Lauren watched Ryan edit a custom video of her, troubleshooting a continuity error caused by a fire alarm during filming. Taylor arrived with a lucrative request for an intimate close-up and asked for help prepping; Ryan bowed out, and Lauren agreed to assist. The trio joked about Ryan’s cooking mishap, and Ryan teased Lauren by showing a blooper reel of her falling off the bed, which Lauren made Ryan promise to delete.

Taylor noticed the video on Ryan’s screen and asked who it was for. Lauren confirmed it was for her longtime subscriber NT95, describing their history of sexting and his support for her work and safety. She emphasized the closeness she felt to him and her desire to deliver a perfect video.

Chaos erupted when their dog Walter stole Lauren’s whip and chased everyone through the brownstone. Lauren ultimately lured Walter with treats but was knocked over as he slid into her; she protected him from the fall and retrieved the whip. Afterward, they cleaned up and Lauren helped Taylor prep for the requested close-up while Ryan handled filming and editing.

Later, Lauren cooked dinner while monitoring the upload of her weekly Me4U video, a pole routine in their spare-bedroom “kink palace.” She reflected on her consistent posting schedule, the responsibility she felt toward her subscribers, and the community they formed. During cooking, she received messages from NT95, who tipped her and congratulated her on a recent political win; she teased him with a screenshot and hinted at his custom video.

Lauren thought about her earnings, pricing model for custom content, and how camwork had become both financially successful and personally empowering. She contrasted her liberating work with her patriarchal, Catholic upbringing and affirmed her commitment to sex worker advocacy, noting the significance of winning Councilwoman Marion Blackwell’s support for legislation protecting sex workers who report assaults.

Ryan and Taylor finished filming, joined Lauren for wine and a clam-and-wine pasta dinner, and enjoyed an easy evening together with Walter under the table. The chapter ended as Lauren’s phone rang, breaking the peaceful mood.