Never Fear

And one, and two, and one--

Time out, honey!

Hey! I've got birds in my stomach.

I wish nine o'clock would get here.

Relax, and take five.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

And one and two, and one and two.

That's enough for now, honey.

Ohh.

God, I wish I hadn't changed that step at the last minute.

I'm gonna fall flat on my face with it.

Oh, forget it and relax a while.

Have a pickle.

Aww, I love you.

You no-good thief.

Baby, you shouldn't talk like that.

Come on, how did you wangle 'em this time?

Well, this wasn't like the orchid job I pulled in Phoenix.

That one had a certain finesse.

Honestly, I really meant to buy them, but I was broke

and suddenly, 3,000 gardenias passed in front of my eyes,

and I went out like a light.

And when I came to, I was clutching a couple of them

- in my hot, little hand, and I love you. - Mm.

Guy, wouldn't it be wonderful if Bressler could get us spotted at the Wilshire?

- Mm. - What a showcase, huh?

Oh, I hope they like us.

Like us?

I can see us a couple of years from now, baby.

We're in the South of France. Everybody's crazy about us.

We're up to our ears in dough and turning offers down like mad.

Our next stop's London. We're a sensation, of course.

Then we take a vacation.

Venice, nothing but gondolas as far as you can see.

Back to New York. Take in all the shows.

- Then open at the Copa. - Oh, yes.

- Suppose we lay an egg tonight. - How can you say those things?

Well, look how long we've been working, and where's it got us?

Look, we weren't good enough. We needed this time and every minute of it.

Now I think we're ready, and I got a feeling this is gonna be really it.

Oh, what a man.

Uh-uh! Come on, man. Back to the grind.

How do you expect me to concentrate?

All right, let's take it from where the foils hit the ground now.

- Oh, no, honey, no! - I know it!

- I just can't seem to get what you want. - Yes, you can.

And don't go to pieces. All I want you to do

is cut down on the step when you travel towards me.

- Don't make it so broad, it looks ugly. - All right!

Well, you're the one I'm trying to sell.

- Well, don't snap at me. - Baby, I don't mean to.

It's just that it's our closing number, and I want you to look great.

- Will you do it, please? - All right.

That's it! That's it. Yes.

Well... how was it?

Great. Now, will you try it again?

Ohh.

It's me, honey!

Come in!

For you, baby. Oh, God!

I bought 'em, so help me. Come here.

- We made it, we made it! - Made what?

Bressler, the booking agent from the Wilshire, he was out front,

came back to my room, as big as life.

- And? - And we're in the Wilshire for two weeks.

Count 'em, baby, two weeks.

- Tonight we celebrate! - Ohh!

- Go on, now, you've got a day job. - Wait a minute.

Give me something to keep me goin'.

Mm! Don't overdo it, will you?

All right. Go on, I've got my own costume to take care of.

Okay, honey.

Come on, hurry up, While the champagne's cold!

- Oh, that was wonderful. - Here's a towel.

Hurry up, I got your coat for you.

Thank you.

- Got it. - Sit down, make yourself comfortable.

- Ouch. - Good enough?

Fine.

Put a little fizz behind your ears for good luck.

My folks used to split a bottle before opening night.

They used to say the grape's lucky.

Well, here's looking at you, for years and years.

For years.

You know, you've got the darndest mouth.

It all crooks up at the corner.

Can drive a man crazy.

- More? - Sensational.

Not for now, that's your quota.

- Now listen to me. - I'm listening.

Okay, what's the verdict?

Guy, it's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

- Ah-- You paid for it? - Mm-hmm.

- Well, you know what I mean. - Don't worry, honey.

You won't have to wait for me while I do a stretch.

I paid cash, and when I get back to LA,

I'm gonna pay cash for the license, too.

Of course, there's the matter of getting your father's consent.

And proof that I can earn a couple of bucks

in case you get tired of hoofing.

I thought you'd never ask me.

What took you so long?

Oh, I...

I always knew you really had talent as a dancer.

I just wanted to be sure I could keep up with you, that's all.

Keep up with me?

Who has all the ideas for the routines?

Who designs my costumes? Who sees that I eat enough? Get enough sleep?

- You do. - Well, don't get sore.

What would I do without you?

Someday, you're gonna produce your own shows, you're gonna--

You're gonna be one of the most important men in our business.

You wanna be my agent?

Guy.

I'm so happy, I don't know what to say.

Then why don't you be different from other women and shut up, huh?

Why pretend

That I'm the only one

Why pretend

This thing is all in fun

Why pretend

I'm not

Just another love affair

Just another fool you've met

Yet I don't care

You know something? This number'll work with our old swing waltz routine.

Remember the arrangement that little trio made it with the other night?

Well, I wanna pinch the idea. Sound good to you, baby?

Now I know what I want.

What is it, honey? What's the matter?

Oh, God. I feel so sick.

What do you mean? What's wrong?

I don't know, I just hurt all over, and my head's aching so.

You're burning up. Come on, I'm gonna take you to a doctor.

Stand up, baby.

That's it. Come on.

Now, then, dear.

All right.

Sorry. The neck is very stiff, isn't it?

All right, now.

Where are her parents?

Her father lives in Los Angeles,

and her mother passed away a couple of years ago.

This young lady's been working very hard, hasn't she?

Yeah, we've been putting in long hours

and doing two shows a night, rehearsing in the day.

Yes, and probably not getting enough sleep.

- Getting chilled after rehearsals, huh? - Yeah, I guess so.

Now, how long did you say you've had this sore throat?

Couple of days.

My head aches so, and I just wanna sleep all the time.

Yes, I see.

- I'll be right back. - All right, Doc.

Oh, God. Honey, don't worry. Honey, don't worry.

I love you. I love you.

Long distance. I want the General Hospital in Los Angeles, and hurry.

General Hospital? Admissions office, please.

This is Dr. Hugh Taylor in Balboa speaking.

I'm sending a patient right in, her name is...

Miss Carol Williams.

That's correct.

Oh, she'll be there in about an hour and a half.

Right.

Suspected polio.

You know, you should be bringing me flowers.

They had me quarantined for 14 days. During which time,

I found out the stock market was down three points,

Gable said it isn't true about us getting married

and Paris said skirts are two inches shorter.

By the way,

my folks send their love from Buffalo.

Hey, they lined up a television show.

That sounds wonderful, Guy.

Well, the rest has done you good.

Always said this man worked you too hard.

Aw, she's a goldbrick. Breakfast in bed type, you know?

That's me. Just like to be pale and interesting and lazy.

Uh, well, I've got some things to clear up downstairs in the records office.

I'll leave you two alone for a while.

Oh, Dad, you don't have to do that, really.

I will be right back.

Talk a little sense into her, Guy.

What did he mean, “Talk a little sense"?

Will you shut up, I just wanna look at you.

You know, they're gonna love you at the Wilshire.

Guy, the Wilshire's out.

The doctor didn't have to tell me that.

- But Carol, I-- - Please, Guy. Let's not kid each other.

I can take it.

Be kinda nice, staying in my own bed at home.

No rehearsals, no costumes.

Nothing. Nice life.

Look, Carol, you're not going home.

Your dad and I talked to the doctor too,

and he gave us the name of a couple of places

that'll put you right back on your feet again.

Honey, this is just the beginning.

We even got you a private room.

- You what? - Sure, at the greatest place you ever saw.

And baby, when they're through, you'll walk out of there.