Part 3
(Knock at door: shave and a haircut)
AUDIENCE: It's the secret knock.
BERTHA: It's the secret knock. I'll get it.
KID: You got any cactus candy?
(BERTHA shuts door on kid)
BERTHA: You've got to change that password.
FLO: So what's on the schedule tonight?
BERTHA: Yeah, we want some entertainment.
BONNEY: I was hoping you wouldn't ask.
FLO: Where's the band?
BERTHA: Where's the singer?
AUDIENCE: Music, music
BONNEY: Quiet! I have something special planned tonight.
JOHN: Drinks on the house?
BERTHA: Yeap, they're up on the roof, John.
JOHN: Boy, howdy! (Runs out)
BERTHA: He'd jump off a bridge if I told him.
FLO: As long as there was a drink at the bottom.
BONNEY: You're all in for a special treat. Charlie's learned a new song. (To piano player) Hit it Charlie.
(Charlie plays something very similar to what he's been playing)
BERTHA: That sounds exactly the same to me.
BONNEY: Charlie assured me an extra note. (Extra note heard by itself) Ah, there it is.
(JOHN returns looking confused)
BERTHA: I want some real entertainment.
JOHN: Well, if you insist.
FLO: This should be good.
JOHN: For your information, I was a talented actor in my day. Did some real serious theatre at one time.
BONNEY: Bet you really knocked 'em dead.
BERTHA: Yeah, with his breath.
JOHN: Go ahead and laugh. Once you hear me sing you'll be sorry.
BERTHA: I'm sure we will.
JOHN: (To CHARLIE)
Maestro? Ready?
(CHARLIE nods)
A one, a two, a…
(JOHN passes out on the floor. FLO, and BERTHA applaud)
FLO: Beautiful!
Stunning performance.
BERTHA: Encore', encore'
BONNEY: Anyone else want to give it a try?
FLO: No one could top that.
BERTHA: That was an interesting way of doing that song.
FLO: I never knew such music was possible.
BERTHA: I was moved.
BONNEY: Will you two knock it off? (Gets JOHN)
JOHN: (Wakes) How was I? Did I knock 'em dead?
BONNEY: Let's just say I knocked somebody dead. (Helps him into chair) There you go.
JOHN: I need another drink.
BONNEY: I think you've had enough.
JOHN: Don't worry. I'm not drunk. I'm just pretending. The "big plan" remember? I'm under cover you know.
BERTHA: And pretty soon you'll be under the table.
