While the sperm "hostages" are the focus, the rest of the precinct deals with their own chaotic dilemmas: "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Hostage Situation (TV Episode 2016)
: The plan fails when Eleanor destroys one of the samples, leaving Charles desperate enough to actually consider intimidating the priest. Jake is forced to take a stand for Charles's integrity, eventually tasing his best friend to prevent him from committing a crime. [S3E11] Hostage Situation
: The arc concludes with a heartfelt moment where Jake reminds Charles that being a father isn't strictly biological. The two decide to look into alternative options, including a hilariously horrifying suggestion of using Jake’s father as a donor so their kids would be brothers. Parallel Subplots While the sperm "hostages" are the focus, the
The "hostage" situation begins when Eleanor threatens to destroy Charles's last remaining sperm samples unless he uses his police authority to intimidate an elderly priest into dropping a lawsuit against her. The two decide to look into alternative options,
: Jake Peralta, treating the situation like a genuine tactical operation, helps Charles attempt a "rescue" mission to steal the samples from Eleanor's possession.