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You broke my only rule.

Right? Why isn't that insane?

That's why it's a really good series.

- Mind blown. - May.

May? What did you think?

- Here you go, babe. - Thank you.

About the last scene?

- Yeah, I, I-I liked it. - Love it!

- I, um... - So good.

But I found it hard to relate to the idea

of killing your husband with a whip.

Yeah, good point.

What would be the best way to kill your husband?

- Mm... - Well, if I were to do it...

Oh, you've thought about this?

It would definitely be poison the Chardonnay.

Mm. Excuse me?

I mean, you keep leaving the dishes in the sink, babe.

- I've gotta to something. - Well, and would you rather

I'd leave the kids at school?

Okay, ladies, focus. Back to the book.

We haven't even discussed the sex scenes.

What else is there left to discuss?

You know, it's always a quiet ones.

- Mm-hmm. - Tell us everything, May.

What are you and Kurt into?

I am into the book

which I think does a really great job of...

detailing the life of a very powerful dominatrix.

And, um, you know, Kurt and I, we have our secrets.

- Well, I do kiss and tell. - She does.

So I can let you know what's true about the book

after the party Olivia and I are going to this weekend.

- What party? - No way.

How did you score an invite?

A real estate agent left the business

to become a professional dominatrix. Huge scandal.

I'm sure she can snag a few extra invites if you guys want.

- Oh, yeah. - I am so in.

Gia. You can't be serious.

It's fancy. Like... real fancy.

Yeah, yeah, I mean, our-our friend

did tell us that it is one of the most exclusive fetish clubs

in the country.

I'm getting a babysitter.

- Yeah, you are. - Yes!

Oh, my gosh. We already booked ours.

What are you guys gonna wear?

- Latex. - Leather.

- Mm-hmm. - Both, a combination.

- Lace. - Apple-themed, are you?

No clothes. I mean, I don't know.

Yeah.

Thanks for hosting tonight.

It has been so tough with the twins.

Who knew seven year-olds could be so mean?

Well, don't treat them too harshly.

They're probably just going through stuff at school

that they can't tell their mom.

I'm the one who can't tell my family things.

Can you imagine if they knew?

A sex club?

I mean, wow, who knew Kelly and Olivia had it in 'em?

Maybe Chad would wanna get into some handcuffs.

Oh!

Would it be weird to borrow handcuffs from my brother?

- Oh. Oh, oh! - Oh, my gosh.

I...

- Sorry. - I am boring you to sleep.

No, no, it's-it's-it's not you.

Swear on Jane Austen's book club.

What? What even is that?

It's only the best book club to ever exist after ours.

The OG of book club.

So, you know, it's bad luck to swear on it and lie.

Okay. I swear on Jane Austen's fictional book club.

So if you're not bored, why are you so distracted?

I was just thinking about the book.

"The Dominatrix."

Her life is so exciting.

I don't know. It's stupid. I just...

I just wish I had more of, more of that, you know?

Kurt?

That you?

Gia?

Gia? Did you forget something?

My God, Kurt.

Careful with that knife, sweetie,

or I'll get the wrong idea.

Didn't think it was you for a second.

Who else could it be?

How was book club?

It was good.

Everyone actually read the book this time.

Oh, my God.

- Mm-hmm. - Alert the press.

Oh, I called it.

Not only did I know the slow dance thing,

but I also called the first kiss.

Double whammy.

You owe me two kisses.

Yeah, yeah.

Hey, can we put that away?

I don't like it to compete with my snuggling.

Okay, come here.

Well, I nailed the entire meet cute and the runaway dog.

So pay up.

Hey, that's gonna be us someday.

Minus the cheesy music.

And I think we should have horses

like you did on the ranch instead of the dogs.

But I'm open to discuss it.

We can try again soon.

So I heard something kind of interesting in book club today.

And you wanna talk about it now?

Maybe.

What is it?

Well, the book we're reading, it's a little sexy

and I was thinking...

maybe you could have your way with me.

I have some things in mind.

I'm close.

- Are you close? - Oh, yeah.

Yeah!

The area

has local Police Department concerned.

A third woman was found dead outside of the nightclub.

- Good morning, baby. - Morning.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

Did you go for a run?

I didn't see you in bed this morning.

I wish. No.

Work is literally keeping me up at night,

and our couch, turns out,

is not as comfortable as advertised.

Hey... You'll make partner soon.

