Shapeless (2022) Movie Script
1
Hello, hello?
Thank you for coming out
this evening
and enjoying your night with us.
We are The Beatwood Pack.
You know, the last one
was one of my favorites,
an oldie but a goodie.
You gotta love the classics,
right?
Why don't we take a second
to get to know my lovely band?
We have all
the usual suspects here.
We got Charles on the drums.
Hey Charles.
Maggie on the keys.
And this here's Oscar
on the bass.
And as always, I'm Ivy.
One, two,
ah-one, two, three, four.
Wow.
- Bah-boo!
- Thank you!
You want to come
to Frenchman with me?
No, thanks. Long day.
- First round's on me.
- No thanks.
You know long days turn
into long nights, right?
- I'm good.
- Okay.
Lock up when you're done, yeah?
I will. Have fun.
- Okay. See you tomorrow.
- Bye.
- Miss Peterson.
- Charles.
You.
- Tell Millie hi for me.
- Uh-huh.
I'm going to Black Bayou.
You wanna come?
- No.
- Come on. It's karaoke.
No. We gotta hit the streets.
All right. See you soon.
Good night.
Charlie! Give me a ride.
No!
Huh, we still got paid?
It was a good set.
"Gilded Cage" was awful.
I liked it. It had character.
Ending a song half as slow
as you start isn't character.
Hmm.
It's a version of character.
It's a version of talent,
really.
Yeah, it was a mess, wasn't it?
Yes. Yeah, it was.
All right, well, where to?
I wished I was
Some little sparrow
That I had wings
And I could fly
I'd fly away
To my false true lover
And while they talk
I'd sit and cry
But I am not no
Little sparrow
I have no wings
And I can't fly
So I'll sit right here
In my grief and sorrow
And pass my troubles
By and by
Hey, you wanna get one
before you head home?
Yeah, yeah, I know.
Next time, right?
I just wanted to take a moment
to thank all y'all for choosing
to spend tonight with us
here at the Orchid Lounge,
home of the smoothest jazz
this side of...
What would you like?
I'll just take a soda
and bitters, please.
- Thank you.
- Tonight,
like always, we have the Voice
of the South herself...
Marion.
Folks, I'm going down
To St. James Infirmary
To see my baby there
He's stretched out
on a long white table
So sweet, so cold,
and so fair
Let him go, let him go,
and God bless him
Wherever he may be
He can search
this wide world over
But he'll never find another
sweet thing like me
- When I die - Thank you.
Bury me in
my straight-leg britches
Put on a box-back coat
and a Stetson hat
Put a $20 gold piece
on my watch chain
So you can let all my girls
Know I died standing pat
And give me six
crap-shooting pall bearers
Let a chorus girl
sing me a song
Put a red hot jazz band
at the top of my head
So we can raise Hallelujah
as we go along
Folks, now that you have
heard my story
Say, boy, hand me over
another shot of that booze
And if anyone should ask you
You just tell 'em
I've got the St. James
Infirmary
Blues
I went down
To St. James Infirmary
To see my baby there
She was stretched out
On that long...
- She was stretched out
on that long...
She was stretched out
One, two, three...
two, three, four...
One, two, three, four.
One, two, three.
- Nice work, Ivy.
- Oh, thanks.
But don't be late again.
How you doing today?
Good. How are you?
Good. Supposed to rain,
thank God.
Oh, good.
Uh-oh.
Mike, will you get me
one of these
- with the price on it?
- Yes, ma'am.
Well, you're one
of the lucky ones, huh?
I'm sorry?
If I ate all this,
I'd weigh a million pounds.
Oh, no, yeah. Me too. I, um...
I'm having a party this weekend.
Well, that's nice.
What's the occasion?
You know, I don't need
the cookies.
- It's not really a big deal.
- Mike'll be right back.
It's no problem.
Here he comes.
Thank you.
They cover everything
in chocolate these days, huh?
Yeah.
Ah-one, two, three.
There ain't nothing
I ever do
Or nothing I ever say
That folks don't criticize me
But I'm going to do
Just as I want to anyway
And don't care just what
people say
If I should take a notion
To jump into the ocean
Ain't nobody's business
If I do
Ain't nobody's business
If I do
Hey, you want to sing something?
You want to pay me something?
Uh, no?
Pick a letter.
O.
O. O for "original."
Or for "Oscar."
"Or for 'Oscar.'"
And a number less than 6.
Uh, four.
Very nice. Very nice.
Is this, uh,
gonna tell me my future?
If you're lucky.
I hate this plain white ceiling.
Why don't you paint it?
Because my landlord
would kill me.
