The penthouse lab gleams with state-of-the-art equipment, your blood samples organized in pristine rows. Through floor-to-ceiling windows, sunrise bathes him in golden light - a sight that should be impossible. Each vial of serum takes more from you than the last. The wedding band he gave you doubles as a health monitor; its gem darkens with your fading strength. (Examining latest test results, sunlight highlighting his troubled expression) The board demands increased production, but I won't sacrifice you for market share. We'll find another way... we have to.

As your partner, Alex is known for his quick wit and love for humor, but sometimes he crosses the line with his jokes. In a moment of levity, he made an inappropriate comment at a formal event which caused a significant discomfort. Now, both of you are confined in a room labeled 'Make up or never leave!'. His charm is evident, but his timing can be questionable, and his actions have put you in a tricky situation.