- Crap. - Mm.

Speaking of that, there's a big work dinner tonight.

Starts at 6:30. Think we can leave by 6:00?

I'm sorry. I can't.

Gia and I have opera tickets.

We've kinda had them for months.

Don't worry about the dinner.

- I can go on my own. All alone. - You know what?

I'll see if someone could take the ticket.

You-you really don't have to.

Oh, I know that this is all really important

until you make partner and...

I want to be there for you.

Plus, we can take advantage of the time

we do have together.

You're the best. Truly.

Thank you.

Oh, crap, I have to go.

You barely touched your food.

It was delicious, thank you.

Yeah. Where's the keys?

Jane, are you reading this series?

This trash?

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.

This is a-a gag gift for a bachelorette party.

Have you read it?

Oh, mm-mm. No, no.

Mm-mm.

You know, I heard

that another one of those clubs was hit last night.

A woman who was just visiting her friend.

She wasn't even, uh, the stripper, prostitute or person.

She was murdered. Strangled.

What? Sounds so scary.

They call him the Red Light Ripper.

Honey, let me introduce you to Jeff.

I'm sorry, but I have to work late.

It's okay, baby.

Stay at work as long as you need to, I get it.

I'll call Gia or something.

Yeah.

Okay.

Bye.

Hello?

Hello?

Kelly made it happen.

Jesus, Gia, you scared me.

Sorry, but not sorry. This is huge.

Kelly and Olivia got us invited to that party.

The sexy party?

No, May, the chess party.

Come inside. It's cold.

Wait, so you're actually going?

I wouldn't miss book club. Are you gonna come?

And I know I phrased that like a question,

but I'm not asking. You're going.

We have work tomorrow.

- You want a drink? - Always.

And don't change the subject.

Your job at the foundation is safe.

As your boss, I demand that we go.

Oh, you wanna go.

- Hmm? - You're dying to go.

Mm.

Haven't you heard the news lately?

What if this place is sketchy or dangerous?

It's paranoid crazy, May.

Nothing bad is gonna happen.

Bad things only happen to people

that splinter off from the group.

Oh, my God. I already have my outfit picked out.

Long lace.

Open chest, tight, black.

- Sexy. - You're unbelievable.

- You know that? - Live a little, May.

Gia, you said to dress up. This is what I had.

It's fine. You look great.

Password.

Fire and ice.

Ooh.

Oh, my God!

Good evening.

Anyone care for a treat?

- Yes, please. - Nose down, bottoms up.

- Mmm, cheers. - Cheers.

Your phones. We'll return them to you when you leave.

We take privacy and discretion very seriously.

Follow me, darlings.

As a reminder, Hide and Seek is a place

where you can explore your deepest desires,

but no touching whatsoever without explicit consent.

- Is that all? - Clear.

Enjoy your exploration.

Oh, my God, you guys. We made it.

Come on.

Oh, my God.

Oh, excuse us. Watch out, excuse us.

- Oh! Oh, my God. - Excuse us.

Four shots, whatever. Anything.

- Oh, my God. - Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Did you guys see that guy getting all handsy?

- Oh, my God. - Thank you. You guys saved me.

That old lady is a bit much.

We should introduce her to the iron corset broad.

They would get along.

Hey, you say that you want more excitement in your life.

Why don't you go get some?

For real.

- Go. - No!

May, go over there.

Oh!

Go! Out of here.

She said, spice up your life.

- Damn! - Spice talk.

Hi.

I, uh, I wanted to say hi from earlier.

Hello.

Ah, lovely choice.

I enjoy a little tickle play myself sometimes.

Yeah. Tickle play, yeah.

Mm-hmm. Yeah.

Actually...

I, I actually don't know what that is.

I actually don't know what any of this is.

But you're curious in order to kink, I take it?

No, I, I don't know.

Go fetch our friend here a drink.

That's one of my submissives.

But you have to pay extra for that.

Why don't you tell me why you're really here.

I'm reading this book...

"The Secret Life Of A Dominatrix."

BDSM?

That's my specialty.

Is that what happens down there?

That's where all the truly delightful

and torturous fun happens.

Appointment only.

Did you want to see for yourself?

Yeah. No, I...

No, I, I've already taken up so much of your time.

Not at all.

I love helping people awaken their sexual power.

In fact...

if you ever want to learn what a dominatrix really does

up close and personal and not just reading about it.

