A Fae noble is found immolated, and Hale has to be taken off the case because of his family connections. Also, there's a meeting of several families (including Hale's), making this a very sensitive time. And Hale needs a date to this thing, so he asks Kenzi. Now Bo and Kenzi have to save the Noble Families from a Fae they double-grossed some time ago.
- Ballroom Blitz: The climactic scene.
- Bookcase Passage: The Valmorra family vault is hidden behind a spinning wine rack triggered by pulling the bottle of Chateau Issoire.Bo: Is that French for Family Secrets?note
- Call-Back: Nadia licks some of the blood from her self-harming off her palm, as the Garuda did in Barometz.Trick.Pressure. There's a reason for that.
- Chekhov's Gunman: Hale's sister and her ability to steal voices show up at the end of the episode, perfectly timed to severely inconvenience Kenzi and the struggle against the Cherufe.
- Cliffhanger: Nadia cuts herself with a butcher's knife... and seems to be possessed.
- Complaining About Rescues They Don't Like: Hale's father would rather die than lose face.
- Divided We Fall: Even knowing the Garuda is coming, the Fae nobility can't stop their petty squabbling.
- Fantastic Racism: When Hale brings Kenzi home as his girlfriend.Hale's dad: Hale, you brought home ... this?
Hale's sister: Wash the silverware the human uses. On second thought, just burn it. - Heartbreak and Ice Cream: Because Kenzi had to lie to Nate, and hard.
- I'm Standing Right Here: Wow. They just rip into Kenzi. She calls them on it. They don't care. And remember, these are light fae.
- Keeping Secrets Sucks: Kenzi hates keeping secrets from Nate, and he hates it, too.
- Last-Second Word Swap: Bo defends her friend.Hale's father: And here I'd heard you were difficult. Dyson's clearly been a good influence.
Bo: So has Kenzi. See, she's taught me how to tolerate people that I can't stand. You're snobs, you're bigots, and your family
Dyson: Bo.
Bo: ... family home is lovely. - My Sister Is Off-Limits: Dyson stays away from Hale's sister for just this reason. At first. And Hale doesn't take it well.
- Naughty Under the Table: Hale's sister gropes Dyson under the table.
- Noodle Incident: Hale's list of times he's bailed Kenzi out.
- Pet the Dog: Though he can't openly assist them, Hale's father promises Bo resources in the battle against the Garuda.
- Playing with Fire: The Cherufe.
- Screw This, I'm Outta Here: Fed up of his family's racist attitude towards Kenzi and the Fae's refusal to acknowledge the threat of the Garuda, Hale storms out of his family home with Bo and Kenzi.
- She Cleans Up Nicely: Holy shitballs, Kenzi. You went from ten pounds of hot in a five pound gothbag to a three pound bag of class.
- Spontaneous Human Combustion: The Charuf causes this in its victims.
- Twerp Sweating: Made worse by the fact that the girl Hale brought home was human.
