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MARCAL SCENES PAGE 21
Scene 26 Lost & Found
August 27 (Wednesday)
Setup: Joey walks into the living room of Sam’s house, carrying a large box. He calls out for Jen but there is no answer. He puts the box down on the coffee table and in the process knocks over a garden basket. He reaches down to retrieve it and notices a piece of paper on the floor. He picks it up. It’s the V.I.P. pass to Search & Destroy at Ultra Violet that Rex left with Jen. Joey turns the pass over and reads the note on the back: “If you get bored at home. Come on down. Rex” Joey looks off into the distance. At the Student Union, Jen walks in and notices Maddi-evil and The Thug-gettes draped across a couch. She touches her chest, takes a deep breath and walks over to them. Jen: Hi, Maddie. Maddi-evil: Jen, how are you? The Thug-gettes are excited to see Jen. Thug-gette: Oh, let's see the ring. Jen sticks out her hand for everyone to admire her ring. Maddi-evil: It's great to marry a man of the cloth who hasn't taken a vow of celibacy or poverty. Thug-gette: Sexy, rich, and pretty much bound to be faithful. Maddi-evil: Tell us about him. Jen sits on the couch next to Maddi-evil, feels her chest briefly again and then smiles. Jen: I'll make you a deal. I will tell you all about Joe if you'll tell me all about what you did to Marcie Walsh. Maddi-evil: (suspicious) What about it? Jen: I heard it was hilarious.
At the control booth at the radio station, Marcie and Al are standing in front of a large reel-to-reel tape recorder. They are both wearing headphones and obviously listening to something that is being recorded. Marcie: Are you sure it's recording? I don't want Jen to go through this for nothing. Al: The equipment's running fine. It's up to Jen now.
Back at the Student Union, Maddi-evil studies Jen suspiciously. Maddi-evil: I mean it. Who told you? Jen: Word gets around. It's a small campus. So I heard you guys made her do everything except for eat from a trough. Is that true? Maddi-evil: (frowns) Wait a second. Why would you even think this is funny? I thought you and Walsh were friends. Jen: What, you bought that? (laughs) Wow, I’m better than I thought. Maddi-evil: Come clean, Rappaport. Jen: I’m squeaky clean. (smiles) Marcie Walsh is everything you'd want in a lap dog. Maddi-evil: A lap dog? Jen: And errand girl. She's totally trusting, completely naive, and so eager to please.
In the control booth, Marcie takes off the headphones. Al looks over at her. Al: Sweetie, she's got to say stuff like that. Marcie: No, no, it's not that. It's just that these girls are maniacs. And if they find out that Jen is playing them, they will kill her. Al: She's going to be fine. Marcie: Besides, I am socially inept and hopelessly naive and -- I don't know -- whatever else she was saying. Al: You're honest, and you don't have a mean bone in your body, and it bothers these people, so they make fun of you. (gets up, puts his hand on her shoulders and looks her in the eye) Listen to me -- if tomorrow every one of those girls just disappeared off the face of the earth, the only thing that people would notice is that there was a little more air and a whole lot less chatter. Marcie: Yeah, but I take up so much more space. Al: (touches the side of her face gently) Baby, is that what you think? Marcie: Yeah, most days. Al: (obviously frustrated; impassioned) I hate these people, Marcie. I hate them, I swear. It makes me -- it makes me sick to think about what they did to you. Marcie: (teary eyed) I’m sorry. Al: You're sorry? Why are you apologizing? (leans down, puts his hands on her shoulders and looks her in the eye) Marcie, I love you. And if there is anything in the world that I can do to make you feel better, then just let me know and I'll do it, OK? Because that right now is all I care about in life. Marcie: I just wish I knew why. Al: Why what? Marcie: Why you -- Al: Feel the way I do about you? Marcie: Yeah. Al: (shrugs) I love you. You're wonderful. (leans down again and puts his hands on her shoulders as he looks her in the eye) You're sweet, and you're smart. You're funny, and you've got to be the bravest person I’ve ever met in my entire life. Marcie: No. Al: Hey, don't forget, if it wasn't for you, I’d probably be dead. So the next time that you need to be reminded why it is I love you so much, just give me a sign and I'll do anything -- anything at all to show it to you, OK? Believe me. Marcie: (nods head) Yeah. I think I do. Marcie moves closer to him. He kisses her and then they hug.
Meanwhile, at the Student Union, Jen continues to try to convince Maddi-evil that she was just using Marcie. Jen: You cannot imagine how pathetic it was. She worshiped me. She'd do anything for me. Write my term paper, pick up my dry-cleaning, make me coffee. Maddi-evil: Sounds like we might have been a little too hasty. Maybe Walsh had her uses after all. Girl: Yeah, gofer. Jen: No, no, you guys did the absolute right thing. I mean, that stupid cow needed someone to shut her up. All that talk about peace and nonviolence -- too bad you didn't ship her off to Iraq. Maddi-evil and the Sorority-thugs laugh. Jen: No, listen, Madison, I know that I’ve blown you off a couple times. Maddi-evil: Our sorority's reached out to you several times. How's that sweatshirt, by the way? Jen: A perfect fit, thank you. I guess one of the main reasons why I didn't think S.D.D. was a place for me was -- well, let's just say that all that changed when I saw you take a tough stand with someone like Marcie Walsh. Now I’m reconsidering. Meanwhile, I want to hear everything that happened with Marcie. Maddi-evil: (raises eyebrow, smiles and leans close) You should have been there.