Yeah, probably.
But if she didn't care,
what color would you
want to paint it?
Black.
Oh, ho, ho. Cheer-y.
I'd cover it with stars.
It's stupid, I know.
It's just... I don't know.
To tide you over.
Sorry.
What for?
Nothing.
Nothing?
- Mm-hmm.
- "Mm-hmm"?
Just, nothing.
I'm glad we got that
figured out.
Me too.
I'm sorry?
To be picked up by Friday?
Yeah, yes.
Uh, yeah, I can do that.
Watch out for that...
I really loved
your voice the other night.
It's, uh, very raw.
Very original.
Thanks.
You been here before?
Yeah. I come here all the time.
Well, I'm glad you like it.
Thanks. I mean, yeah.
Hey, Roger.
Hmm. So tell me.
You ever think about singing
in a place like this?
- Well, I...
- I know you already
got a steady gig, but...
you could get
some good exposure,
make a nice little paycheck.
You should think about it.
Here...
call me sometime.
Well, well, well.
Look at the son of a bitch
who decided
to grace us with his presence.
We gotta get it together.
That last show
was way too loose,
and we're gonna do "St. James."
- Oh.
- Aw, more old shit.
By "shit," I assume
you mean "classic."
It's a classic.
- Yeah.
- But hey, I know it.
That's why you're my favorite.
- Yes, with like 20 people.
- That's amazing.
I know! Oh, they were good, man.
- You know, I actually...
- Well, well, well.
Look at the son of a bitch
who decided
to grace us with his presence.
Oh, well, I like that.
Oh, well, well, well,
if it isn't the perfect woman.
Come on.
Oh, God.
Good move. Come on.
- What do we got?
- "St. James."
- Okay.
- Yes. All right.
Let's get it together, guys.
Oh, that won't be a problem
at all, not at...
No, ma'am. No.
Someone will be with you...
You know I dreamed
A deep blue ocean
And I dreamed
Myself beneath
I dreamed you rode...
I dreamed you rode...
Damn, everybody's
looking good tonight.
You're gonna be fine.
There's like
a hundred people out there.
Forty-six at most.
I don't know, looked
more like a hundred to me.
Hey, guys.
Ms. Peterson.
Y'all feeling all right?
You know I dreamed
A deep blue ocean
And I dreamed
Myself beneath
I dreamed you rode waves
Of deep devotion
I feel them washing over me
Feel them washing over me
- Who wants a shot?
- Me.
Oh, make that me.
We've never played
for a crowd that big.
Better get used to it.
- Ivy?
- No.
Taking care of
that instrument, okay.
- Maggie, you want a drink?
- Ooh, no, none for me.
I have to stay sharp
for a previous obligation.
- Oh, okay.
- Ooh!
"Obligation"
is probably a good word
for a date with you.
Jealous much?
Just a little bit.
I'm playing at Dog House.
Y'all should come through.
Hmm. Two-gig night, huh?
I'll see y'all soon.
- All right?
- Break a leg.
See you soon.
You know what?
I do want a shot.
- Oh!
- Thank you.
Well, welcome back, Kotter.
Thank you!
- There she is.
- Look who's back.
- I never left.
- All right.
This one's gonna do it, I think.
To...
you.
Cheers, salut.
Cheers, cheers, cheers.
- Should we go?
- Should we go?
I'm done. I got
the whole spot cleaned up!
We've been here before
Don't fear me
Don't stand by the door
Come near me
Quick thought, left or right
Could it be a strong case of
fight or flight?
We never notice
we're slightly overworked
You're self-conscious
Sweating beads of doubt
This can't be right
Whisperin' out,
"This can't be right, right?"
I ain't done
Surely I ain't done
Oh, nah, nah, I ain't done
Oh, but my mind's on the run
Caused by your never-ending
dream
And it ain't what it seems
Ain't what it seems
Know what I mean?
We've been here before
Don't fear me
Don't stand by the door,
Come near me
Monster on the bed,
regurgitating out
Mad, this monkey on my back
Pulling hair
like puppet strings
Slow to react
Tell me,
what's the matter, love?
Life's drive slow-mo
Front crawl in Speedos
Fight against
the rising tide
Breathe deep, never stop
clawing at the light
Clinging on to what we got
Nah,
and it ain't what it seems
It ain't what it seems
Baby girl,
it ain't what it seems
Nah, it ain't what it seems
Too cruel to be mean
To be cruel
Don't wanna lose ya
We've been here before
Don't fear me
Don't stand by the door
Come near me
You want to get out of here?
Yes.
