02x15 - The Gambler

[bunniefuu]

Those feelings I had for Lavon, I still have them.

Something already happened between you two, hasn't it?

Yes.

You were the only person who knew how I really felt, and I don't think that I can ever look at you the same way again.

I'm sorry, Lavon, but whatever this is, it has to end until I can win back Lemon's trust.

Wade: I'm just trying to spend some quality time with you.

There's nothing wrong when people appreciate your work.

It's called career satisfaction and you would understand that if you...

That came out wrong.

Plans for your bar?

I think I might be ready to give it another sh*t.

(electric guitar playing rock music)

Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo.

Yeah.

You know, as your doctor, I'd have to say that is not the safest way to travel.

But as your girlfriend, guitarist in the back of a truck, totally sexy.

Well, we were rehearsing in Meatball's garage last night till Meatball Sr. kicked us out.

Spent the rest of the night jamming on the open road.

What? Bam.

Nice, and when were you planning on sleeping?

Two days from now when we win the Battle of the Bands in Fairhope.

We'll sleep the sleep of dudes who are $20,000 richer.

Yeah, we will.

When you open your bar, I get a drink named after me.

The Meatball.

Yeah. Yeah, I could do that.

All right, buddy, it's yours.

Take it easy, pal.

Come here, beautiful.

Mm, mm, mm, mm.

Oh, my goodness.

Earth to AnnaBeth.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

I, uh...

(sighs) Hi.

Okay, well, it's unavoidable.

I kind of have to ask about the tuxedo.

Oh, yeah, it-it's for a wedding.

Huh?

Oh, not mine.

Obviously.

I am officiating.

Just one of my many mayoral duties.

That's sweet.

Uh, who's the lucky couple?

Couples, actually.

Overseas, in the Marine Corp.

See, I-I do proxy weddings.

Two people here in BlueBell stand in for a bride and groom overseas, so they can be married legally.

Wow, that is so romantic.

Well, you know, not for me.

You know, I-I think I'm done in the romance department for a while.

So, you don't have to worry about Lavon Hayes trying to win you back.

(laughs)

(Lon laughing)

Walt, you are such a hoot.

Oh, you are sweet.

And beautiful.

And you are so good at giving a compliment that I was thinking that maybe you could spend the weekend with me here.

My daddy's out with his teenager and Magnolia's on a field trip.

Oh, I wish I could, Lemon, but I've spent every night with you for the past two weeks.

And this weekend is my college roommate's bachelor party.

Oh, well, you can't miss that.

Hi, Walt.

Hi, Lemon.

Oh, don't you look luminous.

Crickett: We missed you at the last two Belle meetings.

There was a mere crisis involving discretionary snack cakes at the preservation committee.

AnnaBeth totally took care of it.

She filled in for you.

Yes, well, she's been doing a lot of that lately.

(feigns laugh)

Enjoy the coffees.

Looks like your friends miss you, too.

Oh. (chuckles)

Come on, you shouldn't be alone.

Have a girls' weekend while I'm with the guys.

You know what, you're so right.

The stare, the icy cold tone of voice.

I'd know Lemon's wrath anywhere.

What did you do?

Something stupid.

I thought it'd blow over by now.

So, we keep running into her and being nice until it does.

Sooner or later, someone else will offend her even worse and she'll forget all about it.

I would love to, but she's avoiding me.

Well, she can't do that forever.

Yeah, I know.

In a town this size...

No, I mean really.

She can't do that forever.

Look.

This tracks Lemon's location by her cell phone signal.

She had me set this up when I got lost bringing her iced teduring that Civil w*r reenactment.

This way, we can accidently run into her.

And make her see just exactly what she's been missing.

Meatball's lyrics may seem simple at first, but like an onion, they're many-layered underneath.

Oh, yeah.

Well, what have we here?

What? I'm a groupie now.

Wow, well, I hope y'all are going to come to the band practice later.

Duh.

Um, yeah.