Later, Jen walks into Sam’s old house, and tosses her keys on the end table. The doorbell rings. Jen opens the door. It’s Al & Marcie. Jen: Hey, you guys. Marcie: Hi. Jen: Come in. Hey, wait. Before we say anything, I want to tell you I’m sorry for anything that I said. I had to, you know, so -- Marcie: It's OK, Jen. It's OK. I knew that to begin with. I didn't listen to most of it, anyway. Jen: Good. Al and Marcie walk into the living room. Al: We got the whole thing. The tape's down at the dean's office right now. Marcie: Are you okay? Jen: Me? Marcie: Yeah. Jen: Yeah, I’m fine, I’m fine. Al: You know, the dean didn't say what the penalty for hazing was. Does anybody know? Marcie: Hmm. Joey comes in from the back and seems surprised and happy to see Jen. Joey: Hey, Jen. Jen: Hey! Joey: When did you get here? Jen: Just now. I didn't know you were here. Where's the van? Joey: Out back. (looks at Al & Marcie). Hi, guys. Marcie: Hi. Al: Hey. Joey: So, where have you been? Jen: Um -- just helping. Helping Al and Marcie with stuff at the student union. We're moving in today. Marcie: In here? Oh, my God, that's great. Al: Yeah, you know, I know how much this place means to you, Jen. So you want some help, man? Joey: Thought you would never ask. Al: Right on. Marcie: Fine. See you in a couple. Al and Joey leave. Jen and Marcie sit next to each other on the couch. Jen: Look, I don't really want Joe to know about what we were doing today. I’m just afraid that he's not going to agree with, you know, all this undercover stuff. Marcie: Oh -- oh, Jen, I didn't mean to put you in a bad position -- Jen: No, it's OK, it's OK. I wanted to do this for my best friend, OK, so don't second-guess any of this. Marcie: OK. I think it's great that you and Joe are going to be living in your dad's house. I think you'll be really happy here. Jen: Yeah, I think we will be. Marcie: I can't believe that Rex didn't fight you for it. Don't tell me he has a conscience after all. Jen: Oh, yeah. Marcie: What? Jen: Nothing. Marcie: What did you have to give up to get this place? Come on, you had to give up something. Jen: No. OK -- yeah, yeah, I had to give Rex something in exchange for the house. Marcie: Like what? Did you rob a bank? Jen: No, nothing illegal. Just a little teeny little striptease. Marcie: (shocked) What? Jen: There's just one thing that Rex said that I just can't get out of my head. Marcie: What? Jen: He said that when it was all over with, that I enjoyed it. Marcie: What, stripping for him? Jen: Yeah, he just said that I was wild and that I need a constant rush in my life to make me happy (gets up and walks away from the couch) and that Joe's never going to make me happy. Marcie: (stands and then walks close to Jen) Well, do you think any of that is true? Jen: No! I mean, I want to be with Joe. I don't want to be with anybody else. Marcie: Well, then, don't even think about what Rex said. He's just bitter because you picked Joe over him. That's all. Al and Joey come in carrying big bureau.. Jen: (whispers) Listen, please don't tell anybody, OK? Marcie: I would never. I wouldn't. Marcie turns toward Al and Joey with a big smile on her face. Marcie: Gosh, I love it when fellas do big, manly stuff. Joey: Good thing you were here. Marcie giggles. Al: Yeah, well, I never shy away from an opportunity to look studly. (flexes his muscles) Joey laughs. Marcie smiles at Al then hugs him. He kisses her on the forehead. Al: Come on, baby. (takes Marcie’s hand) Let's go. Marcie: OK. (They walk toward the door. Marcie calls back.) See you later? Jen: See you. Joey: Goodbye, Al. Thanks again. Al pauses and turns back. Al: Yeah. Hey, listen, guys, we're going to Ultra Violet tonight. We were wondering maybe you want to come along? Jen and Joey smile at them Joey: Ahem. Um – Marcie & Al leave. Joey turns to Jen. Joey: Don't forget this. (pulls out the VIP pass slip from his back pocket) It fell out of the gardening basket. I wasn't snooping or anything. Just -- not that you'd need to hide this or anything from me. So, is something bothering you? Jen: Yeah -- yeah. Yeah, there are some things that I need to tell you. They sit on the couch. Jen: I was doing something with Al and Marcie today that I didn't tell you about. Joey: Well, you were with Al and Marcie so it couldn't be that terrible. Jen: Al hid a microphone on me, and I buddied up with those sorority girls to get them to admit what they did to Marcie. Joey: Wow. Did they? Jen: Yeah. Yeah, Al turned the tape in to the dean. Joey: That's awesome! Mom was wondering if she was going to able to get any proof. Why did you think you had to hide that from me? Jen: (looks surprised) Because we were skulking around, you know, tricking people. I just didn't feel like that was something that you would do. Joey: Jen, remember I scammed that drug dealer? That's how I got him to admit that he hid the drugs in Al's room? Jen: So you're OK with this? Joey: Hey, you took a risk to help a friend. I think that's wonderful. Jen: Wow. I guess I just didn't think that you'd feel that way about it. Joey: Well, now you know. Jen: But there is more. Joey: Hey, whatever it is, no matter what, I’m sure it'll be OK. Jen: OK. Um -- you know that V.I.P. pass for Ultra Violet? Rex gave that to me. I mean, I realize you already know that because his name's on the ticket, but I just want you to know how, you know? I -- well, he came to the church, and he was just digging at me, you know, calling me Mrs. Church Mouse and everything, and -- I don't want anything to do with him. You know that, right? Joey: Yeah. OK. Jen: I – I know, but I should've told you that. I should've told you right then that I saw him, but I didn't. (sighs) Joey: You don't have to report every little thing to me. I mean, you can tell me anything you want, but you're certainly not obligated to, no matter what it is. Jen has a flashback to striping in front of Rex. Joey: Is there something else? Jen: No. You know, whatever is in the past -- Joey: Doesn't matter. Jen: But I will from now on because I know that it's OK to tell you. Joey: Yeah. Or not. Jen: Or not.
