We went inside and dressed for an earlier dinner. Jess skillfully rolled a joint. She had become a substantial marijuana enthusiast since our previous stint together. She favored edibles, but smoked frequently, too. I thought it was sexy to see her puff on a joint or a bowl. When she was stoned, it made her more submissive than usual. Perhaps paradoxically, she liked it extremely rough while high.

Sitting on our deck, we passed the joint back and forth until it was finished. Jess had a dreamy, relaxed look on her face. She had changed into a white halter dress that was long but had dramatic slits up both thighs....