Why not? Yeah.

Yeah.

Awesome. All right, I'll see you later.

What is going on with you?

I feel like I'm cheating on my boyfriend with a super hot musician that looks just like him.

She's not my favorite person-- or my second or third, she's really right near the bottom of my list-- but I almost feel bad for Zoe right now.

Musicians are like, the sexiest drug in the world.

Well, (clears throat) you know that your-your current boyfriend has some musical chops of his own.

Oh, I know.

I saw the photo of you in your high school production of South Pacific.

No, no, (stammers) I happen to have played with Wade at BlueBellapalooza.

Undergarments were thrown in my direction.

Sweetie, you don't have to try to impress me.

I now find lawyers equally as sexy.

I'll see you tonight.

Uh... okay.

Okay, yeah, okay.

Oh, Daddy, it was no problem.

Everybody else was busy doing other things, so I had time to stop by and check on the house, so...

Oh.

Sure, yeah, um, okay, yeah, you can-you can call me back after your dinner with Shelby.

I'll just be here... (laughs) by myself.

Okay.

(sighs)

(wood creaking)

(gasps) Who's there?

(creaking continues)

(screaming)

(music plays through headphones)

You scared me half to death.

Magnolia, what happened to your choral group trip to Jackson?

Oh, well, you know how teacher's always bluff that they'll turn the bus around if some idiot doesn't stop fooling around?

Wasn't bluffing this time.

Yay, this is fantastic.

You're not even going to ask if I was the idiot?

No.

We are going to have a sister weekend.

Are you ready for 48 hours of inseparable fun?

Yay.

Yay.

(rock intro playing)

Sorry, I'm late.

Sergeant Jeffries' elbow was acting up again.

What'd I miss you?

(chuckling): Just you wait.

♪ My body's in the car ♪
♪ My heart is getting gas ♪
♪ You tell me that you love me ♪
♪ Then you light a match ♪
♪ Burning in your madness ♪
♪ The pedal's to the floor ♪
♪ Flames are ripping through me ♪
♪ And I can't take no more. ♪
♪

Am I wrong or is this really...

Uh-huh.

(song ends)

Whoo-hoo-hoo.

Thank you, BlueBell.

Yeah, yeah.

George: Wade, that was-that was so awesome.

Man, that was so good.

But we do have to go now.

Uh, because I promised Tansy that I was gonna fix her shower.

But you, you keep on rocking man.

All right, rock on, buddy.

Yeah.

Yeah, buddy.

Hi.

Hey, what'd you think?

Hmm? (laughs)

What'd I tell you, right? We're amazing, aren't we?

I think you're ready for a little "Nightmare Demon Lullaby."

Uh-oh, here it comes.

One, two, three, four.

(heavy metal intro plays)

♪ Nightmare demon lullaby ♪
♪ Grim Reaper comes, I said a nightmare demon lullaby ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh, why, why? ♪
♪ Why? ♪

(mouthing)

So, I have gone over it in my head, and our only option is to kidnap Meatball.

Keep him somewhere isolated, yet comfortable, until Battle of the Bands is over.

Okay, I-I think we need to settle down, all right, cowgirl?

Maybe it's not as bad as we thought.

All right, we didn't like it, but Tansy seemed to really love it, so...

Okay, Mind Face is never going to win a contest based on the audiences' votes, all right, 'cause Meatball, his voice, he sounds like a werewolf stuck in a garbage disposal.

And Mind Face-- what does-what does that even mean?

Does it mean, like, the melding of the brain and the face?

I thought-I though it meant, like, mind the face.

Got to watch the face.

Mind Face! Mind Face!

No, it is, it's a confounding name.

But the point of the matter is, we cannot say anything to Wade.

He's way too excited about this, all right?

For now.

But what happens when he loses, and we didn't do anything to help him?

That is our fault.

Our fault?

Yes.

No.

Yes.

No.

Opening that bar is his life dream, okay?

We have to tell him.