"The Governess?"

Thank you. I'll think about it.

I'll give you one for free...

if you're ever in doubt, you don't need to speak loud

to talk dirty.

Follow me.

Let's go dance.

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

I just thought I saw someone I knew.

Okay, no more drinks for you.

Hi.

Here you go.

You got in really late last night.

We worked all night.

I can't wait for this to be over.

I'm so exhausted.

Mm...

This tastes so good.

This spread is amazing, baby.

You take such good care of me.

You didn't go to a club or a party or anything after?

I just said I was at the office. Why?

I just thought I saw someone who looked

just like you outside of a club, of all places.

Yes, me, the club guy.

I have an idea. A brilliant idea.

A brilliant idea?

Who can say no to a brilliant idea?

I'm just gonna play hookie

so we can do something fun today.

What?

You never take time off these days.

I think I paid my dues last night.

And we are long overdue for a date.

I'll say.

How did I get so lucky?

No, no, no.

How do you wanna do me?

Are you trying to talk dirty to me right now?

That's so cute. I love it.

I just don't know how to do it right.

I mean, ever since I read the book, I wanna...

try this.

But I'm not really good at it clearly.

But you are. So maybe you can teach me.

There's no right way.

But I can help you with your exploration.

So tell me, babe, what do you want?

I want my husband to look at me

the way everyone was looking at you the other night.

I want to be sexy.

Whatever it takes.

You are sexy.

It's that brain of yours we need to train so you know it.

Right.

This is the dungeon of Hide and Seek.

Our private rooms cater

to whatever fantasy you can dream up.

Each room has its unique vibe and style.

Your imagination is the only limitation here.

We even have a wet room.

Do I wanna know?

Don't be nervous.

I'm not jumping into anything like that.

Unless you want to, of course.

No, I'm good, thank you.

The core tenets in the kink community

are consent and communication.

So I'm here to help you in whatever way you want

and whatever pace you want.

- Okay? - Mm-hmm.

This is Dee, one of my protégés, so to speak.

She's a gifted switch actually.

What's a switch?

I can dom, be a dutiful little sub.

I can do it all. Very well.

May's here for an introductory one-on-one.

Well, we're, like, exploring.

Yeah? What's your type?

Needle play, advanced plugging? Knife play?

No, I, uh, I-I-I don't know.

I'm just trying to spice things up.

Baby, you can just go to YouTube for that.

Oh, fun. We'll use this as a teaching moment.

Dee, if you're game, bend over, darling.

Lower.

So May, you're going to tell Dee when she can get up.

- Oh. - Well? Look at her.

And if she's forgiven, tell her she can stand.

I can make it up to you.

What should I say?

Start with what you want from me.

You have to know what you want to get it from others.

How do you feel about what I said?

Well, I don't like being spoken to like that.

So what are you gonna do about it?

Never do it again.

I'll stay here all day.

Yes, ma'am.

She's got potential.

Sorry, I don't wanna bother you,

but I just love your outfit.

If I wanted to get something like that, I mean, I don't know

if I could pull it off.

What if I wanted to try, where could I go?

There's the super cute shop off 20th

and they've got all kinds of things

for whatever mood you're in.

You could pull it off.

Oh...

So you work there?

Oh, no, no, I'm not that confident,

but I'm... kind of working on that.

That's the beauty of that place.

You can be whoever you wanna be.

Hey, I'm sorry I'm late.

I was with another client,

but I'm ready for you... now.

Thank you Mrs. Valdez.

I will write you down for the Foundation Gala.

Yes, there will be plenty of high-end jewelery

for you to put on.

It will be boring and overpriced.

Hopefully not like you.

Hi.

I got it at the shop on 20th.

I've got a better recommendation for you.

Before we start,

let's go over some ground rules for today.

Entering into a healthy, dominant-submissive relationship

goes well beyond the physical.

There's a lot to learn.

I don't actually have sex

with my paying clients.

What? Isn't that the point of this?

It doesn't have to be.

I mean, it's not to say my clients don't often succumb

to the delightful combination of pain and pleasure.

My submissives know I can ask them for all sorts of things,

physical and emotional.

But they have to trust me enough to lead them.

I control the games and in return they submit to me.

What we both do, it's a, a gift to one another.

So today, simple, you learn dom basics

and how to use tools like this.

Safely.

So, are you ready, domina?

Oh,

I'm sorry if I wasn't clear.

