McGarrett is rocked to his core when Chin Ho tells him some shocking news about Joe White. Meanwhile, Danny plays mid-wife for his ex-wife when she goes into early labor.

During a fundraiser, the body of a young woman is found. Governor Denning refuses to lock down the hotel, which forces Five-0 to launch a low-key investigation. When the team almost causes an international incident with Russia, the Governor decides that one of the team should be fired. Also, Chin Ho faces the grueling task of choosing a Valentine's Day gift for Malia.