(sighs)

Listen, Zoe, he's too invested, okay?

You know the man, he is not even going to hear you.

(sighs) You're right.

That's why it can't come from me.

Do you take Matthew by proxy to be your lawfully wedded husband?

I do.

Do you take Kimberly by proxy to be your lawfully wedded wife?

I sure do.

Now, by the power vested in me, I pronounce Matthew Scott Jackson and Kimberly Trang Tran husband and wife.

May I now kiss my proxy bride?

You may.

(clears throat)

Okay, break it up.

We all got places to be.

I've got to run, I'm going to be late for work.

Oh, come with me, I'll turn on the siren.

Lavon, that was so romantic.

I always knew I wanted to marry Wanda, but looking into her eyes and saying those words made me realize I want to marry her now.

Good luck with that, I hope it works out for you.

What? No.

You have to help me plan it.

Tom, Wanda loves you.

Just get down on one knee and ask her to marry you.

One knee won't cut it.

Wanda makes me feel big, epic things.

(laughs) I know, I'm a Hallmark card, I can't help it.

Eh, Wanda does deserve something nice.

Which is why I need your help.

Your proposal at Christmas was so perfect and detailed and beautiful.

Up until the point where she...

Mm-hmm.

Well, you know.

Uh, please, Lavon, for Wanda... for love.

Fine.

Yeah. Okay, I was thinking we could do something with Ewoks and Avatars.

Uh, no.

How about this one?

Not a chance.

When you said you'd take me shopping, I thought that we were using the definition of shopping that the rest of the world uses, and that you would buy me something.

Well, that's because you only want the dresses that look like they belong on Rihanna's backup dancers.

(door opens, bell jingles)

Lemon! How funny seeing you here!

Oh, hey, so Crickett and I were just heading to Susie's for some pedis.

Maybe you and Magnolia would like to join us.

It would give us a chance to catch up, really talk.

Nope. Uh, we're nowhere near finished shopping yet.

I am.

Oh, really?

I thought you wanted to try this on.

Sorry, ladies.

Maybe next time.

(knocking)

Hey, babe!

Hey, what's up?

I ran into George in town and he has a little problem.

Maybe you can help him with it.

It's kind of sensitive, though.

Ooh, something sexual?

If it's got to do with Tansy, the best bet: Ace bandages, a lot of ice.

George: No, no, it's not that.

Um, I know that you're all set to have Meatball play with you tomorrow night.

Who, by the way, he's a, he's a huge talent.

But I was wondering if you might consider letting me replace him just for one night.

What? Why?

Well, because I have been feeling very down lately.

It's just 'cause I don't have anything artistic in my life right now, you know?

And the last time I felt like I really did was, well, the last time that you and I played together at BlueBellapalooza.

(gasps) Oh.

Well, I hate to tell you this, George, but I think you're talking to the wrong guy.

You should ask the good Dr. Hart here for a suggestion on a shrink.

Zoe: I thought the two buddies jamming on stage, there is no better therapy than that.

Mm-mm.

And you don't have to worry about winning, because you guys?

Awesome together.

Everyone said so.

Hmm. Well, as tempting as this charitable act sounds, I think I'm going to have to take a rain check on the reunion tour.

Oh.

Gotta dance with the girl you brung.

Not always you don't.

No hard feelings?

No. No, none at all, actually.

No.

Yeah, And so best of luck tomorrow night.

And, uh, take it easy.

(door opens, closes)

What was that about?

Okay, I'm sorry I didn't tell you this before, but I was trying to protect your feelings.

And you're not gonna want to hear this, but I don't think Meatball is great.

I think that he stinks, sometimes literally, but mostly vocally.

(laughs)

Is that what this whole show is about?

You and Tucker and the "search for an artistic outlet."

Man, that was really good.

It was very moving.

I am trying to help you.

I think that you are making a mistake with Meatball.

You just don't get Meatball's very particular artistic flavor.