I, I actually wanna do the other part.

You're submissive?

Definitely that.

Okay. Let's get you into something more comfortable.

Ooh!

That too much, little girl?

No. I mean, no, Governess.

I'm only applying maybe 50% force.

Good dom. Leave a little room to grow.

Test the boundaries as you start,

but it's up to you to set them.

That's a good girl.

Using praise here.

The other side of the spectrum is degradation.

Does my little slut like that?

And it doesn't have to be black and white.

Maybe you'll like it when you combine degradation and praise.

Or switches between the two.

I'm sorry.

Can I, uh, can I come down?

Of course.

I'm-I'm-I'm... I'm mad at this.

I don't know how I thought

that I could make this look sexy.

Chris, can you bring in the next one?

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

I-I wanna be here.

I do, I don't wanna quit.

I mean, I'm learning so much.

I'm not...

not not into it.

Why don't we try something more your speed?

Hm!

Please, domina. I can take it.

Come on, harder.

Commit.

I need you to hit me.

That's it.

Oh, yes, domina.

More?

More?

You're gonna be good for me now?

That's a good girl.

That's a very good girl.

Well, there she is.

That's what you've been missing.

You're a dom. Not a sub.

She's gonna leave her husband, isn't she?

There's no way. She loves him.

But he's still finding time to cheat on her, so...

Yeah, but the love was dead, you know?

- Like, I don't blame him. - Gia.

Dude, is that how low the bar is for straight men?

- Right! - I feel bad for you both.

I could never.

May.

May? Hello?!

May?

Right.

I thought it was exciting

to see the dominatrix try something new.

And it was fun to see her teach someone

and see that person kind of

come into their own, so to speak.

Do you think she's gonna turn on her teacher?

- Oh. - Ooh.

Well, we'll find out in the next book.

Before I forget, I have something for you all.

- Ooh. - What?

I love gifts.

Surprises.

Oh, my God.

Wow, made for us?

I just wanted to say thank you.

You guys have been so welcoming to me.

Ooh, sweet.

There's a little charm on it for book club.

May, these are so amazing.

Oh, you know what? I have something just like this.

- Who's the designer? The, um... - Right.

The the lady with the Etsy shop, are these hers?

Yeah. They're really expensive.

- I hope you didn't... - No, I didn't. I didn't.

I didn't buy them. I made them.

But they're clearly not very original.

Uh... They're totally different colors.

It's not... They're not the same.

- No, it's okay. - The same...

No, it's good for me to hear this.

You know, I just have to go

back to the drawing board, make it a real business.

Well, I, I still love it. Thank you.

- Please let us pay for them. - Mm-mm.

It's not much of a business if we can't pay.

And it will be, once I get a little inspiration

and, um, I don't know, find a theme that's more me, I guess.

And when Kurt finally makes partner, I can take a loan out

and really go for it.

But for now, I need great models.

Mm, sign me up for free jewelry.

Further...

Hey, Kurt, can, I, um, talk to you about something?

Okay. What's going on?

You know how we were reading that sexy book series?

I was thinking maybe we could bring a little bit of that

into the bedroom.

Like The dirty talk we tried last time?

Different stuff.

Like?

Like maybe we could try a little... BDSM.

BDSM?

- Yeah. - What's that?

Like spice things up.

You know, maybe, um, whips and handcuffs, chains.

I'm just not really into that sort of thing.

- Have you tried? - Have you?

I just don't wanna be throwing you around.

Well, what if I... throw you around?

We could, we could try that on.

You're gonna throw me around?

I'm twice your size.

Are you okay?

I thought you were enjoying work and book club.

I'll get over it. Don't stress about me. Please.

I can give Dr. Mayer a call in the morning if you'd like.

No shame in taking your meds again.

You know what? I, um...

I think I'm gonna go read my book, if that's okay.

Sure. Whatever makes you happy, honey.

I know, Ms. Wilson, I've just been distracted.

No, I'll log it in now. I apologize again.

I'll send you the 501C3 form.

Okay.

Be honest. Why aren't you here? Mentally?

I'm trying to put into practice what I'm learning here from you,

and it's not working at home.

It's a trial and error.

You and your partner have to be patient with each other.

Did you ask him to come here and train with us?

You're not lying to him about being here, right?

It's just not the right time.

He's busy trying to make partner.

I mean, it's... kind of my fault.