At the control booth at the radio station, Marcie and Al are obviously waiting for something to happen. Al: Oh, man, I wish the dean's office would call already. Marcie: Well, now, you know, I’m just glad that this is finally over. Al: You know what? Marcie: What? Al: Let's go out tonight, OK? We'll forget about this whole thing. Besides, I got a surprise for you at Ultra Violet. Marcie: Are you going to sing? Al: Oh, God, no. I would never subject a group of innocent people to something so horrible. Marcie: Why not? Al: No, you are the one with the voice. (touches her arm) You should sing. Marcie: I don't know what makes you think that I can sing. Al: I listen. Marcie: Yeah, but when do I sing? Al: You sing all the time. You're looking something up in the dictionary or -- or walking down the street on a windy day. Mostly you do it when you don't think I can hear you, though. Marcie chuckles and Al kisses her on the top of her head. Marcie: Yeah, but I can't sing in front of all those people. (Al comes up behind her and wraps his arms around her and snuggles) I -- me, no. No. Al: Oh, too shy? Marcie: Yeah. Al: You know, I find that really hard to believe coming from the girl who stood up to half of Llanview University. Marcie giggles. Al: Hey, if you're going to be scared of a little crowd at Ultra Violet, that's -- that's OK. (moves away from Marcie and looks at her) Marcie: Yeah? Well, you better believe I’m going to be scared. Al: You know, I don't -- I don't want to push you, OK, but I really would love to see you rip the roof off that place, and you know you could do it, Marcie. Marcie: No. Al: You know you could! Marcie: (shakes her head) No! There are going to be really, really good people there. Al: (teasingly) OK. You want to just spend a quiet evening at home, watch a movie or something, I’m perfectly fine with that. Marcie: (surprised) You are? Al: Yeah, sure. Marcie: (leans in close and looks up at him) Well, where's my surprise? Al: Hmm. Ultra Violet. Marcie: OK, let's go. Al: Home? Marcie: No, Ultra Violet. I want my surprise! Al: Oh, yeah! You want your surprise, huh? Marcie: Yes. Al wraps one arm around her and opens the door with his other hand. Al: I’m out of here. They leave.
At the Student Union, Maddi-evil and The Sorority Thug-gettes walk in. Maddie: That was so completely over the top. Thug-gette1: My folks are going to gut me. Thug-gette2: Why do we get expelled? Thug-gette3: We did. Who cares why? Maddie: I don't get it. I mean, it was just stupid. No one gets expelled for this. I mean, all we did was pour some trash on Walsh, shove her around a little. I mean, not like we committed any crimes. Thug-gette1: Well, it -- Thug-gette2: Daddy will take my tuition out of my trust fund. Maddie: Hey! What's with going all limp about this? Thug-gette1: Well, what more can we do? Maddie: No way this is over. That peace freak just declared war on us whether she knows it or not. And if it's war she wants, then it's war she's going to get.
Later, Al and Marcie walk back into the control booth at the radio station. Al is talking on his cell phone. Al: Yeah. Are you sure? Yeah. OK, thanks. (breaks the connection then looks around) Wow. We just wanted to even the score. Marcie: What happened? Al: They got expelled, all of them. Marcie: (shocked) All of Sigma Delta Delta? Al: No, just the ones who participated in the hazing. Marcie: Oh, my God. I mean, the administration's made a big deal -- you know, a lot of noise about hazing, but expelled? Oh, God, I can't believe it. All of them. Are you sure? Al: Every Sigma Delt that took part, yeah, I’m sure. Marcie looks worried. Al: You know, you almost sound like you feel bad for these people. Marcie: I almost do. Almost. Al: The point is they're gone and it's over. Marcie giggles and Al kisses her.