But I'm dreaming
when I see you try
Birds in springtime
- Summer breeze
- Summer breeze
Birds will sing to you
Birds will sing to me
You don't say goodbye
But I'm dreaming when I
see you try
Every time you say goodbye
Every time you say good
Bye
I should not have had
all those drinks.
Okay, you see that...
that really, really bright one?
- Uh-huh.
- Okay, just a little over...
down.
Right there.
- You see that one?
- Mm-hmm.
That's the star.
That's the star that I modeled
your star after.
Yeah, no. No, it's part of
the Lacerta constellation,
which means "beautiful"
in Latin.
Really?
No, it means "lizard."
But, I always thought
it sounded beautiful.
Wait, so,
you think I'm a lizard?
No.
But I think you're Lacerta.
Uh, I'm gonna be right back.
Mmm...
Mmm.
Everything all right in there?
Yeah. Geez, come on.
Can't a woman pee in peace?
Just checking.
Uh, Oscar?
Oscar.
- Yeah.
- Can you, um, go upstairs?
I think... I think that I dropped
one of my earrings out there.
Can you try and find it?
Yeah, yeah, sure.
Okay, thank you.
- Oh, God.
- Oh, sorry! I'm sorry.
- Sorry, I'm sorry.
- Are you okay?
- Yeah, I am.
- Uh, I shouldn't have...
Uh, I... I think I'm gonna go.
Oh, no. Why?
Just, I don't feel good.
I think I drank too much.
Oh. Okay. Um...
Yeah. I'll see you soon, though?
Of course. Yeah. Uh, okay.
Thanks.
- Night.
- Good night.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Hey.
Did I tell you you could sit?
I'm kidding. Jesus.
We gotta talk.
Uh, I...
Need a raise.
Yeah, you've been here a year,
and you deserve it.
But the coming in late
and then the staying late,
it's... it's not what I want.
No, yeah. Okay. I know.
You know, so...
if we can get that fixed,
I think we can see if
we can work towards
getting you a pay bump.
Okay.
What is that, Ivy?
Oh, oh, oh, no problem, Ivy.
No, no, it's my pleasure.
Yeah, thank you, thank you.
You're welcome.
Take the rest of the day off.
You need to clean your uniform.
Okay. I will... thank you.
Uh, I went down
to the St. James Infirmary
I saw my baby there
She was stretched out
on a long white table
She was so sweet,
so cold, so fair
Let her go, let her go,
God bless her
Ivy.
Hey! Sorry.
The kids were just
getting bored.
What are you doing?
Oh, I just... they were jamming,
so I just hopped up there.
I didn't know you could sing.
Well, I can.
Sorry, y'all.
My boss just kept me late.
Yeah, don't worry about it.
Yeah, it's cool.
- Is anything wrong?
- No.
Let's just, um,
go for "St. James."
Ah-one, two, ah-one, two, three.
I went down
to St. James Infirmary
To see my... by there
She was stretched out
on that long white table
So sweet, so cold, so fair
Let her go, go, bless her
Wherever she...
I'm sorry, y'all. Sorry.
Hey, you wanna...
grab some water or something?
Yeah, yeah. I'm gonna...
I'm gonna get some water.
I'll be back.
Yo!
You gonna be all right
for this weekend?
Let's just take it from the top.
I went down to
that St. James Infirmary
To see my baby there
She was stretched out
on that long white table
So sweet, so cold, so fair
Let her go, let her go,
God bless her
Wherever she may be
You could search
this wide world over
And never find
A sweeter woman than me
Fuck.
Here she is.
Where have you been?
What are you wearing?
To the happy couple.
You know, I did not know
that they let
people this good-looking
marry each other.
It seems kind of unfair
for the rest of us,
you know what I'm saying?
Let's get this gorgeous couple
on the dance floor.
Shall we?
Come on, let's hear it.
Here's to your first dance.
You may not know
all the right steps, but,
as long as you're dancing
with the right person,
it's all good, right? Cheers.
One, two, three, four.
Let's fall apart...
Like lovers do
You bring the bomb
And I'll...
Give us fire and we'll be
Rain or sn...
As long as I'm falling
with you
Ivy.
Let's fly aw...
Like...
Will do
Tell all our friends
The sky was too blue
Ivy, just...
To not be with you, in this
Cloudless mood
As long as I'm falling
With you, with you
To the happy couple.
Thank you, folks. We'll
be back in just one minute.
Okay, let's just...
let's just do "St. James."
- Are you okay?
- I'm fine.
- What? I'm sorry I'm late.
- No. She can't stay here.
- What? No.
- What?
Why don't you grab a seat,
maybe like...
No, I don't need to find a seat.
