I went with Joel to the circle in the afternoon. The real party didn't start until the girls got here, but it was still fun. Radios pumped out music and food was brought from the den. We ate, danced, and lounged in the area around the circle.

Joel and I had long since lost our clothing. I sunbathed nude in the clearing as Joel snoozed beside me as the giant black wolf. He told me he was conserving his energy for tonight. I laughed at his obvious enjoyment of his afternoon nap.

Inside the circle were three mountains of activity. Each of the men, with the help of their closest...