Cheyenne slips onstage during a Nutcracker performance, which is a nightmare scenario for her. Although she recovers instantly and finishes the performance, the slip deeply affects her emotionally, making her fear it is a sign of future failures or aging. The exact cause of the slip is not detailed, but it happens despite her intense preparation and pre-performance rituals.

Jack sees Cheyenne's slip on his office TV and immediately runs down to the wings to watch her finish the performance. Afterward, he approaches her gently, holding her shoulders and making eye contact, showing concern and support. However, Cheyenne brushes him off, fearing the slip signals impending failure or aging.

In this episode, someone from Gael's past resurfaces, creating tension. Additionally, Gael tries to advise Cheyenne to stop overworking herself after her slip, but she pushes him away. Gael is also seen running in Central Park and encountering a woman he recognizes, Quinn.

Gabin gets into trouble during the episode, though the specifics are not detailed in the summary. Mishi experiences being ghosted, indicating a sudden and unexplained end to communication with someone important to her.

Jack struggles to name a successor for Nicholas, who is an old-school former dancer wanting to retire due to health issues and concerns about ballet's cultural appreciation. Crispin offers an idea to help with this challenge, though the details of the idea are not specified.