Secret Sauce

"**Secret Sauce**" is the fourth episode of Season 1 of the Netflix series *Sweet Tooth*. It aired on June 24, 2021.

## Synopsis

Gus lands under the protection of some new friends as Big Man's past catches up to him. Dr. Singh fears a nosy neighbor will unearth Rani's secret.

## Plot

Having been captured by the Last Men previously, Gus and Jepperd are surprised when they are saved by a group of teenage kids led by Bear; they call themselves the Animal Army, and were founded in awe of hybrids and vowed to protect them at all costs. Bear tells Gus that they're offering him his freedom, but are still taking Jepperd as prisoner. Things begin to heat up when it is discovered by the Animal Army that Jepperd is a former Last Man. Bear orders Jepperd shot but quickly changes her mind when Gus begs her not to kill his only friend in the world.

A flashback to the beginning of the Great Crumble shows Aimee shortly after the hybrid girl — who would later become known as Wendy — was left on her doorstep. The two decide that they will go shopping, and quickly become synonymous with a mother and daughter relationship. Returning from their shopping trip, they are alerted when Wendy smells smoke at the Preserve, and Aimee quickly gets her rifle ready to defend Wendy and herself.

Later that night, Aimee is worried that there has been an intruder on the grounds of the Preserve. She lays awake at night and decides to look around the place. Aimee eventually finds the intruder, an animal called Bobby hiding in the bushes. Wendy pleads with Aimee to keep Bobby, but she is reluctant. She eventually agrees and the two eventually become best friends.

Back with the Animal Army, Bear opens a new world to Gus and Jepperd, showing them the grounds that they, the Animal Army, live on. Gus quickly becomes the centre of attention when he meets the rest of the Animal Army, and he is treated like royalty. Each gives Gus sweets and he is crowned king for the day. Gus explains that he and Jepperd are going to look for his mother in Colorado and that Jepperd isn't a bad guy. Nonetheless, Bear explains about the Last Men and Jepperds position as a Last Man.

Adi and Rani learn that the neighborhood is trying to implement weekly virus screenings, which may end up exposing Rani's illness. Issues begin to arise however, when their neighbor Nancie becomes interested and asks questions about Rani. Adi lies, citing that she is hung over from their wedding anniversary, but further questions arise when Nancie asks Rani about the anniversary and their stories do not match up.

Meanwhile, Gus talks with Jepperd and questions why he didn't tell him the truth about the Last Men. Jepperd explains that it was either kill or be killed when he became a Last Man, but that he is not that person anymore. Gus understands and argues that Bear's position is similar — she too has hurt people much like Jepperd. Bear is reluctant to agree, however, and Jepperd is taken outside to his execution.

The Animal Army tie Jepperd up outside and plan to let a tiger lose on Jepperd. Gus asks the animal not to attack his friend, however, and the animal retreats, either scared or loyal to Gus. This is a sign that Jepperd should live, and Bear calls off the execution. This causes chaos within the Animal Army and Bear is stripped of her leadership by her second-in-command Tiger. During the commotion, Gus and Jepperd escape, as does Bear.

Back with the Singhs, Nancie realizes the truth and vows to tell the whole neighborhood. As the Singh's begin arguing with her outside, their horse Trixie kicks Nancie dead. With no other choice, the Singh's carry her body into their house.

## Cast and Characters

### Starring

* Nonso Anozie as Thomas Jepperd
* Christian Convery as Gus
* Adeel Akhtar as Aditya Singh
* Stefanie LaVie Owen as Bear
* Dania Ramirez as Aimee Eden
* Aliza Vellani as Rani Singh
* James Brolin voices the Narrator

### Guest-starring

* Sarah Peirse as Dr. Gladys Bell
* Naledi Murray as Wendy

### Co-starring

* Bronwyn Bradley as Nancie
* Conan Hayes as Pony
* Aron Eastwood as Carbine
* Mia Artemis as Tiger
* Allan Henry as Shotgun Last Man
* Duane Evans Jr as Rhino
* Kawhia Chambers as Lead Last Man
* Jack Barry as Last Man in Fatigues