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Damn, I wish you'd let me take you on a bit further.

You've already gone too far off your route these past couple of days.

But thank you.

It's generous folk like yourself keeping our nation great.

I don't know what I'd have done if you hadn't come along.

I was all bottled up.

Damn close to doin' something.

I know that.

And I hope those thoughts are nothin' but distant memories now.

It's taken every bit of my strength...

but I finally believe you're right.

Don't worry, friend.

We'll meet again someplace.

I just know it.

God bless.

Did I ever tell you why I love livin' in Memphis?

You can go further north, south, east or west...

but you cannot get any closer to heaven.

You know, that's kind of poetic.

But then what man has ever had a muse like you?

Say yes again.

You have no idea how perfect that sounds off your lips.

Yes.

How do you want to spend the day, Bea?

A little drive?

Sounds good to me.

Back away from the car.

Son...

I gotta tell you...

this car is one of the more beautiful sights I've seen in a long time.

The 1959 convertible is the finest machine...

Cadillac ever built.

Titanic V-8...

390 cubic inches...

345 horses.

The cream of American history.

You best take care of this one. She's runnin' hot...

and it's a mean sun today.

This car keeps no secrets from me.

Maybe we could share some secrets of our own.

The name's Elvis.

I'm tryin' to find my way to Memphis.

I got a dinner date this Sunday.

And I'm being reeled back home like a floppin' catfish.

Man, I can't tell you how it excites me to see folks haven't forgotten me.

Why don't you hightail us up to that vehicle...

so we can get an eyeful of who's behind that wheel?

I don't like crowded roads.

Well, everybody has their quirks.

Maybe we should start small.

You got a name?

Byron Gruman.

Byron, huh?

Mind if I call you "Burn"?

I've met so many people over the years, I've come to rely on nicknames.

We won't be together long enough for it to matter what you call me.

Perhaps, but you never know what fate holds in store for you.

Look at me.

When I was a poor sharecropper's son driving a truck...

every time a big, shiny car like that drove by...

it started me daydreaming.

So I worked hard, served my country.

I did all right.

Then one day my life spiraled out of my hands.

I lost sight of what was meaningful.

My wife, my child, my music.

I found myself needin' time just to catch my breath, so I split.

It's a fascinating story.

But besides that hair, you hardly even look like Elvis.

I think I look pretty good, considering I've been on my feet for 20 years.

You're a drifter.

The title ain't nearly as rewarding as the work.

I travel around, lend a hand to folks who need it.

What about you? What line of work lies in your tomorrow?

I don't think much about the future.

Well, I've given worse off than you their footing.

Listen. I'm gonna stop here for a while.

No matter what, I usually keep a few states between me and Tennessee.

Tell you what. Why don't I buy you some lunch here?

Then you drop me off just over the state line in Texas.

I can catch a good ride there.

I guess I could eat something.

Man alive!

That was almost as tasty as my mama used to do.

God bless her soul.

You said you had a dinner date this Sunday?

Recognize the day, do you?

Not really.

Then I guess you're not much of a fan of mine.

Son, come this Sunday it'll be August 16.

The anniversary of the day I died.

I suppose this ridiculous tale is your version of a mid-life crisis?

Well, I did turn 60 a while back.

But it was more than that.

All these years on the trail made me realize...

that the life I left behind wasn't so bad after all.

So I decided it was time to resume my career.

Wrote everyone back home and told them to have a bash...

waitin' at my estate come Sunday afternoon.

I wouldn't expect much of a homecoming if I was you.

That's $10.80 all together.

Listen, Burn, I'll need a small loan here.

I'm sure the good folks at Graceland will pay you back.

Plus interest.

- You don't have any money? - My word is gold.

Good.

Then you shouldn't have any problem talking your way out of washing dishes.

Hold on.

Somebody has to pay for this.

Franny, why don't we settle this between the two of us.

Honey, I can tell you waited on some high rollers now and then.

- What's this? - Don't bother thanking me.

But the tab was nearly $11.00. I insist you put down more for the tip.

- You what? - I insist.

I'll wrestle it out of you if I have to.

Why, Elvis, you are the gentleman.

Keep the faith, sweet lady.

What's your problem, son?

My problem?

You're my only problem.

Other than that, life's peachy-keen.

First I give you a ride.

Then I'm forced to spring for your damn lunch.

Okay, you got a right to be angry.

