Wonder Wheel Page #6

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you've really tasted life.

You've been round the world.

Yeah, but you've been

around the block.

You think you'll always be

looking over your shoulder?

Everybody dies, you can't walk

around thinking about it.

You're talking to a lifeguard.

And hopefully with

time, things change.

I-I get paid to save people.

You know, you'd be safe

in a place like Venice or

or Bora Bora.

That's where I'm headed.

I'm gonna be late.

I'm really flattered

you opened up to me.

You have a kind face.

And you have a beautiful face.

Especially in this rain light.

Thank you for the lift.

I hope I didn't make you late.

No, it's okay.

I'm glad I took you up

on the ride.

Bye.

You're late!

I'm sorry, I got

caught in the storm.

I'll explain it all to you later,

I want your input.

Well, I can't do all the

work here by myself.

I...I got-I got a migraine,

wouldn't you know it.

Well, it's the weather.

Next time get here on time.

I don't wanna have to

cover for you.

I'm usually very punctual.

Usually doesn't do it,

this is a job.

I know you're not

used to schedules.

Lucky Tiny's not here.

Can I talk to you later?

When you're not so--

when you're feeling better?

About what?

Some advice when you're

not so stressed.

If you would stop doing

that with your fingers

it would-it would help.

I get excited.

My head's throbbing, I-I had

to do six tables alone.

I broke my neck for-

for two fat ladies

and don't you know,

they stiffed me.

Hey!

I am very sorry I'm late.

But I was s-shopping and when

I came out, it was raining.

And you may have forgotten,

but today is a special day

and I wanted to get it

gift-wrapped for you.

Oh, God...don't tell me

you got me a present.

How often do you turn 40?

It's a milestone!

It's a tombstone.

You're not getting it till tonight.

Can we order some clams?

Uh, yeah.

-Hey.

-Yeah.

Hi.

You can sit wherever you like.

Cant' believe it's my birthday

and we can't be together.

I know...I know Humpty's

got something planned.

I don't need any present but

I wouldn't mind dinner

someplace over candlelight.

You've got a birthday

coming up too.

I love the verbose Leos.

Leos are warm, generous,

protective... beautiful.

God, I'm-I'm-I'm not beautiful

tonight, I got this

I got this migraine.

You guys like anything else?

I gotta go.

I love you, Mickey.

There you go. I said it.

I'm coming.

I gotta go.

And we wish you

a happy birthday!

-Happy birthday!

-Happy birthday, Ginny!

And don't be depressed

about turning 40.

Hang on to it, because

take it from me,

in a blink of an eye,

you'll be 50

-and you're gonna wish you were 40.

-That's true.

Come on, let me do it,

let me do it, let me do it.

Come on, come on,

let me do it, let me do it.

Come on you already

sung into it!

A tape recorder.

-It's a tape recorder.

-Let him go.

This is unbelievable machine.

Yeah, yeah, well, you know I thought

she'd like it for her birthday.

I got a great buy on

that tape recorder.

-It's stolen!

-What do you mean, stolen?

-Ah.

-What?

Some bum stole it. He's tryin' to

sell it on the boardwalk, you know.

Big spender.

Yeah, those guys will--

you know--pfff...

They'll do anything to make

money to buy a drink.

-So would I.

-Yeah.

I paid three bucks for it!

-Three dollars?

-I mean I couldn't afford

-a new one, right?

-That thing?

That's a deal!

That's a lot of fun,

isn't it, Ginny?

Oh, sure.

I wish I had one of these

things, it's great!

What kind of birthday party

is this with no booze?

Shut up, Ryan.

Hey, come on, it's a party.

Hey, hey, hey, hey,

Bell bottom trousers

coat of navy blue

She loves her sailor

and he loves her too

If you're gonna sing, will you

at least get the words right?

Those are the right words.

"She loved her sailor

and he loved her too".

You know what? I think

it's time to go home.

No, no, truly, come on.

No, you know what, you should

come out on the boat on Saturday

they're goin' for bluefish.

Ah, she don't fish.

Well, neither do I, but

she can get a nice tan.

She don't do nothin'.

Come on, don't go.

Stay, stay, come on,

Bell bottom trousers,

coat of navy blue

She loves her sailor

and he loves her too

She lights up when

you sing that.

I love that.

Come on, wait.

Keep on going!

Da da da da da

Once there was a little girl

she lives next to me

Hi, are you okay?

Oh. Yeah, my...head's

cracking open

I'm glad you like the scarf,

it looks great on you.

Oh, thanks.

Jesus, are they ever going home?

Oh, my sixth aspirin.

Hey, wha...what did you

wanna ask me about?

Oh, it can wait. I just

wanted to get your advice

on something

concerning Mickey.

Mickey the lifeguard?

Uh-huh. But it can wait.

No, go ahead.

What about Mickey?

I ran into him today in the rain

and he gave me a lift.

-He did?

-Yeah.

Lucky me,

I would've been soaked.

What, he just

happen to drive by?

Yeah.

And we got a chance to talk.

And I really think

there's something there.

Like what?

Well, he was

very charming and flirtatious.

And he liked hearing

all about me.

I must say, I found

him very appealing.

Hey!

W-What are yous doin'?

Why don't you come join us?

Y-You could sing. You know

"April Showers", right?

We're just talking, Dad.

Oh.

Oh, baby,

I didn't get a chance to

give you your birthday kiss.

You know,

you're just as pretty today as you

were when I first started dating you.

I'm a lucky guy.

Come on, join us.

We will.

W-What makes you think he

liked hearing your story?

Did he say anything?

He was clearly flirty.

-Yeah? It was obvious?

-Mm-hmm.

And we were sitting in

the car in the rain and...

It was like being in one

of those love pictures.

Well, how far did it go? Did

he take your hand or anything?

No, we just talked.

Then I told him about

Frank and my marriage.

And he found the whole

story dramatic.

You opened up to a

guy you just met?

I know, I...

I found myself talking and talking.

Oh, it's funny, I...

I felt very at ease with him.

Even when I first met him.

Well, did he become familiar?

I mean, d-did he try anything?

Did he take your hand?

He said I had a beautiful

face in the rain light.

Isn't that a nice phrase,

"the rain light"?

He's a poet.

Uh-huh. And did he

take your hand?

Christ, did he do anything?

Did he touch you?

Did-did-did-

did he kiss you?

Why are you getting so heated?

Well, it's

like pulling teeth!

God, between you and them and

m-my headache!

Well, I told you that

this could wait.

Just continue.

He didn't touch me.

I'm telling you because I probably

over-interpreted it because I-I--

I wanted him to.

But that's why I'm asking you

because you know the guy.

So-So what's he like?

He's a loose talker.

My advice is to watch yourself.

Yeah, he fills your

head full of lies

but--and his reputation

is that he's a phony.

Really?

Well, he-he didn't do anything?

I mean, he didn't kiss you?

Unless you're not telling me.

Why wouldn't I tell you?

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