Ep 4. Gone Girl

Payton speaks to a group of returning soldiers, but the audience doesn't seem too interested in what he's saying. His adviser, McAfee, suggests that he might come off as insincere because he's never experienced any hardship. Payton tries to correct this by faking a personal tragedy. Meanwhile, Infinity's health deteriorates, and she and Skye build a bond over their shared love of the "Gone Girl" novel.

After a disappointing speech where he failed to connect with his audience, Payton is left reeling and trying to figure out how to fix his "likeability" problem. McAfee tells him that one way to increase his appeal would be to share a personal tragedy that he's overcome. Initially hesitant, Payton eventually agrees and comes up with a fake story about his brother dying in a car accident.

This lie backfires, however, when Payton's "grief" for his brother is called into question by a journalist. The resulting scandal only serves to make Payton seem more out of touch and insincere, and he's forced to come clean about the lie.

Meanwhile, Infinity's health continues to decline, and her mother Dee Dee tells her that she only has a few weeks left to live. In an effort to take her mind off her illness, Skye suggests they read "Gone Girl" together and discuss it. As the two bond over the book, Skye learns more about Infinity's life and her strained relationship with her mother.

As the episode ends, Payton faces repercussions for his lie, and Infinity's situation takes a turn for the worse. The episode further explores themes of authenticity, honesty, and the lengths people will go to achieve success in their goals and ambitions.