Oh, yeah, that's because it sounds like Meatball's got one stuck in his throat!

You who thought Waylon Jennings was a band comprised of brothers named Jennings who liked to wail.

I can't be the only one that ever thought that.

It's not a big deal, all right?

Everybody's got their strengths.

It just so happens, you don't know anything about music.

It's fine, all right?

That's why I'm the one in the band.

No, but I do.

Look, don't worry about it, all right?

I'll worry about it.

Let me do the worrying.

You want a beer? What you want?

+

Ooh, bummer.

I'm just finishing off the last of the eggs now, the pancakes and some leftovers, which may or may not have been tuna casserole.

So, I've been doing some thinking, and maybe I was quick to pass judgment and wasn't being supportive enough.

Well, that is mighty big of you, Doc.

I think you should call Lily Anne Lonergan and reunite the old band.

After all, I'm the reason that you're not playing with her tonight.

Just so I understand this, you want me to fire Meatball and hire Lily Anne, who made a pass at me the last time I saw her?

One little pass.

You know, it happens.

Seriously? You think Mind Face is that bad?

I just, I think the audience might not hear what you hear.

And the whole point is to win, right?

I mean, that's what you really want.

No, what I want, Zoe, is a girlfriend who's supportive of me.

And that means saying you like my band even though clearly you don't!

Wait.

(sighs)

(door slams shut)

(sighs)

What's up?

I got your message.

I got your proposal for you.

I knew you'd do it!

So, what is it?

Picture this. I tell Wanda you're in the town square where you're standing next to a horse-drawn carriage.

You tell her that your love for her is timeless, and that you would be honored to have her hand in marriage.

There's only one problem with that.

I'm afraid of horses.

Like, very afraid.

So? You're not gonna be riding them, you're gonna be driving them, like a car.

Yeah, yeah, like a car with four legs.

Yeah.

And beady eyes that ravage your soul.

Look, what better way to show your commitment than to stare fear straight in the face?

Love is risky, Tom.

But the risk is worth it.

Beady eyes and all.

Lemon: I thought we put these boots back.

I had her ring them up when you weren't looking.

Well, I guess there's a fine line between deceit and initiative.

Hey, you know what best friends do?

They go to concerts.

And I heard that Wade Kinsella's performing at the Battle of the Bands tonight. Can we go?

I don't think so.

Then, no offense, I just think sisters' weekend might have to be over for tonigon.

Tina's having friends over, and I'll just...

But, um, there's still so much fun to be had.

I was thinking that we could get our hair done.

Can I get purple streaks in my hair?

Um, I guess so.

And you can do yours, too.

(gasps)

Purple streaks?

♪ Sleep is feeling heavy, and night is coming on ♪
♪ The nightmare demon lullaby, Grim Reaper come. ♪

Whoo! I put a little extra sauce on that last one.

What'd you think?

Yeah, yeah, it was okay.

Uh, you know, maybe we could make a few adjustments, though, huh?

What kind of adjustments?

Well, I just think on a couple songs, maybe, you know, we could do something a bit different.

Like more hardcore? More death metal?

I was thinking maybe like more, um... uh... regular.

What are you talking about?

We invented the Growl Country style together.

It's our signature.

Yeah, but we got a three-song set, so maybe, we can, you know, play one cover.

There's no way in hell that I, Meatball Reuther, will ever sing a cover.

That's my face up there.

Yeah, but it's my band, Meatball.

You wouldn't be here singing if I didn't call you last week...

And maybe now I wish you hadn't.

'Cause clearly I'm holding you back.

Well, let me cut you free of your chains. I quit.

Have fun, Wade Kin-sellout.

Enjoy the high school reunion circuit.

Walt: Hello?

Walt, what happened to your bachelor party?

Well... Kyle was a little bit more straightlaced than I remember.

It was a daytime thing.

And co-ed.

Plus you seemed a touch disappointed when I left, so...

Oh, no.

...figured I'd come find you.