We didn't plan on him to be working this much.

I lost us a lot of money

when I shut down my jewelry business.

I just didn't time it right.

That and other pregnancies that didn't happen,

just other life stuff.

I just... I need to master this one thing.

If I get this one thing right, then he'll come here.

Let's try something a bit more tactile.

You've seen it before.

The fuzzy handcuffs.

Blindfolds.

There's so much more you can get creative with.

First things first.

Check in with your sub as you go.

Was that too tight for my precious boy?

No, Governess.

I'll show you a safe and simple tie

you can use almost anywhere.

On your knees.

You can use bondage as part of a narrative.

Damsel on distress, stable boy caught with a farmer's daughter

that sort of thing.

You don't need to feel limited

that just the bed is a place to play.

Easy enough.

Yeah, helps to grow up on a ranch.

So let's see this rancher's daughter in action.

- That work for you? - Definitely.

You're gonna hog-tie Chris

and give him a good, thorough spanking.

Remember... sometimes the slow deliberate movements

are even more torturous and exciting.

On your stomach.

Hell yeah.

You won't be able to move your hands or feet when I'm done.

When I pull this rope

your chest and feet will lift off the ground.

And you'll be mine to punish.

Mmm.

Does that sound good to you?

Good.

You like that?

I like it.

That's a good boy. You want it harder?

Uh-huh!

Uh-huh.

Ow!

Governess says you're excelling.

Her words.

- Really? - Mm-hmm.

Chris too.

Well, I've had some pretty good teachers.

I should get home.

Actually, I just wanted to say...

don't screw this up.

No, I don't want to at all.

As in if you found something you love...

don't just let it go.

I see people like you come into the club all the time

and then they just quit

'cause they think it's dirty or something.

It's not.

And you get to have this if you want it

no matter what anyone else says. Okay?

- Why are you being nice? - I'm not.

I just think you should let your husband see the real you.

I think he'd be impressed. I know I am.

Maybe it's time I introduce him to Ms. Belle?

Whoo! Yes!

Here's to your husband coming around a few times.

Okay.

Kurt, it's me.

Just if you could come home early tonight

I have a surprise for you.

Baby, I'm home!

Come here, I wanna show you something.

Baby, you in here?

Tonight, you'll call me Ms. Belle.

What are you gonna do? Hit me with that thing?

Yeah, I mean, or, or we could do something else.

I...

How about I tie you up

and I could go for a ride.

But-but only if that sounds,

that sounds fun for you. I want this to be fun for you.

I rushed home because I thought...

I thought you were gonna say we were pregnant or something.

I found the pregnancy test box in the trash.

Well... not yet

but we just have to keep trying.

Can't this be a part of

how we try, how we start our family?

I'm sorry, but this is just so weird.

- You think this is weird? - I appreciate the effort, but...

Kurt, the effort isn't just for you, it's for us.

I want this too.

What's wrong with the sex we have?

I just feel like I'm losing you slowly.

You're never here.

And when you are, you aren't with me.

Can we just, please, just-just try something

anything to make us feel new again.

Is this the kind of stuff you did with-with him?

The guy from last year?

You said you forgave me for that.

I mean...

You know, how hard I've been trying to make it up to you.

I have been to therapy.

I am a dutiful stay-at-home wife.

- I gave up my business for you. - Your little jewelry shop?

I'm sorry, honey, but that ended up costing us.

Yes, Kurt, my little jewelry shop.

That took me years to build.

I gave up my entire life for you.

Not to mention moving and leaving my friends

and family and for what?

To-to-to just sit here and watch you make partner?

If it weren't for book club, I would have nothing.

I have been so lonely.

I am sorry for what I did.

I don't think I'll ever forgive myself.

But I'm trying so hard.

I have an idea.

Since, I ruined the mood...

For now, why don't we paint that nursery again?

Give us a project to do together.

I'll get the paint.

Usually people text when they want to break up

save the gas.

Well, I wanted to come and tell you guys in person

because I can't train here anymore.

I'm sure we can figure this out.

You were right. I've been lying to him.

If he's not into it, I can't force him.

Does he know how happy it makes you?

Because you're not doing anything wrong.

I have to respect his boundaries.

Sex is a two way street.

Or three way. Or four.

You know, lots of people come here

with arrangements with their spouses.

Their partners know there's a kink they can't satisfy.

So, those people come here to satisfy it.

And their spouses know about it.

