A married couple seeks therapy to navigate a rough patch in their relationship. Lauren Phillips has been unfaithful to her husband D, expressing dissatisfaction with him and his lack of assertiveness. The therapist, Dr. Rock, tries to mediate and encourages the couple to communicate openly. However, it becomes clear that the wife desires other sexual partners and enjoys demeaning her husband. She engages in a sexual encounter with Dr. Rock during the session, shocking her husband. The therapist advises him not to avoid the issue but to address it directly, even if it means witnessing his wife engaging in passionate acts with the therapist.