But walk a mile in my shoes, Burn.

I'm rich, famous, vulnerable.

I got to know the kind of man I'm befriendin'.

Who the hell are you to judge me?

You don't know me. You don't know what I've been through.

Judging from that tarnished ring you wear, it's pretty clear.

Your wife left you.

But taking it out on that woman back there wasn't fair.

My wife didn't leave me.

She's dead.

She died in a car accident over a year ago. You happy now?

I don't celebrate death, Byron.

Trust me.

I've lost more than my share of loved ones.

I don't want to hear any more lies about your life.

Let's get something straight. I don't believe you're Elvis.

Frankly, I don't care who you are...

or what terrible things have happened to your life.

I'm gonna make you care, Burn.

I'm gonna make you believe.

I'm gonna take you to Texas...

because unlike you I'm a man who keeps his word.

After that, we're history.

If you say so.

But I'm warnin' you.

You'll be sorry once I'm gone.

Don't bet on it.

Well, Burn, I guess this is it.

Again...

I'm sorry if I did anything to pester you.

Forget it.

Good luck, wherever you're headed.

I got a feeling our destinations aren't so far apart.

But wherever you go, remember the King.

Just one night.

Seventeen.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

I've seen better.

Thank you.

Get on up, baby!

It's time to party with the King.

Wake up.

Well, read 'em and weep, Elvis.

Girls, if you're gonna trounce me...

the least you could do is make it look like you're concentratin'.

Listen, son...

I'm gonna need some help here.

In a few minutes, this situation...

might be more than a man of my propriety can handle.

One hand.

Will you promise me you'll leave right after, rain or shine?

Seeing you take a risk will be well worth a wet coat.

Girls, you're in trouble now.

I found me an ally.

Sit here, soldier.

We can swap war stories.

Be sweet to me and I might even let you see my purple heart.

I'm afraid there won't be time for that.

Full house.

Damn!

Nice deal, Maggie.

That's not fair, Heather. Burn hasn't picked you yet.

I know, but I picked him.

One more hand, Burn?

It stopped raining.

- That's not fair. - Oh, come on.

What about our self-respect?

You want your self-respect back?

Okay, we'll play a new game.

Called "Reality Check."

That sounds dull.

How 'bout it, old timer?

You up for a little identity test?

Happy to oblige.

We'll start easy.

What size shoe did Elvis wear?

My shoe size? Jesus.

Wrong.

But I ain't answered yet.

It's just been so long since I actually purchased a new pair.

Yeah.

Let me check.

Twelve D.

How'd you know that?

He's right, your flesh is gonna be public property soon, Burn.

Elvis' purple Cadillac. How did he describe the shade he wanted?

That's easy.

I said I wanted the car to look like someone squashed grapes on the hood.

I read that.

What year did Elvis buy Graceland? What was his Army rank, registration number?

That's hardly one question, but I'll let it slide.

I bought Gladys her slice of heaven...

in March, '57...

and she was proud I made sergeant.

53310761.

He's right.

It says so right here.

Put your dancin' shoes on, Burn.

One night with you

I love a man with ssars.

That still hurt from when your wife died?

How'd you know that?

Oh, baby, Elvis told us the whole story.

How she was killed in a car accident.

Everybody out.

Calm down, son.

I'm not your son.

I'm awfully sorry about this...

ladies.

It's all right, Elvis.

We love you like life itself.

But your friend here has got the manners of a scud missile.

Son...

I'm not feelin' so keen.

Mind if I lay down a while?

I was beginning to think I'd have to walk the rest of the way to Memphis.

No trouble.

Tell me about the nightmare you had last night...

and I might let you take the wheel.

My dreams ain't but a bunch of nonsense, Burn.

That's a pity, 'cause this car's running silky smooth.

Don't I know it.

What was it you called it? "The cream of American history"?

Ho! Let me think.

There's these two people...

they hang about my sleep all the time.

A woman and a child.

When I wake, they're gone.

Who are they?

I never see their faces.

I wish they'd introduce themselves to me or leave me alone.

What's your name?

Maybe if you told me your name, then you could remember theirs.

That's twice in two days you've let that car fly by.

It's just a coincidence.

There's no such thing as coincidence.

All you got to do is open your eyes and ears...

and you'll see the beauty in fate.

I'll bet the first look you got of Beatrice...

you knew it was preordained.

How'd you know her name?

