The Black Mass

It's got to be against the law to look this damn good.

Watch out now.

'Cause baby, I feel real good, and I wish I would.

Watch out now.

It's gotta be against the law to look this damn good.

Watch out now.

Everybody, watch out.

Watch out now.

I'm ready for a good time, and I came to groove.

The whole band's here, and we came to move.

Got a fresh haircut and two new shoes.

We're here all night, like we got nothing to lose.

I'm coming out this jacket 'cause

we're turning up the heat.

I want to see you clapping when you get up out your seat.

It's time to make it happen when we hit these streets.

I'm coming in hot, and I can't be beat.

Watch out now.

Baby, watch out now.

Watch out.

I'm on the move.

I'm going up.

I'm a man on a mission with no misses,

and I'm looking for love.

Oh, I'm just looking for love.

Make it slow, make it slow.

I can't, I can't.

No.

Hold me back.

Oh, no I said I can't, I can't.

No.

Let you go.

I won't let you hold me back.

No, you can't keep holding me back.

Come on.

I ain't got no lot to pay.

I ain't got no time today.

How's it going?

It's super.

Got big plans to have the best day of my life.

Mm.

Vodka, please.

And yourself?

Well, 6 AM shift's kicking my butt.

But I'll live.

Been there myself.

It's a real bitch, right?

Yeah, kids in school.

That'll be $5.08.

Ugh, looks like I'm a little short on cash.

You take credit?

I just need to see your ID.

Not a problem.

You're Chris?

That's me.

Should have kept the 'do.

You know, it suits you.

Got a job interview at a fancy law firm,

and the boss man specifically said no hippie lawyers.

You believe that?

Welcome to Tallahassee.

There's your card, Chris.

Thank you.

You want me to bag this up for you?

Why the heck not?

All right.

You know who you look like?

John Denver, that's who it is.

Uncanny.

You have a good day now.

Hey, come on, Belle.

What are you looking at?

Come on, let's go.

Hi, Dorothy.

How are you?

Good to see you.

Having a good day?

Yeah.

I'm thinking I actually might go out dancing later.

Might as well get in one last hurrah before classes start.

Oh, maybe I'll go with you and see

if I can find some cute guy to help me around the house.

Oh!

Well, I have to go get my dry cleaning ready.

But I will catch you on the flip side.

Hey, if you want to stop by my house

and watch the football game, come on by.

Oh yeah, awesome. Thanks for the invite.

OK.

Far out, sounds good.

Bye.

See you later.

Come on, baby. Let's go.

Hey, what's that?

Hey guys, I'm heading to the bank for a bit.

Let me know if anyone calls.

I'm waiting to hear from scheduling.

No problem.

Enjoy the bank.

Maybe if there was more money in my account, I would.

See you guys later.

Hi, Lori.

Ellen spent a good six hours trying to convince me

this was going to get easier after I dropped you off

for the fall semester.

I told her she's out of her mind.

It's the same five hour drive it was the last time, OK?

It's not like the continental plates moved or anything.

Yeah, but with the energy crisis and the lower speed limit,

it feels a lot farther.

Bonjour.

Parlez-vous francais?

Oui.

Heck of a day, huh?

For January.

OK listen, full confession.

I can't lie to a face like yours.

I don't really speak French.

Well, I was president of the French Honor Society

and you fooled me.

That's what I've heard.

Me, I'm a law student, grad school.

Only a few credits left, then it's off to Miami.

Corporate law firm there caught wind of my GPA

and swooped in early with an offer.

So listen, a friend of mine lives a couple houses

down from here.

And I promised I'd give him some gym

equipment I don't use anymore.

But there's just one problem.

What's that?

Last semester flew by, OK?

Summer break will be here before you know it.

I'll be back, OK?

Got it?

Yeah. But I got to give you a little hell about it

before I leave, you know?

Yes, I know.

Lori!

Hi.

So get out of the car.

I need to give you a big, big hug.

Oh!

Got into a fight with the pavement the other day and lost.

Mm, I can see that.

Well, what about your friend?

Can he help you out?

Normally, you would.

But it's kind of a surprise.

Got it in his head that I'm not following through

on my promise, so he's kind of pissed at me.

All right.

But before I help you out, what's your name?

What do you think it is?

Well, normally I would guess handsome stranger.

But you seem a little too old to have

parents who are on psychedelics.

Love you.

I love you.

Miss you.

I'm going to miss you.

I'll be back soon.

OK.

Drive safe.

Don't worry.

I'm Ted.

I'm Meredith.

Good to meet you, Meredith.

Nice to meet you, too.

That was my mother's name.

You're kidding.

I wish I was.

It'd make for a better story.

It's my grandmother's name, too.

But I don't really think it suits me.

Where's this equipment?

In the trunk. Shall we?

We shall.

Lead the way.

Damn.

Do you need help?

No, thanks.

Got to figure out how to do all this stuff on my own with this.

Damn, I always forget which one it is.

It's usually the same one as the door.

You're correct.

I swear if my head wasn't attached,

it'd fall off and roll down a hill.

Actually, what time is it?

Noon-ish?

About, yeah.

Got a phone call in a half hour I totally forgot

about, an important one.

OK, but what about your friend?

It's a lot of equipment, and I live about 20 minutes away.

Can't risk missing it.

Call's with that law firm in Miami.

Oh.

Well, I guess you better get going then.

At least you tried.