Ep 4. Mile High Ink

Black Ink Crew is a reality TV show that follows the daily lives of the tattoo artists and employees of Black Ink, a tattoo shop located in New York City. In season 9 episode 4, titled "Mile High Ink," the crew takes a wild trip to Las Vegas to celebrate Sky's 38th birthday.

The episode starts with Sky and Donna excitedly preparing for their trip to Vegas. As they pack their suitcases, they talk about the extravagant plans they have, including zip-lining, partying, and getting new tattoos. The rest of the crew also starts to arrive in Vegas, including Ceaser, Walt, Ted, and Tatti.

Once everyone is settled into their hotel rooms, they head to a rooftop bar and restaurant for dinner and drinks. As they eat, they reminisce about old times and start to plan Sky's ultimate birthday party. The conversation is light and fun, and everyone is in good spirits.

The next day, the crew splits up to do their own activities. Sky, Donna, and Tatti head to a roller coaster at the New York, New York casino, where they scream and laugh their way through the ride. Walt and Ted also go on a thrilling zip-lining adventure, with Walt admittedly being scared of heights but pushing through anyways.

As the day goes on, tensions start to rise between some of the crew members. Teddy and Ceaser have a heated argument over business matters, which eventually leads to unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, Sky, Donna, and Tatti head to a tattoo shop to get some new ink. As they get their tattoos, they talk about how much they've grown as individuals and as a group, and thank each other for always being there for one another.

That night, the crew throws Sky the ultimate birthday party at a club in Vegas. As they dance the night away, they toast to Sky and the friendships they've forged over the years. But as the night comes to an end, tensions rise once again when Ceaser and Teddy get into a physical altercation. The fight is broken up quickly, but the damage is done and the group is left reeling from the incident.

The episode ends with the crew reflecting on the trip and the highs and lows they experienced. They also look ahead to the future and contemplate what lies ahead for their friendships and business ventures. It's a bittersweet ending to a wild trip to Sin City.