Wrapped Around Her Finger

SCENE COMMENCES on Mike (Seth Gamble). He busies himself around a bed where a female, Abby (Nicole Sage), resides with her eyes shut. He ensures everything is neat, straightening her bed linen. While he is preoccupied, her eyes begin to open. Only her head stirs. It's obvious that she suffers from tetraplegia. As they converse, it becomes clear that their relationship is somewhat tense. Suddenly, there is a knock at the door and Teresa (Olive Glass), Abby's personal care assistant, enters, grinning amicably. When she makes eye contact with Mike, he reciprocates the smile, but his face is strained, as if he is concealing something. There appears to be an unspoken understanding between Mike and Teresa, which Abby is oblivious to. Teresa informs them that she's clocking off for the day, bids them farewell, and leaves the room. Mike momentarily excuses himself, trailing Teresa out of the room. Mike catches up with Teresa. It becomes apparent that Mike and Teresa have been involved in a clandestine affair, which Mike now intends to terminate. He dismisses Teresa, demanding that she departs instantly. She gazes at him in astonishment for a moment before she spins around and walks down the corridor. CUT TO TITLE Shortly afterwards, Mike is in the restroom when he hears a door creak open in his spouse's room. He goes to explore. Upon entering the bedroom, Mike is taken aback to see Teresa looming over Abby, who now has her eyes shut, snoozing gently. Teresa seduces Mike, insisting that they make love, right then and there. Despite his best attempts, Mike is unable to resist Teresa's magnetism. Teresa definitely has Mike under her control...