It must've stumbled out of you somewhere.

I was gonna be a doctor.

I was the most coordinated person I knew.

I never tripped, never broke a bone in my body.

Then one day I wind up killing the woman I lived for.

Exastly how did you do that?

You have ten minutes.

You drive no faster than 35, and you stop when I say.

This car is one of the more beautiful sights...

I've seen in a long time.

Man...

it's been ages since I've handled a baby like this.

I do believe a moment of reflection is in order.

Now, by God, grab hold of somethin'!

Slow down.

How did you kill Beatrice, Byron?

Did you blow a tire? Did you lose your brakes?

I don't remember.

Bull! You're just afraid to face the truth.

Slow down!

Why you--

I wanna rip it up I wanna shake it up

Pull over!

- Look at that! An escort. - Shit!

Relax. I can handle this.

You're certifiable.

- Do you have a driver's license? - 'Course I do.

Though come to think of it, I haven't renewed it since I died.

License and registration, please.

Officer Haynes. I'm afraid I left my I.D. in my other pants this mornin'.

But you can recognize the King.

So what can I do for you today?

An autographed five by ten for the loved ones perhaps?

Both of you, out of the car now.

He's just kiddin', Officer.

I don't have a sense of humor.

Since your friend don't have a license, you both have a right to remain silent.

Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

You're arresting both of us?

Just arrest this lunatic. I was just giving him a lift.

You picked the wrong cargo.

Far as I'm concerned, Elvis was nothin' but an overrated saloon singer.

Can I help it if your high school sweetheart had the hots for me?

Get over here!

What do you think, Burn?

Maybe I should show the man the light by beltin' out a little "Jailhouse Rock."

One note.

One note, and I cannot be held responsible for my actions.

Like what?

Tearing at my clothes and wettin' yourself?

Don't fret, Burn.

I haven't met a law enforcement agent yet wasn't soft on the King.

Sheriff Haynes?

What now?

Are you from Mississippi?

Born in East Tupelo.

No tall tale!

I had a schoolyard friend by the name of Harold looked just like you.

We used to call him "Hap."

Friends used to call me that.

See, Burn?

Me and Haynes are kin.

He didn't say he knows you.

Sure he does.

Hap, you recall Mrs. Grimes' fifth grade homeroom?

How we had to recite those God-long poems?

"Sunset and evening star...

and one clear call for me.

And may there be no moaning of the bar when I put out to sea."

"But such a tide as moving seems asleep...

too full of sound and foam.

When that which drew from out the boundless deep...

turns once again home.

Twilight and evening bell, and after that the dark.

And may there be no sadness of farewell when I embark."

No!

That's why I left Memphis in the first place.

Elvis impersonators, reporters knockin' on my door night and day...

looking for some small detail of the final years they could turn into money.

A bad dose of celebrity, huh?

You know what the worst was?

There was nothin' I could tell 'em.

The day I heard Elvis had gone, I was surprised as any.

I'd no idea he wasn't well.

Sure, he was under a lot of pressure, but--

Let's just say sometimes I wonder.

Well, I never could play you, Hap.

What can I say to make you see fit to forgive such an abrupt farewell?

Remember this with me.

Once when me and Elvis was just boys...

ridin' around in a little red wagon in his backyard...

I guess I turned a tad fast.

Anyway, he fell out.

He didn't get hurt, just got scared and started cryin'.

And you started screaming, "Hiss! Hiss!"

Because you couldn't say "Elvis" till you was almost grown.

I'll be damned!

I have never related that tale to a soul.

I'll never forget it. My mama came flyin' out the back door...

with that broom of hers like a hen to protect her chicks.

I can't believe you believe this.

Watch your manners, boy.

I'll write you up for every moving violation I can drum up.

Now, Hap, is that really necessary?

I never did apologize for flippin' that wagon over.

Damn.

Sorry about that...

Elvis.

Remember the King.

- How do you know that man? - He was my childhood--

No, no. Don't tell me he was your childhood friend.

Okay. I heard the remnant's of a lisp when he spoke...

and I guessed he was a fan.

So you admit you lied to him!

- Does it matter? - What?

So what if I might have lied to Hap?

And I'm not saying I did, but he believed me.

He can rest easier now. So what harm am l?

You think your games are harmless?

Let me tell you what kind of damage a car can do when it's out of control.

Just imagine you're driving alongside a train.