August 28 (Thursday) At the Student Union, Al walks in and spots Marcie. He rushes over to her. Al: Hey! Marcie: Hi. Al: (bends his knees) You look awesome! Marcie: (reaches for Al’s hand) How did I let you talk me into this? Al: Because you're in love. Marcie: I cannot sing in front of all of those people, al. Al: Marcie, you are going to be amazing. (leans down, puts his hands on her shoulders and looks her in the eye) You are amazing. Marcie: Oh, god, you are so biased. Al: Listen, honey, tonight is your night, ok? Marcie: Well, what if they laugh at me? Al: Nobody is going to laugh at you. Marcie: They might. Al: Like who? Those snotty sorority girls? I think not, and why is that? Marcie: (grins) Because they got expelled. Al: That's right. And Marcie Walsh is still here. Ok, you're going to get up on that stage and you are going to knock these people dead, ok? Marcie: (looks up at him with a flirty smile on her face and moves in his arms) Then do I get my surprise? Al: Oh, you thought I forgot about your surprise. Marcie: Uh -- no. Al: Ye of little faith. You really think that I would forget a surprise for my girl? Hmm? He cups her face in his hands and then kisses her. They walk off holding hands. Deke and Maddi-evil, who have been watching them, turn and look at each other. Deke: She's going to get a surprise, all right. Deke and Maddi-evil cackle.
Later, at Ultra Violet, the place is packed and rocking. Everyone is having a good time. Jen, Al and Marcie walk into the club. Rex sees them and immediately walks over and turns off the music. He goes up on stage. Rex: All right, ladies and gentlemen, it is time to Search and Destroy! We're looking for the -- The crowd cheers. Rex: Thank you. We're looking for the most talented singer. You like an act, clap for them. You don't like an act, destroy them! Flash: Destroy! The crowd cheers again. Rex: Now we've got a special treat for you. The MC. For the evening is, for the first time ever in public, Llanview University's own, the ever-mysterious Voice of the Night! There is a buzz of surprise and anticipation in the crowd. Marcie turns and looks up at Al, who is standing behind her. He smiles at her. Al: Surprise. Al goes up on stage. Al: Well, my secret's out. The crowd cheers. Al: (sexy VOTN voice) You lonely out there? Well, don't be, friend, because the Voice is here, and we are going to tear this place apart! The crowd cheers wildly. Al: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you -- I mean, all of you -- for your support. Now, during the peace rallies when my show got canned, it was your letters, your emails, and all that love I felt coming from out there that kept me going. So, simply put -- Llanview, you rock. Maddi-evil and Deke slither into Ultra Violet. Jen turns to Marcie. Jen: Did you know he was the Voice of the Night? Marcie nods, beams, squeezes her arms in front of her and rocks slightly from side-to-side. Jen: You look so good tonight. Marcie: Oh, thanks. Well, you know, Al convinced me to enter the contest, so I thought I'd just, you know, get dressed up a little. Jen: I didn't know you could sing. Marcie: Well, we'll find out if I can in a little while. Riley walks up to Jen and Marcie, carrying a several drinks. Riley: Hey, guys. I got Flash a soda and thought you might be thirsty, too. Jen and Marcie take the drinks. Marcie: Thanks, Riley. Riley: Sure. Jen: Thank you. Marcie: Thanks. Riley: I heard the sorority girls who hurt you got expelled. Jen: Yeah, imagine that. Rex walks over to Jen and Marcie. Rex: Ahem. Hey. Glad you used the pass. You look great. Riley: Later, guys. (leaves) Rex: So, Music-Boy has a thing for you? You know, it's too early to be cutting off the Reverend just yet. Jen: Isn't there someone else you could be annoying right now? Rex: So, after search and destroy, what do you say you do one of your famous stripteases? I know the audience would enjoy it just as much as I did. Marcie. Marcie: Rex. Al: Ok, ok, for all you people who came out here to see Midnight Logic perform their smash hit -- The audience cheers with excitement. Al: "Flash of Light" -- which does happen to climbing the college charts as we speak -- I'm sorry. They will be back next week. The audience groans. Al: So here are the rules for Search and Destroy. They're pretty simple. You like them, you hire them. You don't like them, you destroy them. There is wild cheering and applause. Al: Ok. Well, our first contestant is going to be (pauses for a second when he sees the names) Roxanne Balsom and Nigel Bartholomew-Smythe. Put your hands together for Roxy and Nigel! They are greeted with cheers. Roxy and Nigel come up on stage dressed as vintage Sonny & Cher—vests, bell bottom pants, hair scarfs and wigs. Al: Ok, take it away, Roxy and Nigel. (leaves the stage) Roxy & Nigel: (Sing: Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You, Babe”) They say we're young we don't know we won't find out until we grow. Well, I don't know if all that's true 'cause you got me and, baby, I got you babe. I got you, babe I got you, babe. They say our love won't pay the rent before it's earned our money's all been spent. I guess that's so we don't have a pot but at least I'm sure of all the things we got. Babe I got you, babe I got you, babe. I got flowers in the spring I got you to wear my ring. And when I'm sad you're a clown and when I get scared you're always around so let them say your hair's too long I don't care with you I can't go wrong. Then put your little hand in mine there ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb babe. I got you, babe I got you, babe. I got you to hold my hand. I got you to understand. I got you to walk with me. I got you to talk with me. I got you to kiss good night. I got you to hold me tight. I got you I won't let go. I got you to love me so. I got you, babe. I got you, babe. The crowd