Barnaby and J.R. were able to overpower Rudy after Frances revealed that she had not loaded the gun, yet moments earlier, she allowed Rudy to use it to keep her under control.
However, given that she was a former prostitute with at least some street smarts, this may have just been a ruse on her part. She could have just played along with him until she could make a break from him knowing that he couldn't shoot her.
However, given that she was a former prostitute with at least some street smarts, this may have just been a ruse on her part. She could have just played along with him until she could make a break from him knowing that he couldn't shoot her.