Sex Addicts Anonymous

SCENE BEGINS with Marlene (Reagan Foxx), Laura (Jaye Summers), and Bianca (Jane Wilde). They each have a cup of coffee in their hands, looking anxious and a bit uneasy, squirming in their seats. They're arranged in a circle, warily observing each other before redirecting their gaze to Robert (Seth Gamble), a charismatic, attractive, and empathetic man. 'As you're aware, I'm Robert... and I'm an addict,' Robert discloses. Like them all, he's a sex addict, he proceeds to explain. He's been in recovery for half a decade now, and has been facilitating meetings like this for three years, Robert continues. He's certain they've realized that this is a much more intimate group than they're accustomed to, Robert adds. 'I asked each of you three to join tonight because your stories struck me as particularly...distressing during our regular meetings,' he shares, 'and I thought you might benefit from some concentrated attention.' Once again, the three ladies glance at each other with intrigue. He would like to express his gratitude for their attendance, he continues. As they progress through their recovery process, they're given the opportunity to share their experiences, he elaborates. Overtly, sharing is not compulsory, but it can be beneficial in recovery, so he would now like to go around in a circle, he suggests. 'Please introduce yourselves, and if you feel comfortable...share,' he invites. CUT TO TITLE 'Let's start with you,' Robert gently prompts, gesturing towards Marlene. She hesitantly recounts the incident where she was duped into having sex with her boyfriend and her stepdaughter by the scheming daughter. The occurrence left her deeply distressed, causing her to associate family with sexual intercourse. Robert regards her with kindness. Thank you for sharing, Marlene, he states. Such experiences can trap you in behavioral cycles that you feel you'll never escape from, he continues. 'But I assure you---and I am living proof---I promise there is a solution for you,' he kindly assures. Marlene offers him a thin smile. Next, Bianca reveals her story of being coerced into infidelity when she was 19, while her boyfriend unknowingly listened over the phone. As he listens, a look of lust washes over Robert and he subtly licks his lips. The women remain oblivious. Subsequently, Bianca adds, she lost her innocence and no longer believes in monogamy, fueling her addiction by having sex with random men. Thanks for sharing, Robert addresses Bianca. 'It's crucial to understand that your past doesn't define you, and your past ACTIONS don't define you. You can DECIDE to reinvent yourself every day,' Robert advises. And that's the path to progress, he adds. When it's Laura's turn to speak, she shares her story of losing her virginity shortly after her 18th birthday. As she engaged in sex for the first time, a group of people observed and filmed the entire act, eventually posting the video on the internet. As Laura speaks, we focus on Robert, who we see is subtly and, seemingly unnoticed by the women, stimulating his groin area. Apparently, he's been doing it for the entire duration of Laura's dialogue. Laura admits that she's afraid because the events of that night have led her to become an adrenaline junkie, engaging in increasingly perilous sexual acts. Thanks for sharing, Laura, he smiles. 'That's the initial step, isn't it? Admitting your lack of control, confessing that you're POWERLESS over your addiction,' Robert acknowledges. Well, I'm here to provide you a way to regain power, to regain CONTROL over your addiction, Robert proposes. And there's only one method to do so, he continues. By ACCEPTING their urges, not FLEEING from them, he continues. He can ASSIST them in achieving tranquility with it, he proposes. He can help them appreciate the liberation in surrendering themselves to it...TOGETHER, he adds, eyeing them with desire and seductively licking his lips. His intentions become clear. What the hell is wrong with you?, Bianca retorts in disbelief, gathering her belongings and rising to leave. Disgusting creep!, Laura exclaims, shaking her head in disbelief. She also starts to pack her belongings and prepare to leave. Marlene is speechless, her face a picture of shock as she silently rises to follow the other two women. 'I wouldn't recommend that,' he calmly warns. They freeze in their tracks. Why NOT?, demands Laura. 'Why should we pay attention to ANYTHING else you have to say, you damn pervert??' Bianca questions. 'In this era of technology, people should be extremely CAUTIOUS about their