Look at you.

You look great.

Oh!

Is your hair purple?

Oh, yeah. I was just having a little sister time.

You remember Magnolia.

Hey.

Hey, if you guys already got plans, then...

Oh, no, no, no. I'll just go change, and we can go for a walk and all head out to dinner.

What do you say, Magnolia?

Actually, you guys go.

I could really use the time and do my homework instead.

Your homework?

I'm 15.

I do have homework.

Go! It's fine.

(country rock playing)

♪ Ten till 12 is wine and dancing ♪
♪ Midnight starts the hard romancing ♪
♪ One o'clock that truck is rocking ♪
♪ Two is coming, still no stopping ♪
♪ Break to check the clock at three ♪
♪ They're right on where they want to be ♪
♪ Four o'clock, get up and going ♪
♪ Five o'clock, that rooster's crowing... ♪

They sound great, don't they?

♪ Hey... hey-hey, yeah ♪ Ain't going down till the sun comes up ♪

(band plays flourish)

(whoops)

♪ Hey, yeah!

(whooping)

(song ends, cheering)

How'd you pull that off?

Wade called me out of the blue.

Nice.

Hey, hey.

See what I mean?

Legitimate rocker cred.

And you did not like it?

No, you sounded fantastic.

But...?

But when I got my life back on track, I gave myself a policy: no more dating musicians.

I'm not a musician.

I'm a lawyer.

I got a real job.

So were all my other musicians.

They had day jobs, too, okay?

It's a rule, George Tucker, and I live by it.

Hey! Here.

What happened? Last-minute change of plans?

Where's Meatball?

Creative differences.

Yeah, Meatball decided he didn't want to sell out, so...

Well, that is his loss because you guys sounded incredible.

Amazing.

Wade, I think that you might win.

Well, I'd love to sit around and soak up all the support, but me and the band have a bunch more covers to practice for tonight, so...

So, how's the chicken?

I mean, this is the only civilized restaurant in town, but Delma does overcook.

Don't you worry.

It's perfect.

Good.

Lemon! What are the odds of running into you like this twice in two days?

I wouldn't know, I don't like to gamble.

Crickett: What happened to your hair?

I think it looks sensational.

Well, this is courtesy of Magnolia.

She and I have been having such fun together.

Speaking of new looks, Crickett's thinking of redoing her kitchen.

I was thinking of going modern, you know, like gray walls and stainless steel appliances.

(yelps)

Gray walls?

Like a submarine.

Or a fallout shelter. (laughs)

Maybe you could take a look at my tile samples?

No, thank you.

As you can see, I'm on a romantic date with Walt.

Hey.

Oh.

Okay. (laughs)

We'll be over there in case you change your mind.

I cannot believe that didn't work.

Are you sure? Because we can join your friends.

I don't mind.

I am sure.

All I need is you.

I mean, who cares about Crickett's kitchen?

I mean, you and I have so much more in common than I do with them anyways.

Like our mutual affection for old movies.

In fact, Philadelphia Story's playing in Mobile.

We should go.

Yeah, that sounds fine.

Tomorrow then. Oh, and then the next day is Doctor Zhivago.

Ah... uh, sure, yeah, I guess so.

Great.

And Friday maybe we could go the theater.

Uh, Dash is doing his own stage version of Funny Girl.

And next Christmas, maybe we should go on a theater-themed cruise.

You say, next Christmas?

Uh-huh.

(clears throat)

Lavon: Is everything set?

All right, great.

I'm gonna make sure Wanda arrives in exactly 20 minutes.

I just heard Babs Foster telling Mrs. Mayfair that Tom's in town square setting up what looks like a marriage proposal.

Can you believe it?

This is a disaster.

Sign this set list.

It'll be worth a small fortune someday on that Antique Roadshow program.

Wally: You guys sound real good, Wade.

That prize money's in the bag.

Don't tell Uncle Wally, but I'd love to be the first employee at your new bar.