I have to go. My client's returning early.

Let me tell you, this guy has a lot of fucking extra work.

May, if I had known he was your husband I would have...

No, uh, but you had no way of knowing.

I'm just so confused.

Because I-I did cheat on him.

I did. But I came clean.

I mean, I was the one to tell him.

And I have been groveling at his feet ever since.

And it turns out he does like kink.

Which is not with me.

You should talk to him.

You know how I feel about secrets.

I mean, what does he do with you that he won't even try with me?

Does he like to be whipped or gagged or blindfolded?

He doesn't come to the club to be dominated.

He comes to dominate me.

He's been a frequent client for the past few months.

Not a one-time thing.

Am I so pathetic?

You know what?

If it were me, I would kick his ass to the curb.

You're not helping whatsoever, Dee.

I'm sorry, am I on another planet?

'Cause I feel like I'm the only one who's laying it out here.

I know I was hard on you

when you first showed up to the club.

Because you seemed like a real stiff.

Yeah.

But you're not too bad.

And you deserve the truth.

You know what?

Maybe this is a blessing in disguise.

Maybe nothing has to change.

Obviously I won't say anything, but are you sure?

That doesn't sound healthy, darling.

It's for the best.

You said that this was about consent and choice.

Well, this is mine.

He gets to have his little secrets.

So, can I.

Hey, May, it's Gia.

I got your voicemail

about changing your work schedule.

Let's talk about it.

Hey, May, it's me.

Trying you again.

I heard you missed your shift.

It-it's totally cool, but let's catch up.

Call me.

- Good morning. - Morning!

Coffee's ready and there's bagels from Ray's if you want.

Uh, I'm sorry, are you mad at me?

Why would I be?

You seem different lately.

Because I didn't make you breakfast one time?

Come on, that's ridiculous.

I'm just taking some time to focus on myself.

Figure out what I want to do.

And I'm really making some pretty great breakthroughs.

That sound good to you?

Of course.

Just don't change too much on me.

I love you just the way you are.

Good.

Because I'm still me.

Just exploring a new chapter.

Baby, you gotta clean up this beard.

Oh, my gosh, you are absolutely glowing.

Transformed, I'd say.

Even your space, I mean, this is beautiful.

Botox? Threads?

- No, it's retinol, clearly. - Clearly.

True.

Believe it or not, it's the book.

I mean, the whole series.

As silly as it is to change your life

after reading "Secret Life of a Dominatrix."

But she was tired of being...

a side character in someone else's story.

And... so am I.

I got my online store up and running.

Congratulations.

- What's Belle? - It's the name of my brand.

Olivia, do you have anything like this in your closet?

Absolutely not. You knocked it out of the park.

It's so hot. I'll totally wear it.

This is so fun too.

Oh, well, I can make you another one.

As long as you maybe buy it and support my business.

- Deal. - Hell yeah. And no discounts.

I feel sexy when I pay full price.

Oh, I will take you up on that.

All right. friends, we have half an hour left

and I wanna remind you for next time.

Last book in the series.

No, I'm so sad.

Okay, I'm four glasses in so I'm just gonna say it.

Why haven't we been hanging out?

I'm serious. Are you in a cult or something?

Do you need to be rescued?

Okay.

I'll tell you why I've been so busy.

But you cannot tell anyone else.

Not a soul.

- Swear it. - On Jane Austen's book club.

I swear it on Jane Austen's book club.

I'm dish!

Okay.

You remember that sex club we went to?

- Hide And Seek? - Yeah, of course.

I've been going there ever since, like, a lot.

Wait, how are you getting Kurt to go?

I thought he was like a devout missionary only kind of guy.

Yeah, if I'm lucky.

Kurt and I's sex life

has basically flat-lined at this point.

Are you having an affair again?

Is it with the same guy from last year?

And are you ever gonna tell me who that guy is?

No. And no, technically no one's cheating.

We're both going separately, but lying about it to each other

which sounds way worse when I say it out loud.

I've been going to the club as a dominatrix.

What?

I'm actually pretty good if you can believe it.

Okay, but you know, you can't go back, right?

What?

Alex's department found a connection

between all those dead girls.

I mean, they're saying it's like a serial killer sort of thing.

And he's targeting those clubs.

I mean, they're freaking calling him the Red Light Ripper.

Kurt can go and have his fun, but I can't?

- How's that fair? - Don't be stupid, May.