cheers. Roxy: (screams and throws her hands up) Are we good or what! As far as allergies go, Cheers. Roxy: Are we good or what! Whoo! Al walks out on the stage and takes the microphone from Roxy. Roxy and Nigel leave the stage. Al: Ok. Well, that was Nigel and Roxy. Now, remember at when it's time to vote. In fact, I hope you guys have been keeping score in your heads, ok? Now – At the bar, Roxy and Nigel are assessing their performance. Roxy: Oh, man, I was great, and so were you, cranky pants. The Search & Destroy contest continues. Al: Now, let's give a big, warm hello to our next contestant, Ritchie Jay! Come on up here, Ritchie! The crowd cheers. Richie Jay: (Sings badly off-key) I'm lying here alone with my head on the phone thinking of you till it hurts I know you hurt, too but what else can we do? Tormented and torn apart The audience jeers. Cris rubs his ear with his finger. Jen looks shocked. Marcie smiles at Richie Jay supportively. Richie Jay: (sings) I wish I could carry your smile in my heart when times in my life seem so low Cristian: You know, I feel really bad for this guy, but I don't know how much more of this I can take. Jessica: Well, you know what I can't believe? Natalie: That this guy is still singing? Jessica: Well, yeah, that, too. But, Al. He's one of my oldest, closest friends ever, and I had no idea he was the Voice of the Night. Did you guys know? (Cris & Natalie shake their heads) Well, then again, I didn't know my sister was a pool shark, so -- Cristian: Oh, oh, that reminds me. Guess what -- Natalie’s going to be competing in Atlantic City. Jessica: Really? That's great! Natalie: Thanks. Yeah, I -- well, max has been coaching me, so -- Cristian: She's amazing. You got to see her. Jessica: Does mom know? Natalie: No, she doesn't yet. Jessica: Oh. Got it. Ok. Um -- so how are the wedding plans going? Natalie: You know what? I don't want to talk about it because there's a lot to think about. Cristian: Sore subject. Jessica: Well, you guys could just elope. You know, no planning, no hassling, no wedding invitations Cristian: Well, hey, there's a great idea. What do you say? Want to elope? Cris looks hopeful. Natalie looks appalled. Richie Jay continues to sing and the audience continues to jeer. Richie Jay: (very off-key and discordant) I wish I could carry your smile in my heart when times in my life seem so low it would make me believe what tomorrow could bring Jen is sitting at a table sipping a drink. Rex strolls by with a girl on each arm. Rex stops and leans toward Jen. Rex: Lonely? Jen: Oh, so now it's two at a time. Rex: Want to make it a foursome? Or I could ditch these two and you could be my private dancer. Jen: Why don't you go to – Jen sees Joey walk into the club. She immediately gets up and rushes over to him. In the meanwhile, Al and Marcie are at the center of the club talking. Al: So Rex came by, said he needed to see me. Marcie: I can't believe you would talk to him, especially after the whole thing with the drugs and Jen. Al: Marcie, he had a money offer, a legitimate money offer. Marcie: (crosses her arms and frowns) You should have nothing to do with Rex. Al: Anyway, he told me that I should come out as the Voice of the Night. If I did, he'd give me a gig here. If this Search-and-Destroy thing goes off all right, I'm going to be making major cash. Marcie: Well, do you think it will? Al: Well, if tonight's any indication -- Marcie: Oh, my god, tonight I'm going to make a fool out of myself! Al: No, you're not. (leans down, puts his hands on her shoulders and looks her in the eye) You're going to be great, I promise. Just remember I love you. (kisses her) The audience jeers. Al goes back on stage. Al: Ok, all right, that was Richie Jay. The audience jeers. Al: Ok, ok, we get it. Our next contestant is a very special young lady. She's somebody who wasn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in. I'd like you to put your hands together for Marcie Walsh! The audience cheers and applauds. Maddi-evil: As soon as her little song is over, Marcie’s going to know what it really means to be destroyed. . . The audience cheers and applauds. Marcie goes up on stage and takes the microphone from Al. Maddi-evil and Deke glare at her from their perch. Marcie: (Sings: Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart”) Oh, come on come on come on come on didn't I make you feel like you were the only man? Yeah didn't I give you nearly everything that a woman possibly can? Honey, you know I did and each time I tell myself that I.. I think I've had enough and that I'm gonna show you, baby that a woman can be tough oh, baby, just come on come on come on come on and Marcie and audience: (shouts) Take it Marcie: Take another little piece of my heart, now, baby Audience: (shouts) Break it Marcie: Break another little piece of my heart, darling, yeah, yeah, yeah have another little piece of my heart, now, baby you know you got it child, if it makes you feel good oh, yes, indeed, (pulls her sweater off of her shoulders seductively and smiles over at Al) now you're out on the street you're looking good and you know that deep down in your heart you know it ain't right you never, never, never, never hear me when I cry at night now and each time I tell myself that I can't stand the pain (scene flashes to Deke and Maddi-evil frowning because of how good Marcie is) but when you hold me in your arms and I'm singing it once again baby… just come on come on come on come on and Marcie and audience: (shout) Take it Marcie: Take another little piece of my heart, now, baby Audience: Break it Marcie: Break another little piece of my heart darling, yeah, yeah, yeah have another little piece of my heart, now, baby you know you got it child, if it makes you feel good (looks over at Al who smiles broadly at her) The audience cheers and calls Marcie’s name over and over again.