Yeah, well, lot of great bands competing tonight, Wanda.

You know, nothing's a sure thing.

Except death and taxes.

(laughs)

George: Hey, Tansy.

You're really doing this?

Yeah, yeah, Wade needs my help.

Plus I think it's gonna be pretty fun.

But I told you, I...

Tansy.

Look, I was with a woman for 15 years who tried to choose my socks and tie combination every single day.

Okay, I-I can't be with somebody anymore who dictates what I can and cannot do.

So if you want to show up tonight and support me, that would be great.

But I am going to battle with my band.

Hi...

My... I'm Tom.

And you are Mrs. Sprinkles.

(horses grunts)

Mr. Sprinkles, Mr. Sprinkles, I'm sorry.

I-I didn't know, I didn't know.

I had no idea.

Lavon: Tom!

Wait, what...?

No, no, you're too early.

I'm still just trying to get to know Mr. and Mrs. Sprinkles.

That's the horses-- I'm not ready for Wanda right now.

No, it's okay, Tom.

Uh, well, actually it's not okay... it...

Wanda's not coming.

So you can stop with the horses.

What?

Why-why wouldn't she be coming... Is she sick?

Or paralyzed from the neck down?

No, no, no.

She's fine.

Well, Levon, if something's wrong, you got to tell me.

I overheard Wanda talking to Wally.

She-she doesn't want you to propose.

What... But that-that doesn't make sense beca... because Wanda would never say something like that... that...

I don't believe it.

It's not possible!

(horse neighing)

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Lavon, Lavon...!

(horses neighing)

Help, help!

Tom!

Help!

Tom!

Please!

Tom! (yells)

Mag, you won't believe what just happened...

(sighs)

(beeps)

(phone line ringing)

(cell phone ringing)

(ringing)

(sighs)

Got your text.

Got about five minutes before George and I go play some real life Rock Band, so what's up?

Let me start by saying that I am really sorry.

I never should've butted-in in the first place.

I screwed up trying to interfere with the way that you were doing things.

But... I need you to know that I support you for you.

Reaching for your dream.

(clears throat)

Ta-da!

(laughs)

Um...

Thank you.

I know that you will win tonight.

'Cause I believe in you.

It's... it's amazing.

(cell phone ringing)

Lavon, I'm in the middle of something, I can't...

Oh, my God. (sighs)

I'll be right there.

Look, Tom Long got into it with some horses... uh...

I'll see you at the battle, okay?

All right.

♪ I'm high and dry ♪
♪ It's a desert, baby, since you left town. ♪

Hey, great to see you, handsome. ♪

I can't wait to see you k*ll it up there. ♪

Yeah, thanks.

Good luck.

Hey, look, the sellout.

I'm really gonna enjoy booing you and your pal Glee Club up there.

Hey, Tucker?

I was thinking maybe we should do "Ring of Fire" first instead.

Or I guess we could scratch that and we could do, uh, "Ramblin' Man."

I mean, we k*lled that one once before, right?

All right, man, look.

Everything's gonna be fine, all right?

Let's just play what we practiced, all right?

And maybe put down the drink 'cause we still got six bands to go, all right?

Just try to relax, Wade.

You relax, man.

This is too important.

♪

(song ends)

Announcer: Give it up for Logan Mize.

But you already let my friends in.

Please, I forgot my I.D.

Just look at me.

Do I look like a teenager to you?

Put your eyes back in your head before I call the cops.

This girl is 15.

This was totally about to work.

You are in so much trouble.

Why are you talking to me like a mom?

I thought we were best friends now.

Yeah, well, best friends don't break curfew and sneak out to bars the minute they let their guard down.

Now get into the car!

Lemon, what a coincidence.

Why do you two keep showing up?

For the love of God, you're using that app, aren't you?

App? What app?

I-I don't have an app.

I can't believe that you would stoop so low.

Lemon, how long are you gonna be mad at me about this?

I don't know.

