The marriage clock strikes at 3 months and power struggles grow. John acquires a failing tanning salon and reluctantly considers putting Kathryn at the helm. After giving in to Kim and moving to Harlem together, Alaska puts his foot down as ruler of his new household. Tarz doesn't want to have sex on a baby-making schedule and Tina gets frustrated. Domestic partnered for over 2 months, it's finally the weekend of Blair and Jeff's lavish commitment ceremony. While Blair is ecstatic to be surrounded by family and friends, Jeff's insecurity and rejection by his parents is tormenting him. Big changes foreshadow bigger realizations to come.

After almost five months of marriage, newlywed life seems less…new. It's been two weeks with no sex – Blair is feeling disconnected and insecure, but the more pressure he puts on, the less turned on Jeff becomes. John is finding Kathryn's ever-expanding body unattractive, which angers Kathryn. Tina tries to heat up her sex life with a sexy dance, but Tarz finds her "cute" instead of sexy. At least Kim and Alaska manage a sexy reunion after doing their own thing on opposite coasts, but as soon as the next separation approaches, the couple is on edge.

After 7 months of marriage, communication is at an all-time low. Jeff meets with an attorney and is surprised to find that Blair is earning equity in Jeff's house. In turn, Blair is enraged that Jeff would conspire with a lawyer behind his back. Tarz and Tina have planned a nude photo shoot to celebrate their newlywed year but Tina insists on sparkles and feathers. The photographer and Tarz object –- will Tina ever let her inner self be "exposed?" Despite his usual stoicism, Alaska gets sentimental reminiscing about his mom and finally trusts Kim enough to allow for a crack in his armor. John gets frazzled by an emergency at the salon and Kathryn is irritated that she does not have more freedom to handle the business in her own way.