You take your eyes off the road for just one second to kiss your wife.

When you turn back, the train's comin' at you.

That's tragic, all right, Burn.

But imagine the freedom you'd feel...

if you would admit what really happened that night.

How would you know what happened?

Great! Now look what you did!

I fix what I break.

Stay away from this car. Come near this car again, I'll kill you.

All right. It's all right.

It's all right by me.

I'll walk the rest of the way.

Remember the--

Ah, hell. Forget the King.

The King's dead!

Well...

besides needin' a new radiator and some serious bodywork...

man, this thing is surprisingly healthy.

Come back first light in the mornin', you'll be surprised how she runs.

How much is it gonna cost me?

Not a penny.

You're kiddin'.

No, man. Elvis covered you.

And we take special care of friend's of the King.

You know where he went?

Head down that road there with your eyes open.

You can't miss him.

See ya later.

Ladies and gentlemen, dress up the front line.

We have a new shooter coming out.

Eleven! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, play the game.

Baby needs a new pair of shoes!

- Seven the winner! - Way to go!

Hey, there.

Let it ride, dealer, for my friend.

Norma Jean, I wonder if you'd do me the honor...

of bringin' Lady Luck to these here cubes.

- Oh, I couldn't possibly gamble. - Come on, Marilyn.

You know you can't refuse the King.

No good subject would.

- Come on, baby! - No more bets. Comin' out.

A winner! Eleven!

Damn, I told her to lay off the sleeping pills.

Is there a doctor in the house?

Don't worry, the boy's in med school.

Ma'am. Ma'am!

I'll be damned.

What the hell are you doing?

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I guess the sight of all that money must've taken my breath away.

Then when I woke to find such a handsome young man kissing me...

I just couldn't help myself.

Are you all right, honey?

I think so.

Can you make out my face?

Elvis?

- She sounds healthy to me! - Marilyn lives!

Let's hear it, ladies and gentlemen!

All right! Come to our show tonight...

in the Bijou Theatre and see her live on stage.

Thank you, Elvis.

And to this brave, young man.

I do love doctors, almost as much as I love playwrights and baseball players.

Thanks. Bye.

Come on, Elvis.

Place your bets on the front line.

All bets down, sir.

Let it ride, dealer. Do or die.

Are you crazy? There must be $5,000 there.

Who invited you to the party?

Baby needs a new pair of shoes!

Snake eyes! Crap dice. Loser!

I'm sorry, sir.

That's all right.

I guess Lady Luck's been frightened away to another table.

Remember the King!

You got enough for bus fare?

What's the matter?

Forget some insult you wanted to hurl at me?

I wanted to thank you for sending that tow back.

I'd probably still be sitting there.

Look, I apologize for getting a bit dramatic back there.

But you've got to admit, you are a bit jarring on one's system.

Why is that, Burn?

What exactly is it about me that rattles you...

besides my music?

Actually, I like your singing.

Beatrice loved your sing--

I mean Elvis' songs.

Son, just once I'd like to hear you call me by my name.

Just once! Then maybe I'd believe...

you could take a likin' to something other than your own misery.

Hold on.

What's this?

It's the last of my savings. It should cover the cost of the car.

I'm drowning in human kindness.

Damn it. Take the money.

You haven't heard a word I've said since we met, have you?

The best gratuity you could show me is friendship.

If money meant anything to me...

I wouldn't have left the mansion and plane behind.

Seems to me you haven't traveled as far as you think.

My God! That girl does resemble Marilyn.

For a moment, she actually had me fooled.

I like that in a woman.

I thought you would.

It got a pretty good reaction, you know.

"Remember the King!"

That's great.

And that accent.

Have you ever seen anyone so convinced he was Elvis?

Convinced? What's there to doubt?

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Save the song and dance for the show, Miss Monroe.

I'm always one for enjoying humor at my expense.

Especially from one so beautiful.

Very smooth. I like it.

Thank you.

Friends, these are those kind guests I was telling you about.

Elvis, this is Corey and Connie.

That's Al. He's a lawyer from L.A.

This is Sheldon, who runs a chain of carpet stores in Oregon.

And that's his wife Pam.

I think you met Gene. He's the casino entertainment director.

And I'm actually Giles.

"A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet."

Thank you.

This is Byron Gruman.

Yes, we're quite intimate already.

I'm in shock that you're not in Graceland this time of the year.

