Standing Ovation Page #3

You know exactly

what I'm talking about.

He took a $10 bill out of

my hat and put it in his

pocket right there.

You're out of your mind, kid.

I just gave you a dollar bill.

What are you trying

to pull here?

He took my money and I can

prove it. This happens to me

all the time.

I got the number from that bill

written down right here.

I didn't take your

stupid money, kid.

Yeah, you did.

I got a picture of your fat

little fingers taking it

right here.

What are you guys

trying to pull here?

You're a couple of scam artists?

What do I need their money for?

I just won 5 grand on

a big spin.

You know what? You two

are sick. I ought to run

you two out of here.

Yeah, you're guilty, mister,

and you know it.

- This is guilt money.

- You're scam artists.

So, how much dough did you get?

Sixty dollars.

- Here.

- No, I don't need your dough.

That was a nice trick you pulled

there with your phone.

You, too. Nice trick

with that little black book.

And if you're smart, you'll put

that on White Lace in 10th

at Belmont.

You know, she's gonna

be a long shot.

A horse race?

Yeah. This morning

I was having my cappuccino

and I heard Libby the Pipe

tell Skinny Joe about it.

The fix is in.

It's like money in the bank.

Yeah, right. I got a grandfather

who's bet his whole life away.

I'm not planning

on making it a family trait.

Well, it was just a thought.

You have a nice day.

Yeah, you, too. Hey!

Did you really have that picture

on your phone?

Did you really have those

numbers in your book?

- Happy birthday, Larry.

- God bless you, child.

How did you do?

Good enough.

Where's Gramps?

In his room.

I just checked.

He isn't there.

Well, I saw him go in there.

If you let him take that money,

I'll go crazy.

I can't believe it.

He took everything.

He told me he was

going to sleep.

I knew this would happen.

I just knew it.

Relax. Maybe he just went to get

some groceries or something.

You don't know where

he is right now.

You know what, Mark?

You're just lazy.

You don't care about

anyone but yourself.

[Mark] Whatever.

- [bell dinging]

- And there they go.

[indistinct chatter]

You can do it. Let's go.

That's it!

Hey, you can't come

in here, kid.

What are you doing, Grandpa?

This is it, baby. This is the

big one. I can feel it.

You take that kid out of here

right now, O'Brien.

She's gone.

I need that money back, Grandpa,

and I need you to give me

your paycheck, right now.

All right, here we go!

Stretch it out, baby!

Stretch it out!

It's all we have to pay the rent

and live on, Grandpa!

Don't you be worried

about money, darling.

We're going to be rich.

I'm doing this for you.

Come on, Jimmy,

time to make your move!

What's he doing?

Move those legs.

Show me the money,

show me the money!

He pulled it!

He pulled that horse.

How much did you lose? How much?

[O'Brien] It was a sure thing.

I knew it. I was on

a winning streak until

you broke it, honey.

You broke the rhythm, darling.

Hey, kid, you gotta get

out of here.

You shouldn't take money

from this man.

He's not in his right mind

and you know it.

Stop that now, darling!

It's enough of that.

I can't believe you did this,

Grandpa. What are we going

to do now?

All right, let's go.

Get your hands off me.

- [announcer] It's the 10th

and final race here at Belmont.

- I'm going.

The only long shot

in the race is the lone

filly White Lace at 50 to 1.

I wanna put 50 on

White Lace to win.

Kids can't bet

and you've already been

told to get out of here.

Make the bet, Grandpa.

You don't want to be betting

on that mare, darling.

She's only got three legs.

Just do what I tell you.

It's my money.

Okay, okay. You're as stubborn

as your mother.

You heard the girl.

50 on White Lace to win.

I'm not placing the bet

till she's out of here.

I'm out of here as soon as you

give him that ticket.

You heard the girl.

You're just doing this

to punish me, right?

I'm doing it because I believe.

[bell dinging]

[announcer] And they're off.

With Copperland

and the filly, White Lace...

Slim Jewel, Crosstown

and Sleepless lead the pace

with Crosstown

taking the lead.

At first furlong,

Sleepless moves ahead of

Slim Jewel.

At the back of the pack,

filly, White Lace

looking like a wallflower.

Moving up on the rail,

Copperland is coming to life.

Moving up to the leaders

but he is not alone.

The only filly in the race,

White Lace, is now making

a move on her own.

At ninth furlong,

it's Crosstown

that's still in charge,

followed by Slim Jewel

and Sleepless.

But here comes White Lace,

moving up on the outside,

looking strong.

Come on, sweet pea.

Do some magic.

[O'Brien] You can do this.

Come on, sweet pea.

Make my night.

Make my baby smile again.

It's White Lace!

[screaming joyfully]

Darling, darling!

We won, we won, we won!

- How much did we win?

- 2,500 big ones!

Wait! This is terrible!

I'm getting as bad as you are.

Wonderful! It runs in the

family. It boils in my blood.

- And guess what?

- What?

We can double it

on the next bet.

Oh, no.

You're not betting this money.

I'm going to use it to pay

the bills.

Oh, come on, darling,

have fun with it!

- I'll be right back.

- Where are you going?

To see a friend.

Well, don't lose the ticket.

- What are you doing here?

- Came to see the big winner.

You got any more tips?

Yeah, and lots of them.

All you gotta do is let me

manage you and the group.

We don't need a manager.

[scoffs] Didn't look that way

yesterday. You know

those Wiggies?

They made you look like a bunch

of clumsy fools on that stage.

So what would you have done?

Wouldn't even have happened

if I'd been in charge.

If I were there, they would have

been swimming with the fishes.

So how much would

we have to pay you?

You don't gotta pay me nothing.

You scratch my back,

I'll scratch yours.

All you gotta do

is help me find somebody.

What kind of somebody?

Somebody that stole $90,000

from my family 12 years ago.

That's a lot of money.

Yeah, you bet it is

and I'm gonna get it back.

Because the stress put my pops

six feet under.

So, what do you say?

You get us the gig

and we'll give you the job.

Now you're talking.

I'll be giving you a call later.

Name is Joei.

You have a nice night.

Yeah, you, too.

[dance music playing]

[man] Welcome to

the school charity jam

sponsored by the Wiggies.

Cameras flashing in front

of you

Beats, all the beats

Full swing for me

And I can't wait, wait

Wait, wait, wait

Get lost in the moment

It's time to escape,

escape, escape

I don't need a fantasy

When your dreams come true

Can you feel it?

It's calling you,

calling you

He's such a traitor.

How did they get

permission to film here?

Money.

- From what?

- From the dance floor

- From what?

- From the dance floor

- From what?

- From the dance floor

- From what?

- From the dance floor

Move, move, move

From where they calling

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