Brie, Nikki and the family go to a butterfly sanctuary and the aquarium. Kathy wants to do a family photo for her birthday, but does not want Artem in it as she does not exactly consider him part of the family. JJ thinks that Nikki favors Birdie over his and Lauren's daughters, which worries Brie and Kathy.
Brie and JJ do some yoga, then Brie gets a call from the Phoenix Police Department regarding a break-in of her car. Brie learns that her car has been found, but Brie would rather she not find out what happened to it.
Nikki and Kathy go to a fine goods store. Kathy asks if it were okay if Artem were not in her family photo for her birthday. Brie thinks Artem would be upset, and she feels that her relationship is not being taken seriously. Even as Nikki is fine with the idea and Kathy regretting it in the end, Kathy proposes one photo with Artem and one without, much to Nikki's hilarity.
Brie and Birdie go to the towing company where Brie's car is. Brie sees the damage done to the car as well as some bullet casings inside of the car. Brie is shaken.
Brie, Nikki and JJ go to a liquor bar for a dress-up party. JJ and Artem are there. Artem teaches everyone how to do a box step in order to warm up to some more people, including Nikki's family. Kathy feels guilty about the photo session and keeping Artem out of one of the pictures, but she is determined to go through with it. Brie brings up JJ saying that Nikki favors Birdie more than her brother's children, and Nikki feels like there is more to this statement.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie tells Bryan that she misses him, then tells Nikki that she hates being alone after what happened to her car. She feels like everything in her life is falling apart and that she has no control over her life. With Nikki's house being delayed, Nikki and Artem get to stay with her longer.
At JJ and Lauren's house, Brie shows up with Birdie, with Nikki not showing up until later. Meanwhile, Nikki and Artem are having dinner at a restaurant when Brie calls. Nikki tells Brie they will not be making it due to JJ's comments. Nikki tells Artem what is going on, and Artem feels that JJ feels like he is missing out on things. Nikki tells Artem that he feels there is something else going on besides her brother's kids. When JJ finds out from Nikki that Nikki is not coming via text, JJ feels that his comments are being validated. Meanwhile, Nikki and Artem have pie together.
At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie has told Bryan - who is now back from the road - what has happened, and now feels relieved. She brings up some ideas as to make the home more secure. Bryan feels Brie is more paranoid after the car was broken in, but that the paranoia is justified. Brie, still feeling more secure when she is not alone, has added more security cameras and lights and has also changed the locks.
Family photo day finally arrives. Kathy wants everything done before Artem shows up, but even JJ does not like the idea of a photo with Artem and one without. Suddenly, thunder can be heard in the distance as Brie, Bryan, Birdie and Nikki show up. Everyone heads to the site of the photo when Nikki tells Kathy that Artem has landed. At this point, the wind picks up and it is about to rain, and everybody begins to argue, and the photo doesn't exactly go as planned. Nikki confronts JJ about his comments regarding her favoring Birdie over his kids, and JJ feels his words are being proven right even more. As it starts to rain, Artem shows up, and the truth spills out.
In Los Angeles, Nikki, Kathy and Artem go to a wildlife preserve, with Kathy being here for the purpose of making things right between herself and Artem. The three of them take pictures in front of a giraffe, then enjoy some wine. Kathy explains what was going on with the family photo, and Artem is very understanding of the explanation.
In Phoenix, Arizona, Brie, Nikki and Birdie go to the Children's Museum of Phoenix in an attempt to get Nikki and JJ to make up. Nikki tells JJ that she wants to be in his daughters' lives more and wants to put in more of an effort. JJ understands.
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