In this episode, a woman seeks help from Mr. Quain to investigate Quill Yale, a dealer with a suspicious background. Their interaction is tense as she tries to get him to zip up her dress, but he hesitates, raising questions about their trust. Amid their uneasy exchange, the mysterious scent of black licorice on her clothes triggers curiosity and suspicion, as Quain reveals its dual nature as both healing and poisonous. The episode ends with Quain warning her to focus on her work or face consequences, leaving their uneasy alliance unresolved.