Detective Stark, with Molly and Angela at her back, enters the greenroom and immediately separates Baxley Brown from Thomas Beagle. She informs Beagle that he is under arrest, reciting his rights. Beagle protests, assuming a prank, but Angela notes there are cameras everywhere. Stark cites Beagle’s hiring of a criminal gang to steal the Fabergé egg and the threats made against Molly.

Beagle appeals to Brown, who rebukes him and says he no longer trusts him. Speedy arrives with two officers, calling Beagle “delusional.” Stark states that Beagle’s own recent words incriminated him—he admitted to orchestrating the theft and returning the egg for personal gain. Officers handcuff Beagle, and Stark warns him to stay quiet as he is escorted out, with Speedy following.

After Beagle’s removal, Brown approaches Molly in shock, claiming ignorance of Beagle’s actions and insisting his intent was only to see the egg sold, acknowledging his own commission interest. Molly then reveals their families’ connection: Baxley’s father, Algernon Braun, was once engaged to Molly’s gran, Flora Gray, and was, as Molly puts it, a “rotten” egg. Brown admits he knows little about his father, who died young, and shares that his grandfather, Magnus, forced a name change from Braun to Brown after accusations of forging a certificate of authenticity; Magnus was never charged.

Molly asserts that Magnus and Algernon stole the Fabergé egg from Baron Beagle and that she has proof in Flora’s diary. Stark supports that it is written testimony. Brown says Magnus is dead and admits he avoided probing the past, but insists his own dealings have been clean since taking over the firm. Molly notes they share a desire to be better than their families’ legacies, and Brown agrees.

Juan rushes in, worried for Molly; she assures him she is fine. Angela reports that Beagle is en route to the precinct and confirms the egg is in the hotel safe under Mr. Snow’s and police watch. Molly asks Brown what happens next regarding the egg.

Brown explains that, by rights, the egg belongs to Beagle because a bill of sale shows Beagle’s grandfather as the last legal owner. This means the buyer from the staged auction will not keep it. Angela reveals she was the supposed buyer and that the sale was a ruse. Molly laments that Beagle may still legally own the egg despite his crimes. Brown delivers a cautionary line—“Never count your chickens before they hatch”—implying the legal situation may yet change.