With his first solo music performance approaching, Phor decides to put it all on the line and pursue a relationship with Kat. After a harsh meeting with his lawyer, Van's future at 9 Mag is in jeopardy.

After Ryan's meltdown, Kat and Van confront him about his erratic behavior. When the crew questions Kat's loyalty to the shop after she plans to attend a tattoo convention in New York without her 9Mag family, tensions escalate.