He was 18 years old and in desperate need of somewhere to live. She was his 25 year old next door neighbour. They had been intimate when he was 15 and hurting from the death of his mother. They rekindled their love of sex together, and involved her girl lover too.
Brenda and Roger are Rick's new tenants. Roger is a new professor at the university where Rick is tenured; and he's an arrogant fop who sports a phony French accent. Brenda is his abused common-law wife. When Rick discovers Brenda's interest in Greek mythology, he encourages her and she writes an erotic version of the myth of the god Zeus who, in the guise of a swan, seduces queen Leda. Rick is drawn in by her story and they end up playing out her fantasy, with disasterous results.
Broken Hearts
Maria is there seeking closure. Paul is spending the last night before his life changes forever. Spending the night in the same hotel they strive to keep each other company.