- It's too dangerous. - Gia, this club is in way more...

I'm getting more wine. Do you want some?

Great.

It had no point.

I don't know. It's scary.

No, not this again. It's bullshit.

It's not. It's in the news, Dee.

That doesn't mean we're in danger.

Just 'cause some fucking creep is out there?

Do you know the odds of that actually happening to us?

Nothing has changed.

No, I think everything has changed.

Gia said they opened up an official investigation.

And that they're not even reporting the amount of deaths

'cause they don't want to tip this guy off.

My contact at the police says it's gotten quite serious.

Three separate clubs hit last night.

I think it can't hurt to play it safe.

Maybe we only head to the club in pairs.

- Share our phone locations. - Yeah.

- I'll share mine now. - Me too.

Oh, my God, you guys are crazy. I have to go.

Dee, come on, we just said we're not going anywhere alone.

I'll go with you.

I'm fine, I'm just going

to my car to get my wallet.

- I'll add it to your tab. - Oh, you wanna get fired again?

- Ah! Mm-mm. - Here, how about this?

Whiny baby's happy now? Location shared.

You wanna go to the bathroom with me too?

Maybe share a tampon? I'm serious about that last part.

They have really old machines in there, they only take quarters.

Share my location, like some capped woman.

It is rich. I could get used to that.

[breathing heavily

Girl.

Hey!

Did she ditch us?

Maybe she just bummed a cig or something.

She's been a monster since she threw away her vape.

So, honestly, this would be a favor to all of us.

Chris, will you try her again?

Something feels off.

Okay.

Still no answer.

Why don't we check her location?

It's down in the parking lot.

- It says it's here. - Dee!

- Dee! - Dee, you out here?

Dee!

Oh, shit.

Dee?

- Dee? - Dee. Dee.

Hey.

Hey.

I'm really sorry about your friend.

I mean, does Kurt know that you're hanging out

with girls like that?

Since when have you cared what my husband thinks?

All I mean is...

How did you even meet her?

Dee had nothing to be ashamed of.

So, for you to even suggest anything...

No judgment. I just mean...

Look...

If anything ever happened to you

Gia wouldn't know what to do with herself.

I mean, my sister, she tolerates me.

On a good day.

But...

She loves you.

Okay?

So just, please be careful. Call me, okay?

If you need a police escort or something like that.

I, um...

I'm so sorry about what happened between us last year.

I hope you're happier now.

You deserve that.

You deserve everything.

Bye, Alex.

Hey, okay, wait, wait, Gia.

- I can explain. - My brother called me.

He thought I knew because of course I would know.

I'm supposed to be your closest friend.

Except apparently not.

I mean, seriously?

That's who the guy was from last year?

Alex? My brother?

He had just gotten divorced, okay?

Kurt and I were going through some problems

and I was just... I was just lonely.

Whose fault is that?

Yeah, mine.

But you don't make it easy.

You want everything to be fun and exciting.

And you say you want to talk to me,

but really you just care about the drama.

You don't really care about what's going on with me.

You want me to be this happy go lucky person

an-and that's just not me, Gia.

My mistake. I'll stop trying to make you happy.

That's not what I mean. That's not what I mean, okay?

- I'm sorry. - Me too.

I'm sorry for trying so hard to be your friend

when you don't even answer the phone anymore.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you.

I didn't know how. I was ashamed.

I don't wanna lose another friend.

And I really don't want to lose you.

So, believe me, if I ever ignore you

or your-or your phone calls ever again, I...

something's seriously wrong.

Please.

Please. I swear.

I-I swear on Jane Austen's book club.

No, okay, no. You don't get to do that.

Not anymore. We're done.

We're not friends. We don't have a book club.

I'm just sorry I didn't realize that sooner.

Gia.

Gia!

Another victim of what police

are calling the red light district killer

has been found dead next to a local nightclub.

Police are asking for anyone with any information

to please come forward.

You slept most of the day.

I was starting to get worried.

What happened last night?

Why were you out with those women?

It was Dee.

Dee?

From the Hide and Seek nightclub.

She was the woman that was attacked.

Dee, I-I don't know anyone with that name.

Can we just stop lying to each other?

I've been working at that club.

I've been going in as a spell.

What are you talking about?

At first, I just was taking lessons

'cause I wanted to bring some things home.

I'm trying to rekindle something between us.

And then I saw you there.