It's been murder trying to find a good Elvis during the annual vigil.

It's true. Although with a little mousse, this one might do the trick.

- Don't you think? - Only one of us is headed to Memphis.

Excuse me. I have to pick up my car.

- Forgive my friend. - Sure.

Hold on, Burn!

Where're you goin'? The party was just gearing up.

Those people can help you to where you're going quicker than I can.

You still don't believe a thing I've told you about myself, do you?

You want me to lie to you?

Of course not.

But give me one last chance to prove myself.

Step outside for a spell, and I swear, when you return...

I'll have evidence even you can't question.

What are you scheming now?

Just help me out this once.

Besides, I happen to know your car won't be ready till morning.

See anything you like?

Is this yours?

When the payments are met, which isn't always.

So, if you moonlight as a thief, may I suggest the guest parking lot?

No, I'm just curious.

You passed us on the road the past couple days.

I pass a lot of people.

You mean you make passes at a lot of people.

Comes with the job.

Let me ask you something.

When you faint in casinos, do you kiss every man that revives you?

Actually, that was a first.

But I've learned to trust my impulses.

Did you ever think someone might not want to be kissed?

Isn't every American male attracted to Marilyn Monroe?

Great.

Another deranged soul.

Is there something you wanted?

Nothing.

That's what I thought.

Look...

I didn't mean to be cold.

It's just that I didn't think life could get any stranger.

Now I find myself stuck in Mississippi...

the only person sane enough to recall his own name.

It's cooler inside.

There's a beer in the fridge if you want it.

What's the deal with your father?

He takes his Elvis pretty seriously.

He's not my father. He sort of attached himself to me.

He cries in his sleep. I imagine he's been through some sort of tragedy...

but I can't seem to get a straight answer out of him.

I've seen a good deal of tragedy among impersonators.

Without the gear, you hardly look like Marilyn Monroe.

I know. Spooky, isn't it?

Lipstick and wigs.

I actually happened to be singing once at happy hour...

and a guy said I sounded like Marilyn, so I bought that ticket out.

Don't you find living in here a bit cramped?

I'm only in here a few months out of the year.

Usually I'm pretty much booked solid in Vegas.

Besides, this thing's got character.

Don't you think what a person drives reveals a lot about them?

One time in my life I thought that.

Before you wrecked that Caddy?

How'd you know?

The second I saw you in the Casino, I recognized you from the road.

Kind of hard to forget.

I thought to myself...

"There's a soul who looks like he's suffered."

Maybe that's why I kissed you.

Suffering can really make a person compassionate...

and interesting.

Though I didn't taste too much life in your lips, I must say.

Because my wife died in that car accident.

About a year ago in Memphis.

Well, I'm sorry.

I guess if I were you, I wouldn't be rushing back to Tennessee...

let alone kissing strangers dressed up like the dead.

What is it about impersonators...

that makes everything you say sound like philosophy?

I don't know. Everybody needs guidance.

What difference does it make if you get it from Jesus, Buddha or Elvis?

I don't want to keep you.

Thanks for the talk.

Sure. What's a performer without a fan?

I'm an idiot.

Casanova returns.

Barkeep.

Something tropical.

Are you drunk?

Me? Not quite.

Just nursing a bad case of jitters is all.

I tell you, the closer I get to Memphis...

the farther away it just seems to get.

At least we have that in common.

What? Marilyn didn't ease your burden none?

How would she do that?

Come now. I saw you two heading in the same direction.

I guess she's attractive.

I loved someone like that once.

The type that would gamble their life on a whim.

And that's bad?

If they lose.

Burn...

when we buried my mama...

I tried jumping into the grave after her as well.

She was all I lived for.

My best girl.

Then one day in Germany I met this young lady.

She wasn't like so many of the rest of them.

I guess most of them were overawed by me...

by what I was supposed to be.

But with this chick, it was different.

She never gave the impression at all she was tongue-tied...

and I was hooked.

Now, nobody will ever replace my mama...

but I swear, letting myself get close to another warm soul...

filled a great void in me.

Hypothetically...

if I was interested in her...

what would you suggest I do?

Crooning always did wonders for me.

You forgot this.

That's for you. A ticket to the mother of all comebacks.

You performing here?

As the crow flies.

This isn't gonna prove you're Elvis.

I defy anyone who sees me tonight to call me a fraud.

