The future of 2nd City is in jeopardy while Charmaine attempts to secure the proper documents to legalize the shop. Ryan is forced to make some decisions about his love life. 9MAG and Charmaine come face to face again after their falling out.

Char's false alarm forces her into early maternity leave. Kitty's determined to prove to Char that she can handle the shop in her absence. Over at 9MAG, Draya and Phor forge on to keep the tattoo community unified while tensions at 2nd City rise.