Ep 6. Gin and Juke

In Black Ink Crew Chicago season 8 episode 6 titled "Gin and Juke," the crew at 9MAG is still reeling from the events of the previous episodes. The aftermath of Don's DUI continues to cause tension amongst the team and Charmaine is feeling the pressure as the boss.

Meanwhile, Van is still struggling with personal issues as he tries to focus on his work at the shop. He confides in Ryan about some important decisions he needs to make concerning his family.

On the lighter side, the crew decides to have a day of fun with a gin and juke party. Everyone is ready to let loose and unwind from the recent drama. The team gathers to drink, dance, and enjoy each other's company. However, things quickly go awry when a fight breaks out between some of the partygoers.

As the crew tries to make sense of what happened, Charmaine and Ryan get into a heated argument about the state of the shop. Charmaine feels like Ryan isn't taking her concerns seriously, while Ryan is tired of dealing with the constant drama at 9MAG.

Later, the team is faced with another challenge when a customer comes in with a difficult request for a tattoo. The artist assigned to the job struggles but eventually finds the inspiration she needs to create something truly unique.

Throughout the episode, tensions continue to simmer amongst the 9MAG crew, and it remains to be seen if they can come together and resolve their issues. "Gin and Juke" is an emotional and action-packed episode that showcases the highs and lows of life in the tattoo industry.