At a company gathering colleagues mock Mr. Rourke for registering with Sierra while keeping Camille at home; he defends that the company needs Sierra and reluctantly admits he never planned to fall for Camille, yet vows Camille will never know about a sexy, mature lover like Ms. Lowell. After the toast Camille returns, and he smoothly shifts into the devoted husband—apologizing for missed calls, cooking, and planning her birthday. The key turn is revealed when an observer praises "Malcolm's" acting skills, leaving his double performance intact but quietly exposed as a crafted show.