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Despite Sam’s cautionary advice regarding the potential dangers of rushing, Aaron remains steadfast in her urgency to start the project. As they continue to grapple with their feelings and the underlying tension in their faux marriage, they are interrupted by their commander, Mitch Konrad, who encourages Sam to be more honest about his feelings for Aaron. This moment reveals an essential truth about their arrangement: Mitch has been aware of their ruse all along but values their contributions to the facility.