Later, Marcie and Al are surrounded by Joey, Jen, Natalie, Flash and so on. Al is standing behind her with his arms wrapped around her. Marcie: You really liked it? Joey: That was awesome. Natalie: You were awesome, fabulous! Flash: You were so good. Al: I told her she was great. She just never wanted to listen to me. Al leaves. Marcie: Oh, you just think that because you're my boyfriend. You think everything I do is great. Al: (Kisses her on the top of the head) Got to go. Riley: Marcie, you got some pipes! Jen: Why didn't you tell us you could sing like that? Marcie: I don't know. You know, I only sing, like, when I'm the shower or while I'm driving, and you can't really hear yourself when there's water running and -- anyway -- Flash: You better win. You better win now. Jen: I couldn't believe it was my best friend up there. Al: (on stage) First off, let's hear it for Dave Chekov's never-ending rendition of "Cold, Cold Heart." Off to the side, Maddi-evil and Deke are seething as they watch the scene in front of them. Maddi-evil: Should've known Jen Buchanan was setting us up. Deke: Yeah, let's teach her a lesson, too. Maddi-evil: No. Marcie started it. We'll finish it. Al: Ok, next up, we have Janice Janikowski doing "The Nearness of You." Jen: Look, I'm kind of tired. Do you want to go home? Joey: Yeah, sure. Jen: Bye. Joey: Good luck, Marcie. Marcie: Thank you. Jen and Joey leave. Al: Sorry, Joyce, it doesn't look like they could make up their minds. Why don't you go on over there and do a little dance routine and try to cheer them up. Not destroyed, but you are on life support. Ok, we had Art Baxter’s version of "On the Moon." The audience jeers. Al walks next to him on the stage. Al: Man! What's up? You guys don't like anybody, do you? Ok, well, Art, you're a dead man walking – Roxy sits next to Nigel at the bar. She has just returned from a quick run to Foxy Roxy’s where she was confronted by a screaming Carlotta over River and Adrienne’s latest assignation. Roxy: Damn, I couldn't find the camera, and that Carlotta chick -- she was hassling River and -- oh, man, she starches my marshmallow. Nigel: Shh, shh, shh. Roxy: They didn't get to the climax yet, did they? Al: (on stage) Ok, so, what's your verdict on Roxy and Nigel doing "I Got You, Babe"? The crowd cheers. Roxy: All right, we got this in the bag, I can feel it! I don't think I've ever had applause like this. Never, ever. Nigel: Shh, shh, shh. Roxy: Hey, man, we got a lock on this. 1,000 bucks coming our way. Al: Well, looks like we might have a winner, but there are two more contestants. Ok, let's hear how everybody felt about Richie Jay doing "I'm All Out of Love." The audience boos. Al: Well, I'm sorry, Richie. They hated you. Well, that leaves us with one final contestant. I'm talking about a little lady who came up here and sang her heart out, none other than Marcie Walsh! The audience cheers and applauds wildly. Roxy: What's going on here? We've been robbed! Marcie goes up on stage. The audience screams her name again. Al and Marcie kiss. In the meanwhile, Deke and Maddi-evil slither down from their perch. They glare at Marcie and Al. At the bar, Roxy is none too happy about the results. Roxy: We should've had a hand count. We would've won. Nigel: Ms. Walsh was quite effective. Roxy: I'm surrounded by turncoats. I'm going to blow this pop stand. You coming, Benedict Arnold? Al: Our runner-up tonight is Roxanne Balsom and Nigel Bartholomew-Smythe. The crowd cheers. Roxy: All right, runner-up! All right, what's our prize? Al: Come on up here, Roxy and Nigel. Roxy bounces on stage dragging Nigel with her. Roxy: Ok, we're runner-up. All right, what is it? Al: Ok. Well, it looks here like you got a romantic getaway for two at the Xanadu Casino (Roxy’s eyes light up) and resort in beautiful Atlantic City, where all the rooms have soft, luxurious beds and private hot tubs for two. The crowd cheers and applauds. Madison and Deke approach a dark-haired girl and give her some money. Maddi-evil: That's her. They all look over at Marcie & Al who are in the middle of the club hugging. The woman approaches them and speaks to Marcie. Woman: They want you in back. You got to sign a release to claim your prize. Marcie: Oh. Ok, great. Thanks. The woman walks away. Al takes Marcie into his arms. Al: You were terrific tonight. Marcie: Thank you. (they kiss) I'll be right back. Marcie walks toward the back of Ultra Violet down a back hallway. Maddi-evil and Deke follow her. There is no one in the back. Marcie: Hello? Hello? Deke rushes behind Marcie, grabs her, slaps his hand across her mouth and drags her into the alley. Maddi-evil struts behind him. Deke pushes Marcie against a wall and he and Maddi-evil get in her face. Maddi-evil: You got me expelled, you fat pig! Marcie: Yeah, well, I'm not afraid of you! Maddi-evil: You ought to be. Marcie: You know, I can't help it if you to decided to humiliate me! Maddi-evil: Shut up, piggie! Marcie: Let me go, or I swear I will scream! Deke: Yeah? You scream and you're dead! Marcie: (screams and lunges forward) Help! Deke: Shut up! I said shut the hell up! Deke slams Marcie against the wall and she hits her head. She slides down slowly and crumbles on the ground.