I can do this.
But you can't, Ivy.
You can't.
She's right.
- Thank you, folks.
- Mmm. Mm-mm.
I'm Dr. Kneale.
You feeling okay?
You can sit up.
It's a good thing
you came in when you did.
You were severely dehydrated.
The laryngoscopy results
came back,
and there are signs
of severe damage
to your esophagus and larynx.
Here, let me show you.
These are your vocal cords.
Give me your arms.
See how they are flush?
That's what a healthy scan
should show.
Unlike yours.
Now most of the time,
this is caused
by excess stomach acid
corroding tissue.
Do you suffer with acid reflux?
Well, you know your body.
But with continuing
damage like this,
you need to know that you risk
rupturing your esophagus.
Most of the scarring
is likely irreversible,
but vocal rest will stop
the swelling.
So no screaming along
at concerts,
no singing in the shower,
and no yelling at your mom.
I'd say a month
is a good place to start.
And then
we can see where we're at.
There are a lot of people...
who have been
in the exact same situation.
This condition can be serious.
I'm going to ask you again.
Do you suffer from acid reflux?
Okay.
It's good to see you, Ivy.
Uh, you too.
I hope you don't mind,
but my old fashioneds
are the best.
- Not at all. Thank you.
- Yeah.
You hungry?
No thanks. I just ate.
You weren't drinking
the other night.
I was afraid you didn't
like our drinks.
No, I was just
taking care of my instrument.
I like that.
To taking care
of our instruments.
Ah, anyway.
I've been telling everyone
to come see you.
- You?
- Mm-hmm.
You get a good turnout?
Yeah.
Yeah, it was...
- Yeah.
- Good.
That's good.
Ah, anyway. Ah...
Like I said before,
I'm looking for some new talent,
and I would like to consider
bringing you on.
Great. That's...
great.
We'll probably have to do
something about "Ivy."
We're gonna probably
have to change that.
Oh, uh, well, we go by
The Beatwood Pack.
Yeah, uh...
I'm not looking for a band.
I'm looking for a singer.
Oh.
You know, a lot of kids,
they don't take care
of their instruments,
and they end up fucking me over.
But I don't like
being fucked over.
Fucked, sure.
But not fucked over.
Hey. You want a beer?
Okay.
Thank you.
- Look...
- You know what?
Don't even worry about it.
It's really not a big deal.
- Really?
- Really, yeah.
And if you, like,
need to take a break,
or anything,
Addie said she can...
No, I don't need
to take a break. I'm okay.
We're here for you.
We're on your side.
I'm never gonna be a singer.
You already are a singer.
Hey, why don't we just sit
for a minute?
I don't want to sit, okay?
Hey...
Ivy...
What? I thought you said
I was beautiful.
Yeah. Lacerta.
Yeah. That. So what's wrong?
Hey, look, it can't be
like last time.
It won't be like last time,
okay?
Come on!
Fuck you.
Thank you for being nice.
Fucking asshole.
Everybody knows
this girl I know
She's the kind to buy high
When it's selling for low
Eats a dinner in New Orleans
And dessert in Chicago
She'll ask you for 10 more
where that came from
When your bottom dollar goes
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows.
Oh, I... I'm so sorry.
I'd offer you a smoke,
but I just bummed this one.
Marion.
Ivy.
You look familiar.
Do I know you?
No. No, I'm just a fan.
Thanks, hon.
You a singer?
Yeah.
Good for you. It's a hard grind.
What kind of stuff do you sing?
I...
Miguel, this is Ivy.
Ivy's a singer.
Hmm.
The band's ready for you.
Best of luck, hon.
Thank you.
One, two, three, four.
One, two, three, four.
One, two, three, four.
One, two, three, four.
One, two, three, four.
She was so sweet
She was so cold
She was so fair
Let her go
Let her go
God bless her
If the devil don't get her
Wherever
She may be
And she can search
This whole wide world over
But she'll never
Find a sweet one
Like me
Oh, when I die
That's right
When I die
Won't you bury me
In a box-back coat
And a big tall Stetson hat
Put a $20 gold piece
Right there
on my watch chain
You let all my girls know
That I died
Standing pat
Ooh!
Give me six
Crap shootin'
Pallbearers
And let a chorus girl
Come 'round and sing
me a song
Put a brass band
At the top
Of my hearse wagon
Well, I'll raise hell
Right as I roll
On along
Folks
Now that you've heard
My story
I say boy, come on
Bring me that other
shot of booze
And if anyone
should come at me
And ask me
my goddamn problem
Well, you know what
I'm gonna tell 'em
Tell 'em I got them
St. James Infirmary blues
Hello, hello?