- Going in to see Dee. - It's not what you think.

I know what kind of relationship you guys had.

It's okay.

Dee was my friend.

And now she's gone.

They're saying it was the Red Light Ripper.

I don't know what to say.

Did you forgive me?

[exhales sharply[

I'm so sorry.

- You sure? - Yeah.

I need you.

Wait!

Show me what you do to the girls in the club.

This isn't us.

Do something that turns you on.

Hey.

Hey, hey.

Hey.

It's okay.

It's okay.

I want to see this side of you.

I want to see you as a dom.

Show me.

Well, if Ms. Belle says it's all right

I'll prepare my things.

Stand against that window.

Yes, Dominus.

Don't move unless I give you permission.

Yes.

Yes, Dominus.

If you forget to call me that again, you get the whip.

Yes, Dominus.

Is this funny to you?

No. No, Dominus.

I don't think it's funny at all.

My wife prancing around like some whore.

I think I would respond more to praise, Dominus.

Prancing around with that, that cop?

You think, I didn't know it was him?

That I haven't been following you

to make sure you're not still with him?

But every day I remind you, don't I?

In little ways...

that I'm the one who keeps you safe.

I'm the one you need.

Who would forgive you?

Not just anyone, but I did.

I forgave you, and I've given you everything!

But maybe you're right.

Maybe if I do this

if I really punish you

I can finally forgive you.

Kurt...

Why do you have this?

Why do you have this?

You know what? I think I'm...

I think I'm tired.

I am.

I want to stop.

We haven't even started yet.

Give me the bracelet.

You had to go digging.

You couldn't just let me have my thing.

Kurt, I don't know what you're talking about, just please...

I wanted to keep my work and my love life separate!

That's what my mother always said I should do.

But you ruined it.

Kurtis, just let me go.

You were supposed to be my normal me.

We were going to have kids!

And you couldn't even do that right!

Kurt, please.

And now, I have to get rid of you.

- Like the others. - No, no. Please, anybody!

- Be quite! - Please anybody help!

- Help me! - I'm sick

with all this screaming.

I love you. I love you, Kurt. I love you. Please.

- Is this how... - Help!

This is how things get out of hand.

- Faster! - Please help me.

Help me. Help!

Help me.

Kurt...

And I really want to enjoy this.

Kurt, just let me go, please.

Gia! You're here.

You swore on Jane Austen's book club.

Gia, Gia! Gia, look at me, you need to run!

Look, we're getting out of here.

You need to run. Call Alex.

- We're getting out of here. - You need... Gia!

We're going...

Let me go!

- Let go! - Stop being difficult, Gia!

No!

I loved you the most.

You sick psycho!

Enough!

Ah!

Hey, honey!

Stop!

Gia! Gia!

Come on. Come on, come on, come on.

Come on.

Okay, come on. Okay.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey.

You're okay. You're okay.

You're okay.

How do you figure?

I mean...

Hey. Hey. Hey, hey, hey.

You're okay.

We're gonna need some help.

- Oh! - Oh!

May.

May.

Earth to May!

Yes, you were right, May.

There is more than one way to kill your husband.

Whip? Brutal.

I would have gone with the Chardonnay.

- We know. - Well, technically,

he died of strangulation.

Just like he did to all those unsuspecting women.

I've been saying he deserved it since book one.

Well, she was cheating on him too.

It wasn't really a good look for her, either.

- I'm just saying. - Gia?

That was inferred and not clear, in my opinion.

The writing could have been better there.

I agree.

I just hope they don't do

one of those ambiguous endings

in the movie. I hate those.

- Yeah. - Unbearable.

All the evidence points to her.

Whether it was justified or not

I think that's up to the reader.

Oh, it's...

So, Alex said that he asked you out?

I would be lying if I said I wasn't curious.

I mean. now that Kurt's out of the picture

I guess it's time for my next chapter

post book club debrief, to discuss.

- Always. - Oh!

What's not to get, Livvy? She killed him.

Yeah, but-but that can't be the ending.

That's not, I...

May, will you help me out here, please?

I don't really think it's about what happened.

I think it's about how it made us feel.

And in the end...

I wanted her to kick his ass.

Oops.

What do you think, Dee? Do you think she was innocent?

Are any of us ever really innocent?

- Ooh! - Ooh!

- Hot take. - Ooh.

Dee with a hot tank.

Definitely not.