In the Ultra Violet, Al has gotten concerned because she hasn’t returned. He calls for her and then stops people to ask if they have seen her.
In the alley, Deke and Maddi-evil have dumped Marcie in a dumpster. They stand holding the lid open and stare down at her. Marcie is unconscious and covered by trash. Deke: Is she dead? Maddi-evil: I don't think so. I think she's just unconscious. We better get the hell out of here. Deke: Well, what are we going to do, just leave her there? Maddi-evil: You got a better idea? They drop the lid so it closes and then stroll away. The edge of Marcie’s bright pink sweater sticks out of the dumpster. August 29 (Friday) At Sam’s old house, Joey wants into the living room. Jen is sitting on the couch watching television. Joey: Hey! Jen: Oh. Joey: What you watching? Jen: You're not allowed to laugh. Joey: Whoa -- I'm not making any promises. Jen: "The Preacher's Wife." Joey laughs Jen: Just think of it as study notes, though I know I won't do nearly as well as Whitney Houston, but -- Joey: Well, Whitney Houston had her own personal private angel. Jen: She had Denzel Washington. I have you. Kevin: You two should lock that door if you want any privacy in this town. You know that, don't you? Here you go, catch that -- whoa, careful. That's crystal. It once belonged to Martha Washington. Joey: Bread and salt. It's a wonderful life. You're so predictable. Kevin: I know. Listen, Joey -- excuse me -- Joe -- there's this press conference next week. It'd be nice if you can make it. Maybe even break out a fresh white collar for the occasion? Joey: Count on it. Kevin: Just like that? Joey: Just like that. Oh, I have my sources. Kevin: Mm-hmm. Jen: Kevin, I got the wedding pictures back. Kevin: Really? Jen: Yeah. Kevin: Any good ones? Jen: I love this one of you and Kelly. Here. Kevin: Oh, yeah. Jen: You guys look great. And also I love this one of Al and Marcie. I can't wait to show her.
At the radio station, Al is in the control booth. Al: Voice of the Night here again. I know it's a bit early for me to be hitting the airwaves, but I hope you listen anyway. I need your help. You see, Marcie Walsh disappeared from Ultra Violet last night, and we all know who she is. She was wearing a striped top, black pants, and a pink sweater. If you're out there and you can hear me, don't worry, sweetie. I'll find you. You just hang in there, baby. Marcie is still laying unconscious in the dumpster. Al: If anyone out there has information on the whereabouts of Marcie Walsh, please contact me at the station. The number here is 555-0333. Deke strolls into the Student Union Llanview Univ., the radio is playing. A student approaches him. Man: Hey there, Deke. Hey, I thought you got expelled. Deke: No, my parents hired lawyers. I'm not packing my bags just yet. Deke smirks and laughs. Maddi-evil rushes next to him. Maddi-evil: Did you hear Holden on the radio? Deke: Yeah, can you believe that? Al Holden is the Voice? What a joke. Maddi-evil: No, I'm not talking about that. He's on the air now. They walk over to an area where several students are listening to the radio broadcast. Al: Marcie Walsh was last seen at Ultra Violet. She hasn't been heard from since. She was wearing a striped top, black pants, and a pink sweater.
In the alley behind Ultra Violet, a homeless woman is rummaging through the trash. She spots the edge of Marcie’s sweater sticking out of the dumpster and rushes over. Woman: Can't just throw things away. Could be fixed, recycled. She pulls out the sweater and then wraps it around her waist. Woman: Can't just throw things away, you know. Can't just throw things away. Got to recycle. She opens the lid of the dumpster and looks in. She sees Marcie and screams then rushes away.
