Ep 9. Have Several Seats

In Black Ink Crew season 2 episode 9 titled "Have Several Seats," tensions are high at the 113th shop as the crew prepares for the grand opening party at their new location. Ceaser is focused on making sure everything goes smoothly, while Sky and Dutchess are at odds with each other.

The episode begins with Ceaser and Puma visiting their new shop location, which is still under construction. Ceaser is stressed out about making sure everything is perfect for the opening party and is worried that the contractors won't have everything ready in time. Meanwhile, Puma is excited to have a bigger space to work with and is looking forward to expanding the Black Ink brand.

Back at the old shop, Sky and Dutchess are still not speaking to each other. The tension between them has been building for weeks, and it's clear that they're not going to be able to resolve their issues anytime soon. Sky confides in Charmaine that she thinks Dutchess is trying to sabotage her and take over as the "queen" of Black Ink. Charmaine tries to convince Sky to talk to Dutchess and hash out their differences, but Sky is too stubborn to make the first move.

As the day of the grand opening party approaches, Ceaser is on edge. He's worried that something will go wrong and the event won't be a success. He checks in with the contractors to make sure everything is on schedule and even stops by the new shop late at night to make sure the work is being done.

Dutchess, on the other hand, is focused on making sure she looks her best for the party. She visits a boutique to pick out a new outfit and tries on several dresses before settling on a sparkly gold number. She also takes the opportunity to vent to her friend Sassy about her ongoing feud with Sky. Sassy advises her to keep her distance from Sky and not let her get under her skin.

On the day of the party, the crew is busy setting up the new shop and making sure everything is in place. Ceaser is still stressed out and snaps at some of his employees when they're not working fast enough. Meanwhile, Sky and Dutchess are both getting ready at their homes. Sky is nervous about what will happen at the party and whether Dutchess will try to start a fight with her.

When Sky arrives at the party, she's surprised to see that Dutchess is already there. They avoid each other for most of the night, but eventually, they end up in the same room. There's a tense moment between them, but before anything can escalate, Ceaser gathers the crew for a speech. He thanks everyone for their hard work in getting the new shop up and running and promises that they will continue to grow and expand the Black Ink brand.

As the night wears on, the crew lets loose and starts dancing and drinking. Ceaser takes the opportunity to get on the mic and call out the "haters" who doubted his ability to succeed. He also announces that he's planning to open another Black Ink location in Atlanta, which gets a big round of applause from the crowd.

The episode ends with both Sky and Dutchess feeling relieved that they made it through the night without any major drama. They both know that their issues are far from resolved, but for the time being, they're willing to put their differences aside and focus on making the new shop a success.

Overall, "Have Several Seats" is a tense but ultimately uplifting episode of Black Ink Crew. It's clear that the crew is passionate about their work and determined to succeed, and it's hard not to root for them as they navigate their various personal and professional struggles.