something to be casually dipped into. However, this feels disingenuous, as Jake has essentially been treating the restaurant like a personal fund since he took charge. The episode, titled “Skin Contact,” pivots the blame from Vince’s mistakes to Jake’s, highlighting his years of ignoring problems and crossing boundaries with staff in the VIP area. Roxie returns from talking with Anna intending to confront Jake, but she ends up accepting his promise to improve things immediately. This cycle of empty promises is familiar to Roxie, as she, too, has often turned a blind eye to wrongdoing.
After making amends with Roxie, Jake quickly went back to the shady loan shark to request a large, undisclosed personal loan. The conversation didn’t go well, forcing Jake to scramble for funds – essentially emptying his personal accounts – to cover their initial $20,000 weekly payment. At the same time, Naveen discovered a $100,000 discrepancy in Jake’s financial records, halting any progress on the Pool Room until the books are balanced. The Friedken brothers are being exploited and reduced to desperate measures by their connections in the New York criminal world.
Vince has come up with another plan, this time to finally pay back the Macusos. He reminded me about Dad’s old Little League raffle with this slightly embarrassed smile, and honestly, it’s a classic Vince move. Jake immediately started protesting about staging a fake charity event for high schoolers – which, knowing Jake, *always* means he’s secretly on board with whatever crazy idea Vince has cooked up. It’s like he can’t help himself!
While shopping for supplies for the benefit concert, Tony reveals to Roxy that the whole event is a scheme to cover Vince’s debts. Tony believes Jake is caught in a destructive pattern, similar to his brother, but his addiction is to Vince himself – a complicated relationship that hints at deeper issues. This isn’t just about Jake and Vince, but about the unhealthy connections within their entire group of friends, built on a lack of trust and safety. Essentially, their home isn’t a safe haven, but a place where only those willing to take advantage will thrive.
The Friedken brothers profited from the charity event, but it was a disaster for Jake, who seemed overwhelmed and unprepared. The night started with Roxy demanding Vince be removed from the Black Rabbit, framing the event as his farewell party. Jake verbally agreed, but his body language suggested otherwise. Law continued to impress with his charm, though his desperation to be believed was increasingly obvious. Things took a darker turn with the arrival of Jules Zoblonsky, a known creep who had previously assaulted someone and drugged Anna’s drink. Despite Jake’s attempt to ban him, Jules showed up anyway. To further complicate matters, Roxy invited Trevor, an employee Vince had driven to attempt suicide, to confront him. Despite all the drama, the event successfully raised $100,000, but created even more issues for everyone involved.
Jake and Estelle share a connection during a musical performance. Estelle playfully references a previous flirtatious exchange by subtly misaligning a picture frame – a callback to Jake admitting he needed her help hanging things straight. Their developing romance is awkward, but captivating. After Estelle kisses Jake while he admires her pool room designs, praising her unique talent, their relationship seems to solidify. However, this new romance is quickly overshadowed when the party hostess, Mel, overdoses on something Jules provided. Jules, Wes, and Estelle flee the scene in an SUV as the police approach, leaving Jake to deal with the aftermath and cover up the evidence with Anna. It becomes clear that Jake has a habit of making bad choices, and this situation is just the latest example.
I was completely captivated by the ending of “Skin Contact.” It’s devastating to see how all of Gen’s risky decisions are about to impact her whole family. The final shot is just stunning – Gen walking home, talking to Babbitt on the phone, and then seeing him appear in his car, watching her in the rearview mirror. It’s chilling to realize he’d already been to her tattoo shop that day and casually gotten her number. Laura Linney’s direction, as always, is phenomenal – she really understands how to build tension and leave you with a lingering sense of dread.
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