Lauren and Nico prepare backstage at Velvet for their first live performance together. Lauren admits she is nervous about transitioning from private scenes to a public one, but chooses to proceed. She reflects that two months have passed since Nico took ownership of Velvet’s building, during which renovations began on the third floor, operating nights expanded to Thursdays and Sundays, and daytime sublets to boudoir photographers and cam workers started, significantly improving profitability alongside the reduced rent.

On the personal front, Nico had remained close after the volatile Trocci family dinner, worried about possible retaliation from his father. Moira stayed behind and worked to de-escalate Nico Senior, leading to couples therapy and signs of stabilization. As Nico starts to believe he is free from the family business, he sheds his mask at the club and explores more of his sexual interests with Lauren, particularly bondage and exhibitionism.

Entering Velvet’s bondage room, Lauren avoids looking at the audience and focuses on Nico. With music and dim lighting, Nico thanks Lauren and they exchange “I love you” before beginning. Nico, aroused by the scenario, calmly guides Lauren onto a tantra chaise and starts an intricate rope setup with his favored red rope, tying each thigh above the knee, then running the rope behind Lauren’s neck and under her armpit to draw each knee toward her chest, immobilizing her lower body.

As the scene escalates, Nico adds red wrist cuffs and ties Lauren’s hands overhead to a hook on the chaise, rendering her effectively helpless. Friends like Taylor shout encouragement that breaks the tension and reassures Lauren the audience is supportive. The couple’s dynamic centers on trust and control; Lauren consciously relinquishes control, reassured by their safe word and Nico’s caution.

Nico rips Lauren’s panties, lubricates hastily with saliva, and penetrates her, proceeding carefully due to the restrictive position. The couple attune to the room’s acoustics and the audience’s reactions, which fuels their shared exhibitionist kink. Nico adjusts his angle to stimulate Lauren effectively, tonguing her nipple through lace and maintaining a rhythm that balances intensity with care.

Lauren watches the audience engage in their own sexual activity, which pushes her to climax. Nico climaxes moments later and collapses against her, breathless. The crowd, led by Taylor, cheers, closing the scene with a light, celebratory mood and underscoring Lauren and Nico’s growing comfort performing publicly together.