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As the days unfold, Jillian’s life revolves around caring for a recovering Spencer while navigating the turbulent waters of grief alongside Natalie, whose husband remains gravely injured. The atmosphere is charged with tension, especially as speculation begins to swirl regarding the astronauts' mental states post-accident. Spencer and Alex seem affected profoundly, each alienating their wives with silence and withdrawal.
Tragedy strikes when Alex unexpectedly dies after exhibiting aggressive behavior. The official explanation attributes his death to a stroke, but cracks in the official narrative begin to show. Natalie, overwhelmed and unable to cope, takes her life, illuminating the emotional toll that the secretive nature of their experiences in space enforces on their loved ones.