Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. Here, she breaks down episode five check out her pieces on episode one , two , three , and four. Follow along, and read our Girlfriend Experience recaps here. Months into her relationship with Michael, the two have developed something approaching a real rapport: The two lounge on his boat in the middle of Lake Michigan, sending his staff on errands so they can have alone time, and winding up discussing the possibility of Christine going exclusive.
Which brings us to the baffling part. When I called an escort friend to fact-check, she assumed I was asking whether a sex worker would ever provide her legal name to a client looking to leave her cash; the idea that a wealthy, successful man would list an obviously fake name in his will was too bizarre to comprehend. As a law student, Christine is doubtless aware that probate-court records are public; going after the cash Michael has left her means creating a permanent, public connection between Chelsea Rain and Christine Reade.
Just an episode before, Christine stressed to a wife looking to buy her out that she only takes payment in cash, presumably to cover her tracks and protect her identity. Both lawyers and sex workers are constantly required to assess and analyze risk, doing their best to minimize the possibility of negative outcomes for both themselves and their clients.
In a show that repeatedly offers up an unrealistic view of sex work, this might be the most unbelievable detail of all. This email will be used to sign into all New York sites. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive email correspondence from us.
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