Nathalie finds herself feeling increasingly fed up and bored and out of control with aspects of her life. A phone call from her friend Neil soon changes that. Picking up on her lethargic tone, he informs her he's coming over and she is to wait in the bedroom for him. At first, Nathalie is indignant at being told what to do, especially since she and Neil haven't known each other for very long. However, another part of her - the submissive part - is excited by the prospect, and when Neil turns up with a leather-soled carpet slipper in his bag, she experiences the weight and sting of it on her bottom, followed by a soothing application of cold cream and intimate caresses.

This book also contains the following short stories: Connections; Discovery; and Encounter.