Fleming reaches between a woman's legs and when she attempts to escape he slams her against a wall. However, she kisses him passionately a moment later.

Much of the story revolves around Fleming's promiscuous sexual involvements, including with married women. A couple of strong scenes involve Fleming forcefully spanking a woman who is sexually aroused by it. Fleming's bare buttocks are briefly seen getting out of bed early in Part I.

Infrequent profanity with a couple of instances of "shit" and "fuck".

Characters constantly drink and smoke. Many scenes are set in bars.