The Only Way Out Is Through

The SCENE COMMENCES with Deborah (Avery Black) in the process of providing a testimony to the authorities. She recalls the time after she revealed her homosexuality to her parents, which led them to send her to a 'Conversion Therapy Camp'. Here, she was placed under the control of Dr. Jerry (Tommy Pistol), who separated her from the other women and subjected her to numerous trials to 'heal' her of her homosexuality. Deborah continues to mention that at a certain point, she couldn't take it anymore and devised a strategy to put an end to Dr. Jerry's reign. CUT TO TITLE The audience is transported back to the camp to witness first-hand the incidents Deborah described in her testimony, starting with Dr. Jerry primping himself in front of a mirror. He disturbingly remarks that 'every woman requires a knight in shining armor', reinforcing his perverse belief to himself. He then moves into a bedroom and appears to prepare for something. After a while, he unveils an incomplete wardrobe, with Deborah hidden inside. It becomes apparent that she has been held in this wardrobe for the entirety of her time at the camp. Dr. Jerry encourages her to emerge and take a seat on the bed for their therapy session to commence. Even though it's evident that Deborah detests Dr. Jerry, she complies with his instructions, and they sit opposite each other. Dr. Jerry leads Deborah through a relaxation routine, urging her to be as at ease as possible with his 'masculine presence'. He also elaborates on his own role, asserting that his life's mission is to aid 'confused' women like Deborah to realize their misguided ways. Deborah plays along, making every effort to convincingly smile and accept Dr. Jerry's gentle touch. Dr. Jerry then proposes a different therapy method, asserting it will equip Deborah for the instant she encounters the 'right man'. She consents, and per Dr. Jerry's orders, they both disrobe completely. He then instructs them to lay side by side on the bed. As Dr. Jerry carries on lecturing Deborah, he prompts her to stimulate herself, eventually doing the same. Before long, this innovative therapy culminates in them engaging in passionate sex, all in an effort to persuade Deborah that she is heterosexual. But Deborah undoubtedly has a trick up her sleeve, and when she claimed she had a scheme to stop Dr. Jerry permanently, she definitely meant it.