Lena’s labor begins, but this normally joyous moment is tainted by the palpable tension between Lena and Nikita, compounded by hospital bureaucracy, brutal contractions, and forgotten snacks. Lena feels abandoned by Nikita, who apparently believed spending time romancing Amelie was more important than signing their co-parenting contract. Meanwhile, Nikita is furious with Lena for sabotaging her relationship with Amelie out of jealousy.