At the Student Union, Maddi-evil is obviously worried. Maddi-evil: I think we went too far. Deke: Well, payback sucks. Walsh ought to know that. Maddi-evil: We don't even know if she's – Al walks into the Student Union and head straight for Maddi-evil and Deke. Al: What'd you do to Marcie? Maddi-evil: We didn't do anything. She got me expelled. Al: Yeah? Well, if you hurt her, if you did anything to her, I swear -- Deke: What do we know about it? She's probably out getting more publicity for some stupid anti-war rally. Al: Listen to me, Deke. If you had anything to do with what happened to her, I swear what I'm going to do to you will make prison seem like a picnic. (shifts his steely gaze to Maddi-evil) And you, missy -- expulsion is going to be the least of your worries. Al walks away. Maddi-evil: (looks worried) We got to tell him we left her in the dumpster. Deke: No. I said no. Maddi-evil: But what if she -- Deke: She's not. Marcie got out by now. She learned her lesson. Trust me. We just need to shut up about it. Nobody knows what we did, and nobody's going to find out. Deke walks away and grabs Maddi-evil’s hand and pulls her along with him.
Meanwhile, at Joey & Jen’s, someone knocks on the door. Jen answers it and it horrified by what she sees—a homeless person. Jen: Oh, my god. Mary: Reverend Joe? Jen: No, he's not here. Mary: I need to see him. Jen: He's not here, ok? Mary: Can I come in? Jen: No, no. Just go to the shelter, ok? Jen closes the door and then looks worried. Joey walks up and finds Mary standing on the front landing. Joey: Hey, Mary. How are you doing? Mary: There's a monster in my house. Joey: Monster? Do you want to come in? Come in. (Mary nods. Joey opens the door and directs her into the house) Go ahead. Please, go ahead. (sees Jen cowering in the corner) Hi, hon. Jen: Hi. Joey follows Mary into the living room. Joey: Sit, sit, please. Are you hungry? Sit. Here. (Mary sits and Joey sits across from her) Do you want some tea or anything? (Mary nods and smiles) Ok. I'll get you some. Now, about this monster -- where exactly is the monster? Mary: Home. Joey: Well, I don't know where your home is, so where exactly? Mary: (agitated) I don't like the shelter. Thieves. Found a house in the alley. Llanview Hauling. Joey: A dumpster and that's where the monster is? You know, I don't like you staying on the streets. We talked about that, remember? Mary: Thieves at the shelter. I like my house. Joey: Ok, ok. How about this -- I'll drive you down to the shelter and look around for thieves. I don't want you sleeping in an alley, ok? (Mary smiles at him) I don't want anything to happen to you. Mary: You'll check? Joey: For thieves? Yes. Absolutely. Mary: Ok. Joey: Now, how about that tea? Mary: (teary eyed) You are so nice and so kind and – (takes Joey’s hand and kisses it) Joey: I'm just doing what anybody else would do. You need some help. I'm going to help you. Jen stands in the corner and looks worried. Later, Joey walks back into the living room. Joey: I got her to talk to somebody down at the shelter, but that's the best I could do. Hey -- what's wrong? Jen: I really messed up. Joey: What happened? Jen: That woman. Joey: Mary? Jen: She came to see you, and I just got freaked out, practically slammed the door in her face. Joey: Well, you didn't know who she was. Jen: I just mess everything up. I mean, you offered her food, you had her come inside, and I just couldn't wait to get away from her. Joey: I think we all get a little unsettled the first time around the homeless. Jen: It was my first chance to be a good minister's wife, and I just blew it. Joey: You don't have to do anything special. Just be yourself. Jen: I just want to -- Joey: To be like Whitney Houston? Come on. I do not want Whitney Houston. I want you, Jennifer Rappaport. Jen: Buchanan. Jennifer Rappaport-Buchanan. Joey: The minister's wife.
At Ultra Violet, Rex is talking on a cell phone. Al rushes in. He is clearly upset and worried. He walks over to Rex. Al: (almost frantic) Rex, I've looked everywhere. I can't find Marcie, man. It's been at least 24 hours. Rex: Ok, well, listen, can't the cops help? She works for them. Al: No, they're already turning the city upside down. Look, this is the last place that anybody saw her, ok? Did you remember anything from last night, anyone suspicious at all? Anything. Rex: We've been over this five times if I knew something, I'd tell you. Mary walks into the club and up to Rex. Al walks away but then pauses. Mary: Can I have some food? I don't have any money. Rex: Well, then food could be a problem, huh, couldn't it? Go beg at The Palace. Al looks at Mary and notices Marcie’s sweater. He grabs Mary and turns her around. Al: Excuse me, excuse me. Where did you get that sweater? Mary: I didn't steal it. Al: No, I know. Ok, listen. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You can have the sweater, ok? (Reaches into his pocket pulls out his wallet and takes out some money) In fact, why don't you go and get yourself a nice meal, ok? (Hold some money up but out of reach) Just tell me where you found the sweater, please? Mary: In the alley. Llanview Hauling. Al: (gives Mary the money) Here you go. Llanview Hauling. Rex: The dumpster out back. Al rushes into the alley. He sees the dumpster then takes a deep breath and opens it. He looks in and sees Marcie. Al: Oh, my god. Marcie -- Marcie! Marcie. He jumps in and pulls her into his arms. Al: Oh, my god. Oh, my god, oh, my god, oh, my god. Marcie, Marcie. Marcie! Marcie is still unconscious. He cradles her in his arms.
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