He's not so good in a crowd

But when you get him alone

You'd be surprised

He isn't much at a dance

But when he takes you home

You'd be surprised

He doesn't look like much of a lover

Don't judge a book by its cover

He's got the face of an angel but

There's a devil in his eye

He's such a delicate thing

But when he starts in the squeeze

You'd be surprised

He doesn't look very strong

But when you sit on his knee

You would be surprised

At a party or at a ball

I've got to admit he's nothing at all

But in an easy chair

You'd be surprised

He doesn't look like much of a lover

Don't judge a book by its cover

'Cause he's got the face of an angel but

There's a devil in his eyes

He doesn't say very much

But when he starts in to speak

You'd be surprised

He's not so good at the start

But at the end of the week

You would be surprised

On a streetcar or on a train

You'd think he was born without any brain

But in a taxicab

And when he start to grab

I said a taxicab

You would be surprised

This one's a real danger

Ladies and gentlemen, Marilyn.

Before the Hollywood Casino brings on its next legend...

I have a message for a very important guest...

Mr. Byron Gruman.

Would you come backstage? Come on up. It's very important. It can't wait.

We'll be right back. Thank you.

We'll be back with Elvis.

- There you are. - What's going on?

See for yourself.

Hey, Burn.

How long has he been like this?

About an hour. I've seen it before. He's afraid to go on.

I don't care if he lives or he dies.

I advanced you $600 for an Elvis.

You're his manager. Manage him. Give him some coffee.

- He said I managed him? - That's right.

I should've left you in Texas. Now get up! Where's the money?

Lost it. Roulette.

I don't give a damn. If he's not on stage soon, I'm calling the police.

And both of you are going down for fraud. You got it?

Fraud?

Get up! Come on, get up.

Come on.

There you go.

All right.

Burn...

I can't.

I know.

Look. I never told you this before...

but Beatrice knew everything about Elvis.

She told me that the first time he was on stage, he was scared to death.

He didn't know what all the yelling was about, that his body was moving.

So when he went off stage and asked his manager, he said...

"What'd I do? What'd I do?"

Know what he said? "Whatever it is--"

"Go back out there and do it again."

Right.

I know you're not Elvis.

And I know you're scared to death, but if you don't go out there...

you're gonna see a violent side of me that you never even dreamed of.

You look good.

Fine.

Come on, let's go.

Come on.

- Here. - I can't do this.

You're gonna do it, believe me. Take this and do it.

Go ahead. Go ahead. Get him out there.

You're gonna be great, Elvis. If you forget any words, do some karate.

This crowd will love it.

Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, our final legend...

the King of Rock and Roll!

We're caught in a trap

I can't walk out

Because I love you too much

Baby

Why can't you see

What you're doing to me

When you don't believe a word

I'm saying

We can't go on together

With suspicious minds

And we can't build our dreams

On suspicious minds

So if an old friend I know

Drops by to say hello

Would I still see suspicion

In your eyes

So here we go again

Asking where I've been

Can't you see these tears are real I'm trying

We can't go on together

With suspicious minds

And we can't build our dreams

On suspicious minds

Oh, let our love survive

I'll dry the tears from your eyes

Let's don't let a good thing die

'Cause, honey

You know

I'd never lie to you

Oh, no

Oh, Jesus, Mary and Joseph. I'm broiling alive.

Are you all right? You were great!

Watch his head.

Is he okay? You all right?

- What is it? - I think he's just dehydrated.

Let's get him to your trailer. Call the paramedics.

I want to check his case, see if there's any medication.

Help me get him up.

You should've seen it.

Two thousand screaming fans. But don't worry.

I'll send you all tickets to the next one.

How's the patient?

I think we can save him if he'd stop talking for a minute.

I've never been so insulted.

- Can I talk to you alone? - Sure.

- Did you find anything in his case? - More than I was looking for. Here.

"Marian and Lilli Burrows...

wife and daughter of local businessman Jon Burrows...

were confirmed to be...

fatalities aboard yesterday's ill-fated flight bound for Memphis.

Friends expressed concern for Mr. Burrows who they described...

as a generous philanthropist known to entertain with his renditions...

of the music of Elvis Presley who passed on early yesterday as well."

- Oh, no. - It's incredible.

There must be something we can do.

Maybe if you take him home.

What do you say, Doctor?

What's the prognosis?

There's nothing wrong that an immediate red-eye to Graceland won't cure.