But no amount of carefully constructed run-ins is gonna change the fact that you betrayed me.

I have apologized again and again.

What more do you want?

We live in the same town.

We share a business.

Well...

I don't think that we should anymore.

I want to dissolve AnnaBeth's.

Ooh...

I can't believe it.

(groans)

Well, nothing's broken, just a mild whiplash.

No, no, I mean Wanda.

I can't believe she doesn't want me to propose.

I know how she feels about me.

Well, you think you do, and then...

Look, you may not believe me, but there is a silver lining here.

(gasps)

Oh, and what is that?

That you didn't have to go through with the proposal, make a fool out of yourself.

Shula: Hello?

Is Tom Long in here?

Tom!

There you are.

We've been looking for you everywhere.

Now there's an emergency in town square and you got to come quick.

Tom is not going anywhere quick.

He should be resting.

(gasping)

Sorry, Dr. Hart, it's my duty.

I'm a trained first responder.

(groans)

Are you seeing what I'm seeing?

(people groaning)

Lavon: The undead descending upon BlueBell?

Frank was right.

The zombie apocalypse is upon us.

(music begins playing)

♪ Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown ♪
♪ I set out to get you with a fine-tooth comb ♪
♪ I was sucked inside ♪
♪ There was something going on ♪
♪ Tender love is blind ♪

There are so many levels of weird going on right now.

♪ All this love we feel needs no conversation ♪

"Islands in the Stream."

Wait a minute, those zombies are singing my favorite song.

♪ Making love with each other, uh-huh ♪
♪ Islands in the stream ♪
♪ That is what we are ♪
♪ No one in-between ♪
♪ How can we be wrong? ♪
♪ Sail away with me ♪
♪ To another world ♪
♪ And we rely on each other, uh-huh ♪
♪ From one lover to another ♪
♪ Uh-huh ♪

I heard you didn't want me to propose.

You said it would be a disaster.

That's just because the costumes and makeup took forever to do.

So, you don't want to break up?

Break up?

How could I ever?

Tom Long...

...will you marry me?

Only if you'll marry me.

(laughs)

♪ No more will you cry ♪
♪ Baby, I will hurt you never ♪
♪ We start and end as one ♪
♪ In love forever ♪
♪ We can ride together ♪
♪ Uh-huh ♪
♪ Making love ♪
♪ With each other, uh-huh ♪

I can't believe I almost ruined that.

I don't think anyone could have ruined that.

Oh! I gotta go!

I gotta go to Battle of the Bands.

O-Okay.

I'll see you.

All right.

Bye.

(screams)

♪ No one in-between ♪
♪ How can we be wrong? ♪
♪ Sail away with me ♪
♪ To another world ♪
♪ And we rely on each other ♪
♪ Uh-huh ♪
♪ From one lover ♪
♪ To another, uh-huh. ♪
♪

(cheering, whistling)

Hey.

Hey. What are you doing down there?

Mm.

I'm just stayin' hydrated, my friend.

All right. Yeah.

Very funny.

Very funny.

Come on, Wade.

(glass clatters)

Get up. Get up.

Get up.

Sit down right here.

Okay. I'm gonna get you some coffee and you're gonna chug it, all right?

We're up next, so... Hey. Hey.

It's only a couple of songs, Wade.

All right? You could do this in your sleep.

It's easy, man.

Yeah.

Everything comes so easy to Goldenboy George.

We lose, it's just a teeny little bump in the otherwise well-paved road of your life.

Okay, you lose, it's just have no ideay little bump what you're talking about, Wade.

I busted my ass to get to where I am.

I made my own success.

You want yours?

Then man up for once, and go work for it.

See, I got things at stake, here.

Yeah, I know how much you want that bar.

No, it's not just about the bar, George.

I could lose... everything.

Emcee: And now, give it up for Mind Face!

(crowd cheering)

Wade, I promise you, we are gonna be great.

Okay? So let's... let's just put the drink down...

