Fading Gigolo Page #3

You know, so it's got to be awful.

But he becomes eventually a butcher.

These are vulnerable people.

Well, what, do you feel guilty?

A bit.

- Well, that's okay.

- I don't have a problem with the money.

- It's just...

- Yeah, I know. I know.

It's the morality.

I understand.

Because it's a commercial venture.

But... But don't think of it that way.

Think of it that

you're boosting the ego.

You're helping their self-esteem.

Yeah, maybe that dilutes it.

Yes, that's what I'm saying.

It dilutes it, because...

take a bartender.

I hate bartenders.

Do you know why?

Because they thrive

on other people's misery.

But... but I can't cast aspersions.

You got to make a living in this life.

Come on, let's have a drink.

You look depressed.

- Okay.

- Okay. Here, this is Grey Goose.

It does not leave

a trace on your breath.

- L'chaim.

- Okay.

I love it. I love it. Smooth.

- Smooth. Mm-hmm.

- So.

Can I tell you

what I've been thinking?

- Mm-hmm.

- I'm thinking that you need a name.

Yeah, like what kind of name?

You need a name

because you're a brand.

You're a product now.

You know. A stud's name.

Like Spanish Jack

or Johnny Barracuda or something.

Big dick.

You know, something filthy.

Call me Virgil.

Virgil Howard.

You know something?

Virgil was a guide.

And that's...

that's exactly what you do.

Virgil Howard.

We should put that on a marquee.

- What about your name?

- Why do I need a name?

Hey. If you're a pimp,

you got to have a name.

I don't think of myself as a pimp.

That's what you are.

Technically I'm a pimp.

Because...

I always leave that part out.

What about "Bookmaster Mo?"

- You like that?

- "Iceberg."

Iceberg's good. I like Iceberg.

What about "Dan Bongo?"

I like that.

I'll be "Dan Bongo."

It's nice to meet you, Dan.

Hey, Virgil and Dan.

Be the best you can.

I'll drink to that.

[GONG]

Is it you?

- Virgil.

- Virgil?

Virgil Howard.

I thought it was Fioravante.

- Once.

- Oh, I see.

A new day, a new name.

All of us have so many people

inside of us bursting to get out.

[DOOR BUZZES]

Buenas noches.

Hola.

You look good.

You look like a man.

Not too pretty.

Gracias.

Do you have any idea

what goes on inside a woman's head?

If I did, I wouldn't be here.

[CHUCKLES]

Funny.

You're funny.

I like that.

A woman is meant to be looked at.

Or else she'll just fade away.

Let's see what you can do.

[TANGO MUSIC]

SELIMA:
I just loved when

the shorts were short.

Dr. J, he had it all.

The 'fro, the butt, the hands.

How tall are you, Virgil?

Me? I'm 6'1".

No, no, no, let's do this again.

How tall are you, Virgil?

6'6".

You like basketball?

When the ball is shared, yeah.

You're my kind of man.

You play?

A little.

What position?

Forward.

- Power forward?

- Mm-hmm.

You need to be in shape,

aerobicamente.

I don't get tired easily.

Oh, I don't get tired easily, either.

[PHONE RINGS]

Excuse me.

- Hello?

DR. PARKER:
Hey, babe, it's me.

- Si.

- Is he there?

Yes. Now what?

Yeah, he's here.

We're in the middle of the...

I got to talk to you.

Oh.

What, you're having second thoughts?

I'm having difficulty sharing.

I mean, you gave me his number.

What do you want me to say?

Oh, okay. Yes.

Not without you.

I promise, I promise.

- Okay, babe.

- I love you.

I love you, too.

Oh, f***.

You know, I like it rough.

I like a man to be a man.

Got it?

Mm-hmm.

Sometimes I even like to be the man.

To strap on my gun.

Hmm?

Embrace the mystery.

I'll try.

MURRAY:

We're all just human.

We're all flesh and blood.

You know, I'm reminded of the story

of Simon Ben Lakish,

the great Jewish gladiator,

who came upon Rabbi Yochman

bathing in the Jordan

and became so excited

he ran, he pounced on him.

I mean, he was all over him,

like a Greek.

Yes, but the rabbi

offered him his sister instead,

who was more beautiful

than Yochman himself.

Yes, but my point is that

everybody needs contact.

They need love.

They need affection.

- They need physical...

- Prayer.

Prayer. Sure.

Prayer, prayer, prayer.

Passion. Passion.

We need passione.

You know, if the blinds are drawn,

you know,

you got to pull the shade up.

Are you talking about a psychiatrist?

Psychiatrist, psychologist.

Uh, podiatrist. You know.

A massage therapist.

Some people do yoga.

Do you know such a person?

I do, as a matter of fact.

A healer.

Is he Jewish?

Jewish?

Yeah, yeah, he's Sephardic.

The... his family

was expelled from Spain.

It was a terrible story,

the Inquisition.

A terrible thing.

On the run, always.

Fleeing, like Robin Hood.

Robin hood? Who is he?

Robin Hood.

You don't know Robin Hood?

Robin hood, an Anglo-Saxon

in the woods, with the sword,

and the bow and arrow.

Is he expensive?

It's what you call the sliding scale.

See you later.

Okay. See you later, okay?

We're going to be back

in just a little bit, okay?

["SWAY" MUSIC]

Make me sway

Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore

Hold me close

Sway me more

AVIGAL:

No, you have to sit in the front.

MURRAY:

Oh.

Stand with me, sway with ease

When we dance

you have a way with me

Stay with me, sway with me

Other dancers may be on the floor

Given my eyes will see only you

Only you have the magic technique

When we sway I go weak

I can hear the sound of violins

Long before it begins

Make me thrill

as only you know how

Sway me smooth

Sway me now

You get out of Brooklyn much?

I go to Queens sometimes

to visit my husband's grave.

Other dancers may be on the floor

Dear, but my eyes

will see only you

Only you have the magic technique

When we sway, I go weak

I can hear the sound of violins

Long before it begins

Make me thrill

as only you know how

Sway me smooth

Is this his private office?

Oh yes, don't worry.

This is completely private.

Hello.

This is Avigal.

Avigal, this is Virgil.

That's Avigal.

Virgil, Avigal.

- How do you do?

- I don't shake hands.

Oh, right, I forgot.

I'm sorry.

It's not allowed.

Um, well, so, you know...

- Yeah. Come in. Come in.

- Why don't you...

Are you Jewish?

Uh, Sephardic.

Donde hay amor, hay dolor.

Is that Ladino?

Yes.

What does that mean?

Where there is love,

there is pain.

True.

I should...

I should go.

Yeah, that seems

like a good idea.

How... you'll be how long, you think?

I don't know.

Hour, hour and a half.

All right, so what I'll do is...

I'll... maybe I'll walk around.

Or maybe I'll get

a cup of coffee downstairs.

And, you know,

so I'm just going to go.

- Okay.

- All right.

I'll just leave you two.

It's dark in here.

Would you like a glass of water?

No thanks.

Is that part of the therapy?

When you're ready.

So you're a...

a widow, huh?

Yes.

How long were you married?

18 years.

Children?

Six.

Yeah, six.

I would've had more,

but it took me a while

to get pregnant.

Really.

Well.

Why don't you...

make yourself comfortable?

Take your time, and...

I'll wait in the loo.

Get undressed,

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