Worried about his unborn son's consumption of caffeine, Chief O'Brien tries to ween Major Kira off of her raktajinos. On a more distressing note, Sisko informs the crew that Doctor Bashir and Jake have gone to aid a Federation colony that has been attacked by the Klingons.

A heatwave precedes a visit to the beach by the President of the United States, as Mitch encounters a bumbling Secret Service Agent. Cody faces an audit by the IRS. Caroline thinks no one has remembered her birthday.

Phil passes away. When Phyllis announces her intention to sell, the gang decides to buy the bar. Trouble begins when each has their own idea how to improve the place. Finally they decide that they should keep one tradition.