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

George isn't just a lawyer and a damn fine singer, he's also the alcohol police.

Well, I don't need you judging me, Mr. Tucker.

Hmm. And I also don't need you in my band.

You're fired.

Hi. You still remember the set list?

Are you kidding me?

Hell yeah!

Come on.

+

And the winner of tonight's Battle of the Bands and the $20,000 is Logan Mize!

(cheering)

Oh, man!

This thing is rigged.

Oh. Well, well, well.

Look who showed up.

I decided I couldn't miss the chance to come support my amazingly talented singin' lawyer.

(giggles)

Even if he didn't get a chance to show his stuff.

Yeah? And what about your, uh... your rule?

I guess you're the exception.

I made the rule so that I didn't fall back into old patterns.

Musicians are my Achilles' heel.

The hours, the groupies...

None of it helped with my trust issues. to me in the first place. u totally should've won.

Hey.

Better get comfy, 'cause you're not leaving here for the rest of the weekend.

One little adventure, and you turn into a prison warden.

Yep, you can consider this Alcatraz.

I don't know who you are anymore.

One minute you want to be my best friend, and then you drop me like a hot potato for your boyfriend.

You know what, you're not the only one who got dropped tonight, okay?

So just get over it.

What?

(sighs)

I'm sorry.

Walt broke up with me.

The dentist dumped you? Why?

I guess I scared him off.

For the same reason that I let you buy that ridiculous tiny dress.

I was just trying so hard not to... be lonely.

You?

Lonely?

You've never been alone your whole life.

Yeah, well... maybe that's the problem.

AnnaBeth and I had a falling-out.

And I've just been so desperately trying to replace her with either you or with Walt... that I just let you take advantage of me.

I'm 15.

I'll take advantage of anyone who'll let me.

(laughs)

Well, I'm not gonna let it happen again, okay?

Sweetheart, I can't be your best friend.

Because you still need a big sister.

I do.

But I didn't mind having you as a best friend, either.

(exhales)

Come here.

(whispers)

(sighs)

Hey, Wade.

You can save your closing argument, Mr. Attorney.

Verdict's in.

Okay.

Look, man, I just...

I just want to know what the hell's going on with you.

Look, it's none of your business, all right?

I just want to be left alone.

Okay.

Okay, so you lost.

It happens.

Hey, look... you're going to have plenty of other chances, all right?

Th-There's plenty of other ways that you can... you can raise money for your bar.

You mean plenty of ways to fail.

So that's it.

That's that, we're just... we're just gonna quit.

You know something, George, I'm...

I'm sick of people thinking I can do better, be better than who I am.

They're always gonna get let down.

No, they're not.

That's not true.

And-and you know it, Wade.

See? There you go.

Believin' in me again.

Wow.

Save your money, Tucker, I ain't worth it.

(sighs): Now, if you don't mind...

I'm gonna get back to being me.

♪

Wade, come on.

Hey, Wade.

♪

(knocking)

Lavon, what are you...

No, I know I said I was done in the romance department, but these last few days I've helped couples find each other in w*r zones and... among the undead.

But it made me realize that... this is worth fighting for.

Now, I-I know you got your girl code, but...

...I will wait.

That's all.

♪
♪

Hey.

You would not believe the night I've had.

I got so lost.

This place is not easy to find-- maybe that's why they call it Tricky Rick's.

I can't believe that I missed the whole thing.

What happened?

How'd you guys do?

Um...

Wade kicked George out of the band and went on with Meatball.

What?!

Oh, no! So he lost?

George: Yeah.

Big-time.

Oh, crap! Well, that explains why he isn't answering his phone.

Well, is he okay? Where is he?

Uh, you know, I-I think that he...

Um... I think he left.

Mm.

It was just... it was a really rough night for him, so...

He must be furious at me.

(sighs)

Why don't you follow us home.

That way you won't get lost.

Yeah. Yeah, that's a good idea. That's...

Yeah, okay.