Thank you for coming out
this evening
and enjoying your night with us.
We are The Beatwood Pack.
You know, the last one
was one of my favorites,
an oldie but a goodie.
You gotta love the classics,
right?
Why don't we take a second
to get to know my lovely band?
We have all
the usual suspects here.
We got Charles on the drums.
Hey Charles.
Maggie on the keys.
And this here's Oscar
on the bass.
And as always, I'm Ivy.
One, two,
ah-one, two, three, four.
Wow.
- Bah-boo!
- Thank you!
You want to come
to Frenchman with me?
No, thanks. Long day.
- First round's on me.
- No thanks.
You know long days turn
into long nights, right?
- I'm good.
- Okay.
Lock up when you're done, yeah?
I will. Have fun.
- Okay. See you tomorrow.
- Bye.
- Miss Peterson.
- Charles.
You.
- Tell Millie hi for me.
- Uh-huh.
I'm going to Black Bayou.
You wanna come?
- No.
- Come on. It's karaoke.
No. We gotta hit the streets.
All right. See you soon.
Good night.
Charlie! Give me a ride.
No!
Huh, we still got paid?
It was a good set.
"Gilded Cage" was awful.
I liked it. It had character.
Ending a song half as slow
as you start isn't character.
Hmm.
It's a version of character.
It's a version of talent,
really.
Yeah, it was a mess, wasn't it?
Yes. Yeah, it was.
All right, well, where to?
I wished I was
Some little sparrow
That I had wings
And I could fly
I'd fly away
To my false true lover
And while they talk
I'd sit and cry
But I am not no
Little sparrow
I have no wings
And I can't fly
So I'll sit right here
In my grief and sorrow
And pass my troubles
By and by
Hey, you wanna get one
before you head home?
Yeah, yeah, I know.
Next time, right?
I just wanted to take a moment
to thank all y'all for choosing
to spend tonight with us
here at the Orchid Lounge,
home of the smoothest jazz
this side of...
What would you like?
I'll just take a soda
and bitters, please.
- Thank you.
- Tonight,
like always, we have the Voice
of the South herself...
Marion.
Folks, I'm going down
To St. James Infirmary
To see my baby there
He's stretched out
on a long white table
So sweet, so cold,
and so fair
Let him go, let him go,
and God bless him
Wherever he may be
He can search
this wide world over
But he'll never find another
sweet thing like me
- When I die - Thank you.
Bury me in
my straight-leg britches
Put on a box-back coat
and a Stetson hat
Put a $20 gold piece
on my watch chain
So you can let all my girls
Know I died standing pat
And give me six
crap-shooting pall bearers
Let a chorus girl
sing me a song
Put a red hot jazz band
at the top of my head
So we can raise Hallelujah
as we go along
Folks, now that you have
heard my story
Say, boy, hand me over
another shot of that booze
And if anyone should ask you
You just tell 'em
I've got the St. James
Infirmary
Blues
I went down
To St. James Infirmary
To see my baby there
She was stretched out
On that long...
- She was stretched out
on that long...
She was stretched out
One, two, three...
two, three, four...
One, two, three, four.
One, two, three.
- Nice work, Ivy.
- Oh, thanks.
But don't be late again.
How you doing today?
Good. How are you?
Good. Supposed to rain,
thank God.
Oh, good.
Uh-oh.
Mike, will you get me
one of these
- with the price on it?
- Yes, ma'am.
Well, you're one
of the lucky ones, huh?
I'm sorry?
If I ate all this,
I'd weigh a million pounds.
Oh, no, yeah. Me too. I, um...
I'm having a party this weekend.
Well, that's nice.
What's the occasion?
You know, I don't need
the cookies.
- It's not really a big deal.
- Mike'll be right back.
It's no problem.
Here he comes.
Thank you.
They cover everything
in chocolate these days, huh?
Yeah.
Ah-one, two, three.
There ain't nothing
I ever do
Or nothing I ever say
That folks don't criticize me
But I'm going to do
Just as I want to anyway
And don't care just what
people say
If I should take a notion
To jump into the ocean
Ain't nobody's business
If I do
Ain't nobody's business
If I do
Hey, you want to sing something?
You want to pay me something?
Uh, no?
Pick a letter.
O.
O. O for "original."
Or for "Oscar."
"Or for 'Oscar.'"
And a number less than 6.
Uh, four.
Very nice. Very nice.
Is this, uh,
gonna tell me my future?
If you're lucky.
I hate this plain white ceiling.
Why don't you paint it?
Because my landlord
would kill me.
Yeah, probably.
