Eric decided to involve Paul, the camcorder King, in his project. Paul's disappointment at not being an auteur filmmaker was adversely affecting his marriage. On cost grounds, all 4 would share a tent at the Aphrodite Campsite. Booking hotels, is really expensive and tie you down with all kinds of rules. They would be "back to nature" in a luxury tent with all mod cons (like hot showers and nice loos) available.
Paul's wife reckoned that Paul would make a better husband if he was himself happy. During the 2 years it took to plan this video, Paul's marriage reached new heights.
THE VIDEO
Eric had proposed that Paul made a verite video of the 4 person walk.
Paul promised his wife that he wouldn't become a part of their sordid arrangement. The only sexual gratification he would come from Alice and Elise wearing thin quick-dry dresses which allow the sunlight to show off their legs and thighs.
Paul's wife knew this is Paul's kink. Both Alice and Elise know it as well. They were happy to indulge Paul. By their standards his kink was small beer.
WHAT ELSIE KNEW
Elise knew that Eric lodged with on and Alice because he had a good job in Bournemouth.
Elise knew that her husband was bisexual and fancied Ron, who was also bisexual. She didn't know that Eric wanted both Ron and Alice sexually. She didn't know that Alice also wanted Eric sexually.
Elise may have been pleased that, although Eric could have had a MMF bisexual 3some, he didn't. The only thing that stopped Eric fucking both Ron's and Alice's brains out was that he wanted to stay married. Eric had worked hard to effect a reconciliation after Alice had found out about his gay affair.
Now Eric resisted his sexual impulses. He didn't want to ruin his marriage. Though he wished that Elise would allow him to fully use his sexual powers, Eric recognised that this was unlikely to happen.
Elise didn't know that Ron and Alice made love so that Eric could hear them and masturbate.
PREPARING FOR THE VIDEO
Planning a video isn't as easy as many may think. Eric had chosen Paul because he had made a similar themed video. It got an award for "Technical Excellence" and had been shown throughout the South West at the major Arts Council funded sites.
Paul recognised that this was more complex than his previous work. He would need to show the background of the characters. He needed to get the audience aware of the inherent drama.
But he also needed the characters to get along. So he arranged for them to meet in Bournemouth and establish more of a friendship. He didn't want a strong bond, but enough to allow them to tolerate each other for a fairly strenuous walk. It was there that an unexpected bond between Ron and Elise started.
ERIC AT HOME
Paul had "background" shots of Eric going to work shifts (and the more profitable overtime shifts) from Ron's house.
It then showed Eric going back to the village, by train a bus and a walk, to his marital home.
When he was at home Elise enjoyed having her husband sleep next to her and to make love, but that was implied in Paul's version.
The breakfast shot showed that Eric wasn't much of a talker. It showed that Elise (and not Eric) took her daughter to school. It showed Elise walking past rich peoples' houses. They purchased (or had them built) in the school's catchment area.
The background shot showed the village school proudly showing that it was rated "Excellent" by the School Inspectorate.
Then it showed Eric going off to work, with a lift from a friend.
Paul then showed Elise alone on a bench and Paul asking her "Why don't you just sell up and move to Bournemouth?"
Elise replied "My daughter has all her friends in the village. She is getting the best education, better than some private schools. It's not ideal that Eric has to stay in Bournemouth. Ideally I would like him to spend more time with our daughter. And to be honest I would like Eric to do more of the domestic chores."
The background shot showed that Elise and her daughter visited Bournemouth and spent some time with Eric, Ron and Alice. Crucially Paul showed that Ron was content to do the chores.
THE FILMING EQUIPMENT
Paul's camera had an adjustable lens which could show a close up of a face through to a landscape with just one hand adjustment. Technology had greatly improved since his Arts College days. Now he had a better camcorder for Β£1,500 than a Β£3,000 camera the college had.
He had a shoulder support for his camera, which made it easy to carry. In theory he could film people while walking backwards. But, given the uneven footpath they would be walking, he wouldn't take that risk.
Because filming would be over 2 days, he had a spare camera battery fully charged, which he would store in his tent.
APHRODITE'S CAMPING GROUNDS
They got into Ron's people carrier and he drove them to Aphrodite Camp site, which is at the mid point of the Aphrodite Way (a 20 mile footpath). The idea was to do the first half of the walk, stay in the tent, have breakfast and then complete the walk. Eric would then get a bus back to retrieve his car.
All 5 set up their tents at the camp site. The 4 walkers were not very good at putting up the 4 person, 2 bedroom tent. Paul didn't intervene but just filmed them.
The 4 main characters eventually succeeded in pitching the tent.
Paul then set his up his one man tent easily.
START OF WALK
They get into Ron's people carrier car and he drove the 10 miles to the start of the Aphrodite Way. They were not alone. There were about 30 cars in the car park.
All 5 out of the car and walked up a steep hill, wearing day sacks. Paul's camera captured the thighs and legs of both women as they walked up the hill.
Eric raced ahead of the others. Alice was not far behind. She had trained on the fairly steep Bournemouth footpaths. If truth be told Alice wanted Elise to see Eric fuck her. She wanted to bring the situation to a "Her or Me" stance. Even though she was now 40, and 8 years Eric's senior, she felt that he would choose her.
KEEPING ELISE COMPANY
Ron, being a gentleman, lagged behind to keep Elise company. So they were already far behind. Elsie took a breather half way up the hill and sat down.
She explained "I twisted my ankle last time I went for a country walk. I am going to take the walk slowly and keep my heart rate to a reasonable level. I really need to get fit, but I don't have the time. It's tiring being effectively a single mum."
Ron said "That was on your reconciliation weekend. I'm glad that it went okay, despite the twisted ankle. I am happy to remain with you. A part of this walk is designed to get to know each other better. But Eric seems to think it is a marathon race."
Elise said "That would be nice. I miss adult company. We can walk and talk."