Serge is different from all the men Ella had known. In his orbit Ella is able to experiment with new aspects of her own sensuality, even if it means bringing another woman into the relationship.
Tammy loves her son. He had stepped up to be the man of the house when his father died. Tammy also cherishes his girlfriend Amy, who now lives with them. Amy was a freshman in high-school when she and Austin began to date (he was a senior). Austin’s mining supervisor job often has him overseas for extended periods. Tammy makes sure that Amy’s intimate needs are met during those times.
Suvi started her Ph.D. studies in the US eight months ago. It didn’t make too much sense to her acquaintances back home in Finland; why start a long study program thousands of miles from your home and husband! Suvi had her reasons, but she wasn’t adequately equipped to navigate so much change so quickly. Khoi’s help was a blessing and a dilemma. Viviane’s help was anchoring, but would eventually bring Suvi to another place where she has to examine her own desires.
Sarah is getting married. Her close-knit community in rural Utah has well established traditions around all of life’s major milestones. Sarah’s two closest married girlfriends and her doula, Liz, have been there for Sarah’s marriage preparation sessions. Today is the last session. Sarah has been dreading this day. The last marriage prep session ends with a procedure to uncover the bride’s little pearl to be fully accessible to her groom.