John Cullum reads chapter one of Emily Frankel's "Three Miles East of Rose." A man and woman (mid 40's), widowers, fall madly in love, but family obligations, careers, inhibitions -- fears that come with living in the nineties and being no longer young and beautiful -- keep them apart.
Bragging about his talents, Emily Frankel wants people to see how John Cullum can enact any subject, whatever subject she mentions.
Even though he's reluctant, Emily begs him, charms him, and gets him to stand up. It's a messy moment in the video but fun. You'll see a bit of the little dance she (quite often) manages to get him to do as he crosses into their bedroom.