But if she didn't care,
what color would you
want to paint it?
Black.
Oh, ho, ho. Cheer-y.
I'd cover it with stars.
It's stupid, I know.
It's just... I don't know.
To tide you over.
Sorry.
What for?
Nothing.
Nothing?
- Mm-hmm.
- "Mm-hmm"?
Just, nothing.
I'm glad we got that
figured out.
Me too.
I'm sorry?
To be picked up by Friday?
Yeah, yes.
Uh, yeah, I can do that.
Watch out for that...
I really loved
your voice the other night.
It's, uh, very raw.
Very original.
Thanks.
You been here before?
Yeah. I come here all the time.
Well, I'm glad you like it.
Thanks. I mean, yeah.
Hey, Roger.
Hmm. So tell me.
You ever think about singing
in a place like this?
- Well, I...
- I know you already
got a steady gig, but...
you could get
some good exposure,
make a nice little paycheck.
You should think about it.
Here...
call me sometime.
Well, well, well.
Look at the son of a bitch
who decided
to grace us with his presence.
We gotta get it together.
That last show
was way too loose,
and we're gonna do "St. James."
- Oh.
- Aw, more old shit.
By "shit," I assume
you mean "classic."
It's a classic.
- Yeah.
- But hey, I know it.
That's why you're my favorite.
- Yes, with like 20 people.
- That's amazing.
I know! Oh, they were good, man.
- You know, I actually...
- Well, well, well.
Look at the son of a bitch
who decided
to grace us with his presence.
Oh, well, I like that.
Oh, well, well, well,
if it isn't the perfect woman.
Come on.
Oh, God.
Good move. Come on.
- What do we got?
- "St. James."
- Okay.
- Yes. All right.
Let's get it together, guys.
Oh, that won't be a problem
at all, not at...
No, ma'am. No.
Someone will be with you...
You know I dreamed
A deep blue ocean
And I dreamed
Myself beneath
I dreamed you rode...
I dreamed you rode...
Damn, everybody's
looking good tonight.
You're gonna be fine.
There's like
a hundred people out there.
Forty-six at most.
I don't know, looked
more like a hundred to me.
Hey, guys.
Ms. Peterson.
Y'all feeling all right?
You know I dreamed
A deep blue ocean
And I dreamed
Myself beneath
I dreamed you rode waves
Of deep devotion
I feel them washing over me
Feel them washing over me
- Who wants a shot?
- Me.
Oh, make that me.
We've never played
for a crowd that big.
Better get used to it.
- Ivy?
- No.
Taking care of
that instrument, okay.
- Maggie, you want a drink?
- Ooh, no, none for me.
I have to stay sharp
for a previous obligation.
- Oh, okay.
- Ooh!
"Obligation"
is probably a good word
for a date with you.
Jealous much?
Just a little bit.
I'm playing at Dog House.
Y'all should come through.
Hmm. Two-gig night, huh?
I'll see y'all soon.
- All right?
- Break a leg.
See you soon.
You know what?
I do want a shot.
- Oh!
- Thank you.
Well, welcome back, Kotter.
Thank you!
- There she is.
- Look who's back.
- I never left.
- All right.
This one's gonna do it, I think.
To...
you.
Cheers, salut.
Cheers, cheers, cheers.
- Should we go?
- Should we go?
I'm done. I got
the whole spot cleaned up!
We've been here before
Don't fear me
Don't stand by the door
Come near me
Quick thought, left or right
Could it be a strong case of
fight or flight?
We never notice
we're slightly overworked
You're self-conscious
Sweating beads of doubt
This can't be right
Whisperin' out,
"This can't be right, right?"
I ain't done
Surely I ain't done
Oh, nah, nah, I ain't done
Oh, but my mind's on the run
Caused by your never-ending
dream
And it ain't what it seems
Ain't what it seems
Know what I mean?
We've been here before
Don't fear me
Don't stand by the door,
Come near me
Monster on the bed,
regurgitating out
Mad, this monkey on my back
Pulling hair
like puppet strings
Slow to react
Tell me,
what's the matter, love?
Life's drive slow-mo
Front crawl in Speedos
Fight against
the rising tide
Breathe deep, never stop
clawing at the light
Clinging on to what we got
Nah,
and it ain't what it seems
It ain't what it seems
Baby girl,
it ain't what it seems
Nah, it ain't what it seems
Too cruel to be mean
To be cruel
Don't wanna lose ya
We've been here before
Don't fear me
Don't stand by the door
Come near me
You want to get out of here?
Yes.
