Ep 7. Butterscotch

In Briarpatch season 1 episode 7 titled "Butterscotch," we see Allegra Dill grappling with the fallout of her brother's murder investigation and the approaching end of her time in San Bonifacio. The episode opens with Allegra sitting in a motel room, surrounded by case files and newspaper clippings, trying to piece together the threads of her investigation. She's joined by Jake Spivey, her former lover and partner on the case, who comes bearing Chinese takeout and a new lead in the case.

Despite their shared history, Allegra and Jake are at odds. She's still reeling from the revelation that Jake had lied to her about his past and his real reasons for coming back to San Bonifacio. Jake, on the other hand, is frustrated with Allegra's single-minded focus on the case and her refusal to see the bigger picture. He wants her to leave town and start over somewhere new, away from the danger and corruption of their hometown.

But before they can hash out their differences, Allegra is drawn back into her investigation by a new wrinkle in the case. A mysterious woman named Finola Jones has surfaced, claiming to have information about the murder of Allegra's brother. While Jake is skeptical of Finola's motives and reliability, Allegra is desperate for any new leads and decides to meet with her.

Their meeting takes place in a darkened warehouse, where Finola reveals a shocking secret about Allegra's family and the true reason for her brother's murder. As Allegra's world threatens to crumble around her, she must decide whether to trust Finola and risk everything or turn her back on the case and start over elsewhere.

Meanwhile, other players in the San Bonifacio underworld continue to make moves. District Attorney Calvin Stinger is putting pressure on Mayor Saldivar to cover up his own role in the corruption scandal, while local crime boss Iphigenia Poole is making her own play for power. As the stakes get higher and the danger mounts, Allegra must navigate a treacherous landscape of deceit and betrayal to get to the truth.

In "Butterscotch," Briarpatch ramps up the tension and delivers some of the series' most shocking twists yet. As Allegra and Jake race to untangle the web of corruption and violence that has ensnared San Bonifacio, they'll face tough moral choices and even tougher enemies. Will they be able to bring the guilty to justice, or will the town's dark secrets consume them before they can escape?

Overall, "Butterscotch" is a compelling episode that showcases Briarpatch's strengths as a gritty, stylish crime drama with a unique setting and unforgettable cast of characters. Fans of the show won't want to miss this installment, which raises the stakes and sets the stage for the explosive finale to come.