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Undercutting this dire situation is Adam's long-standing estrangement from his wife, Reena—an emotional void they’ve maintained for the sake of their children while both have retreated into the virtual realm. The prospect of receiving a heart from a cloned version of himself exists through an insurance policy dubbed “Premium 3,” but it mandates the consent of Reena, who adamantly refuses any form of real-world interaction with Adam. Desperate, Adam attempts to discuss his condition with her through VR, revealing his imminent death, yet he is met with cold dismissiveness, prompting him to confront his work and home life’s emotional repercussions.