But I'm dreaming
when I see you try
Birds in springtime
- Summer breeze
- Summer breeze
Birds will sing to you
Birds will sing to me
You don't say goodbye
But I'm dreaming when I
see you try
Every time you say goodbye
Every time you say good
Bye
I should not have had
all those drinks.
Okay, you see that...
that really, really bright one?
- Uh-huh.
- Okay, just a little over...
down.
Right there.
- You see that one?
- Mm-hmm.
That's the star.
That's the star that I modeled
your star after.
Yeah, no. No, it's part of
the Lacerta constellation,
which means "beautiful"
in Latin.
Really?
No, it means "lizard."
But, I always thought
it sounded beautiful.
Wait, so,
you think I'm a lizard?
No.
But I think you're Lacerta.
Uh, I'm gonna be right back.
Mmm...
Mmm.
Everything all right in there?
Yeah. Geez, come on.
Can't a woman pee in peace?
Just checking.
Uh, Oscar?
Oscar.
- Yeah.
- Can you, um, go upstairs?
I think... I think that I dropped
one of my earrings out there.
Can you try and find it?
Yeah, yeah, sure.
Okay, thank you.
- Oh, God.
- Oh, sorry! I'm sorry.
- Sorry, I'm sorry.
- Are you okay?
- Yeah, I am.
- Uh, I shouldn't have...
Uh, I... I think I'm gonna go.
Oh, no. Why?
Just, I don't feel good.
I think I drank too much.
Oh. Okay. Um...
Yeah. I'll see you soon, though?
Of course. Yeah. Uh, okay.
Thanks.
- Night.
- Good night.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Hey.
Did I tell you you could sit?
I'm kidding. Jesus.
We gotta talk.
Uh, I...
Need a raise.
Yeah, you've been here a year,
and you deserve it.
But the coming in late
and then the staying late,
it's... it's not what I want.
No, yeah. Okay. I know.
You know, so...
if we can get that fixed,
I think we can see if
we can work towards
getting you a pay bump.
Okay.
What is that, Ivy?
Oh, oh, oh, no problem, Ivy.
No, no, it's my pleasure.
Yeah, thank you, thank you.
You're welcome.
Take the rest of the day off.
You need to clean your uniform.
Okay. I will... thank you.
Uh, I went down
to the St. James Infirmary
I saw my baby there
She was stretched out
on a long white table
She was so sweet,
so cold, so fair
Let her go, let her go,
God bless her
Ivy.
Hey! Sorry.
The kids were just
getting bored.
What are you doing?
Oh, I just... they were jamming,
so I just hopped up there.
I didn't know you could sing.
Well, I can.
Sorry, y'all.
My boss just kept me late.
Yeah, don't worry about it.
Yeah, it's cool.
- Is anything wrong?
- No.
Let's just, um,
go for "St. James."
Ah-one, two, ah-one, two, three.
I went down
to St. James Infirmary
To see my... by there
She was stretched out
on that long white table
So sweet, so cold, so fair
Let her go, go, bless her
Wherever she...
I'm sorry, y'all. Sorry.
Hey, you wanna...
grab some water or something?
Yeah, yeah. I'm gonna...
I'm gonna get some water.
I'll be back.
Yo!
You gonna be all right
for this weekend?
Let's just take it from the top.
I went down to
that St. James Infirmary
To see my baby there
She was stretched out
on that long white table
So sweet, so cold, so fair
Let her go, let her go,
God bless her
Wherever she may be
You could search
this wide world over
And never find
A sweeter woman than me
Fuck.
Here she is.
Where have you been?
What are you wearing?
To the happy couple.
You know, I did not know
that they let
people this good-looking
marry each other.
It seems kind of unfair
for the rest of us,
you know what I'm saying?
Let's get this gorgeous couple
on the dance floor.
Shall we?
Come on, let's hear it.
Here's to your first dance.
You may not know
all the right steps, but,
as long as you're dancing
with the right person,
it's all good, right? Cheers.
One, two, three, four.
Let's fall apart...
Like lovers do
You bring the bomb
And I'll...
Give us fire and we'll be
Rain or sn...
As long as I'm falling
with you
Ivy.
Let's fly aw...
Like...
Will do
Tell all our friends
The sky was too blue
Ivy, just...
To not be with you, in this
Cloudless mood
As long as I'm falling
With you, with you
To the happy couple.
Thank you, folks. We'll
be back in just one minute.
Okay, let's just...
let's just do "St. James."
- Are you okay?
- I'm fine.
- What? I'm sorry I'm late.
- No. She can't stay here.
- What? No.
- What?
Why don't you grab a seat,
maybe like...
No, I don't need to find a seat.
I can do this.
