The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez Page #3

see, I, used to be in radio.

that's where failed actors

go to die, you know.

wait.

DJ Ricochet Rex.

Ricochet Rex,

Jesse James of DJs.

the lone rider (sun | sound???)

yep.

I mean, I knew there was something

about that voice of yours.

you know, I used to listen

to your show in my way from school

Ah, I just showed up and

drop the needle in right groove, that's all.

my (worker | wife???)to take me

to these DJ conventions and

That year, we're in Chicago.

there I am

I got cup of coffee

trying to get some peace,

cus it ain't easy to

spend entire day with a bunch of people

that just like to hear themself talk.

this friend of mine, he

kinda adventurous type

used to say all kind of crazy things

in his show, whatever anything else

He says

I want you to meet someone.

There is someone

I want you to meet.

I don't if you know

his music, or not?

but he is pretty damn great.

so he leads me to couple of

wetbacks out there?

(cer vadid???)

I mean, that pretty voice of yours

is sure as some ugly things.

take it easy there, partner.

perdn

to a couple of Latino gentleman.

and I remember one of them

is all dolled up and glittering

and collar and everything else

and a biggest sombrero

you ever saw in your life

(he was stand there lay day???)

shook my hand

Who?

what are you? a couple of owls?

Vicente Fernandez.

I was up there,

He was up promoting some record, I guess.

1975,

might've been 76

the celebrity DJ that shook the hand of

the great Vicente Fernandez

- standing right here, in front of us

- Dios...

Mio

(In the first place, He's a celebrity???)

(It's a long story.I can not explain now.???)

(If shortened? Ben shook the Vicente Fernandez.???)

(Can you believe it ???)

Dios

Do you remember, he in middle

I mean, will you tell the others

- tell'em What? about Who?

- Vicente Fernandez!

well, I suppose I could

if it means that much (to it???), sure.

Welcome to family day

we hold one here once a month.

Most families

they don't come here after awhile.

Some just forget or

(live other???) State.

that's 'Solelina's grandmother.

she stays here with us.

happy family day!

return to the sender.

I gave'em boy life and

he gives me a gift basket.

the Walker gang.

the Walker family owns the place.

Whatever he says (goes | ghost???).

- eh, I get you, you (weinee???). bastard

- do not confront him

I'm not the confrontational type

- they sit around all day playing ....

- the Mexican rat screw

you know it?

I played a few hands in my time.

he makes them all play

but he keeps (card of anything???)

they can't take up his sleeve.

You never call him on it?

he fired an intern as (we for???)

bring him the wrong kind of juice

you're crazy you think I'm gonna

accuse him of cheating, he'll kick me out

Hey, Ugly!

- is he talking to you?

- just ignore them.

you damned ugly (speaker???)

you deaf too?

do.. don't, Mr. Page.

I can afford to lose this job.

hand me another jello and make it

snappy like Speedy Gonzales.

excuse me. the last I heard

this gentleman called the nurse

not a waiter.

What's it to you, tenderfoot?

you know who I am?

Yeah, I've heard.

I've been watch you play rat screw.

to me, you're just another (thin???) horn.

you calling me a cheat?

I'm calling something I don't

dare say out loud in front of

these nice old ladies

From now on, you treat with

this man with a little respect, eh?

he may have to

walk on eggshells around you

but I sure as hell don't

you gonna regret sticking nose

where it ain't wanted, old timer

My list regrets is long, my friend

take a number.

Very nice.

well let's go visit.

- Mr. Walker!

- Oops, I hear mamma calling.

be quiet around those

do you hear?

I got both of you in my sights

One of these days

when you? at least expected,

I wanna get you.

that's one of my nasty habits,

(drike bought it????)

Mr. Davis, you remember one of our best nurses

Alejandro Ramirez.

- allow me to introduce, Mr. Sotta,

- also from the health commission.

doctor Dominguez tells me

all is right as rain here.

the residents look happy.

What do you think, Alex?

How does it all look on the ground?

right as rain, sir.

oh, keep up the good work then.

Mr. Walker, will you join us?

Tell us the news about your son.

I keep hearing about all wonderful things

running the home your family owns

- and (Malinda???)

- he's so busy over there

he can't get over to this place

pay his old man a visit

whatever Walker doesn't get away with legally,

because Dr. Dominguez,

to sign off one

I wasn't quite sure what two of them

cooking up there but ...

it ain't sweet.

There's a lot of money to be made around here

cutting corners, Mr. Page.

And Mr. Walker

got them all.

around 1975

it could've been 76.

- was he tall?

- was he, what?

- was he tall?

- tall?

well I'd say he's about 5 feet 6 inches, sorry

I don't believe you.

and god, (anybody???)stood tall

for his side, oh yeah

And his handshake?

And his handshake?

like a vise, firm, strong.

he nearly shook my hand off.

He seemed like a kind man,

you know what I mean.

He was one of those

no nonsense kinda fellow.

You know, I could tell,

You know how you tell sometimes about people like that

He was a class act, yeah.

- Can you tell us what he wore?

- What did I say?

- if can you tell us what he wore?

- already told you five times.

one more times, come on, please.

he was all dressed up in black

and he had all the silver jewels

coming down of his sleeves, and everything else ...

ooh, and he had a sombrero

I never seen a such big

sombrero in my life

must've been 30 inches across

ooh, he wore a red scarf

right around his neck.

Too much for you?

your favorite, DJ.

(Lancashire Automotive.???)

guess (he's | who's???) worst guy now, Mr. Page

And his mustache, ah

The work of art.

Perfect!

in every details.

he was waxed

not a hair at a place

all of this fuss over

a goddamn handshake.

I think it's time these people

reminded who's boss around here

get rid of it.

We really shouldn't.

he's insured by the Academy.

might attract too much attention

If his profile is too high and

we just throw him out.

Do not worry,

I have a better idea.

I think maybe you should be

reminded who's boss around here, doctor

well, I'll never forget that

Mr. Walker.

it is (Montebellos???), third grade class, hah.

I think that's your granddaughter, look.

that's Vicente.

that's probably (mia???)

alright guys,let's give

Mr. Page some peace.

He told us enough stories for the night, okay?

- everybody, come on

- good night to all

- good night.

- good night.

- you're famous, grandpa

- What? so you now love me?

guess what?

Buttons.

When I grow up,

I wanna be a actor like you.

- What? don't you mean a cowboy?

- do we still need cowboys?

do we still need cowboys? eh.

when the woods around here

are filled clear to the brim with bandits

Someone gotta hunt them down

bring'em to justice.

bring'em to justice, I said

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