Sean, a preeminent writer of gay erotic romance with a kinkier side, gets into it with a fan over whether hypnosis can really make a person dumber. Sean admits that it’s a hot fantasy, but he doesn’t think it actually works the way some people think it does. The fan is of the opinion that there’s only one way to find out: Sean trying it himself and seeing if it’s effective. Against his better judgment, Sean accepts the bet, all too eager to prove his point and confident that he’ll prevail in the end.