But you can't, Ivy.
You can't.
She's right.
- Thank you, folks.
- Mmm. Mm-mm.
I'm Dr. Kneale.
You feeling okay?
You can sit up.
It's a good thing
you came in when you did.
You were severely dehydrated.
The laryngoscopy results
came back,
and there are signs
of severe damage
to your esophagus and larynx.
Here, let me show you.
These are your vocal cords.
Give me your arms.
See how they are flush?
That's what a healthy scan
should show.
Unlike yours.
Now most of the time,
this is caused
by excess stomach acid
corroding tissue.
Do you suffer with acid reflux?
Well, you know your body.
But with continuing
damage like this,
you need to know that you risk
rupturing your esophagus.
Most of the scarring
is likely irreversible,
but vocal rest will stop
the swelling.
So no screaming along
at concerts,
no singing in the shower,
and no yelling at your mom.
I'd say a month
is a good place to start.
And then
we can see where we're at.
There are a lot of people...
who have been
in the exact same situation.
This condition can be serious.
I'm going to ask you again.
Do you suffer from acid reflux?
Okay.
It's good to see you, Ivy.
Uh, you too.
I hope you don't mind,
but my old fashioneds
are the best.
- Not at all. Thank you.
- Yeah.
You hungry?
No thanks. I just ate.
You weren't drinking
the other night.
I was afraid you didn't
like our drinks.
No, I was just
taking care of my instrument.
I like that.
To taking care
of our instruments.
Ah, anyway.
I've been telling everyone
to come see you.
- You?
- Mm-hmm.
You get a good turnout?
Yeah.
Yeah, it was...
- Yeah.
- Good.
That's good.
Ah, anyway. Ah...
Like I said before,
I'm looking for some new talent,
and I would like to consider
bringing you on.
Great. That's...
great.
We'll probably have to do
something about "Ivy."
We're gonna probably
have to change that.
Oh, uh, well, we go by
The Beatwood Pack.
Yeah, uh...
I'm not looking for a band.
I'm looking for a singer.
Oh.
You know, a lot of kids,
they don't take care
of their instruments,
and they end up fucking me over.
But I don't like
being fucked over.
Fucked, sure.
But not fucked over.
Hey. You want a beer?
Okay.
Thank you.
- Look...
- You know what?
Don't even worry about it.
It's really not a big deal.
- Really?
- Really, yeah.
And if you, like,
need to take a break,
or anything,
Addie said she can...
No, I don't need
to take a break. I'm okay.
We're here for you.
We're on your side.
I'm never gonna be a singer.
You already are a singer.
Hey, why don't we just sit
for a minute?
I don't want to sit, okay?
Hey...
Ivy...
What? I thought you said
I was beautiful.
Yeah. Lacerta.
Yeah. That. So what's wrong?
Hey, look, it can't be
like last time.
It won't be like last time,
okay?
Come on!
Fuck you.
Thank you for being nice.
Fucking asshole.
Everybody knows
this girl I know
She's the kind to buy high
When it's selling for low
Eats a dinner in New Orleans
And dessert in Chicago
She'll ask you for 10 more
where that came from
When your bottom dollar goes
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows.
Oh, I... I'm so sorry.
I'd offer you a smoke,
but I just bummed this one.
Marion.
Ivy.
You look familiar.
Do I know you?
No. No, I'm just a fan.
Thanks, hon.
You a singer?
Yeah.
Good for you. It's a hard grind.
What kind of stuff do you sing?
I...
Miguel, this is Ivy.
Ivy's a singer.
Hmm.
The band's ready for you.
Best of luck, hon.
Thank you.
One, two, three, four.
One, two, three, four.
One, two, three, four.
One, two, three, four.
One, two, three, four.
She was so sweet
She was so cold
She was so fair
Let her go
Let her go
God bless her
If the devil don't get her
Wherever
She may be
And she can search
This whole wide world over
But she'll never
Find a sweet one
Like me
Oh, when I die
That's right
When I die
Won't you bury me
In a box-back coat
And a big tall Stetson hat
Put a $20 gold piece
Right there
on my watch chain
You let all my girls know
That I died
Standing pat
Ooh!
Give me six
Crap shootin'
Pallbearers
And let a chorus girl
Come 'round and sing
me a song
Put a brass band
At the top
Of my hearse wagon
Well, I'll raise hell
Right as I roll
On along
Folks
Now that you've heard
My story
I say boy, come on
Bring me that other
shot of booze
And if anyone
should come at me
And ask me
my goddamn problem
Well, you know what
I'm gonna tell 'em
Tell 'em I got them
St. James Infirmary blues