Troy contacts Ms. Lane to clarify their arranged marriage, revealing he is in love with another woman and sees their union as a business deal. He proposes an open marriage, promising not to interfere with her life. Troy offers to take Ms. Lane to Skyreach to meet her first love, hoping this will keep their relationship strictly transactional. He insists their marriage will last only one year before divorce and urges her to sign the agreement immediately to avoid complications. The episode ends with Ms. Lane facing the pressure of making a quick decision as Troy waits downstairs for her reply.