Ep 12. Cold Turkey

In Beauty and the Beast (2012) season 1 episode 12 titled "Cold Turkey," Catherine and Vincent's relationship gets complicated when Catherine's birthday brings up old wounds from her past. As she tries to deal with her emotions, she investigates the case of a missing woman who was last seen leaving a rehab facility.

At the facility, Catherine meets the victim's roommate, who tells her that the woman was clean and sober before she disappeared. Catherine and Tess track down the woman's dealer, but learn that he has a solid alibi. Meanwhile, Vincent is dealing with his own issues when he discovers that a dangerous new type of drug is being circulated in the city. He decides to take matters into his own hands and goes undercover to find out more about the drug and its suppliers.

As Catherine's investigation leads her down a dangerous path, Vincent's mission becomes even more risky when he is asked to infiltrate a drug lord's inner circle. Despite the danger, Catherine and Vincent are determined to solve their respective cases and confront their own personal demons.

Throughout the episode, Catherine's birthday celebrations serve as a backdrop to the drama unfolding. She receives a special gift from Vincent, but struggles to come to terms with the fact that their relationship is not progressing as she had hoped. Meanwhile, Tess tries to cheer Catherine up by convincing her to go out and enjoy the night, leading to some unexpected twists and turns.

As the episode comes to a close, Catherine and Vincent's investigations converge, putting them both in grave danger. With their lives on the line, they must rely on each other to come out alive and finally confront their feelings for one another. "Cold Turkey" is a high-stakes, emotional episode that explores the complex relationship between Catherine and Vincent and the dangerous world they live in.