You arrange for a chaperone?

- You're looking at him. - You?

Why, I've never seen such an act of selfless generosity in all my days.

In that case...

I do declare my next set of sandwiches...

will have Memphis written all over them.

Heaven help me. I do love those sandwiches.

You were great! We loved it.

Miss Ashley, Burn and l can't thank you enough...

for the pre-coffee delivery.

It was my pleasure.

You two just say your farewells, and I'll check on the car's progress.

Maybe you can call around, see if any of the Burrows family is in Memphis.

All right.

Look me up if you ever find your way through Nevada, okay?

I'm just trying to survive Memphis.

We did it, boys. Look at him.

Ladies and gentlemen...

the car of cars.

What the hell did you do?

Brought out the beauty that was lurking beneath this baby's pained exterior.

What do you think?

Quite a vision now, isn't she?

The car is beautiful!

How did you pay for this?

It don't matter.

Consider it a donation from some very generous technicians.

It's like new.

You're gifted.

Anything to get the King of Rock and Roll home in style.

See, Miss Ashley, my efforts are flowering.

A day ago, this boy threatened to kill anybody that came close to this vehicle.

What a difference a day makes.

Hop in, Burn.

Leave now when we can reach my heavenly home by noon.

- Thank you. - You got it, Burn.

Thank you all.

Miss Ashley, it was a pleasure making your acquaintance.

Come on by Graceland someday soon.

I'd be honored.

Remember the King!

Kind of hard to forget him.

Burn, I got to tell you something.

This ain't the first time I've tried coming home.

Honestly, I've held up that cardboard sign around my birthday...

just about every year in the past 20 now.

Only I've never come this close before.

Guess I owe it to my chance meeting with you...

a man who shares as much history with this town as I do.

So promise me something.

What's that?

If I turn and run, shoot me in the back.

I'll be right behind you.

The tour is closed in preparation for the vigil tonight, gentlemen.

I understand.

But this man here claims to be Elvis.

Is that right?

Sorry I'm late. It's been a long road home.

I'm sorry, sir. There must be some mistake.

The line forms at 7:00.

Why not come back then and we'll try to bump you to the front of it.

I guess that ends that.

Ends what?

The boys used to play this game with me all the time.

Lock me out...

testing how long it took for me to break into my own home.

And you can bet right now they're in the dining room...

laughing their heads off at our expense.

We'll show 'em.

Back out of here.

Here.

Please, don't do this.

I don't wanna get arrested again.

I've gotten you this far safely, haven't l?

I'm insane.

Shit.

Hello?

I'm home.

Maybe we should go.

Don't be silly.

Just look surprised when they jump out.

Something don't feel right.

There's nobody here.

I saw your clipping about the plane crash.

Son...

you really bought that tale?

Hell, I had that thing printed up ages ago.

Like yourself, some folks need me to have a more believable identity...

before they can accept my sympathy.

Everything about this trip...

fixing the car, getting arrested, meeting Ashley...

you planned it all, didn't you?

One never knows what's chance and what's fate till the ride is over.

So why don't we turn this car around, and finish what we started?

You sure this is where they are?

They?

Your wife and child.

That's not who we're here for.

How'd you know she was here?

That's a long story.

Let's just say I met a trucker once who used to drive a train.

Travel as much as I do, and you're bound to come across...

two people that have been touched by the same tragedy.

I can't believe I never came here before.

We all travel at our own pace, Byron.

And you've nothing to feel guilty about.

After all, you didn't really kill Beatrice, did you?

I wasn't even drivin'.

See, in my head, I see myself behind that wheel.

But it was her.

Beatrice was drivin'.

She just wanted to kiss me.

God, if I'd been drivin'--

She might be alive?

Or you might be dead.

Maybe both of you would have perished.

How could something so perfect be taken away from me?

I've searched a lifetime for an answer to that question.

All I know is you have to forgive yourself...

the woman...

God...

and have faith that the next love you know won't cause you so much pain.

My God! Will you look at this glorious congregation?

I'm sorry there wasn't a party for you.

Right. But I'm sure it was just a mistake.

Anyway, it doesn't matter.

I never dreamed I'd be this loved by so many.

To these people I'm home.

And I guess it should remain that way for them...

and maybe for my own sake.

Sometimes a man has to give up what's dearest to him to find peace.

What will you do now?

Keep moving, I guess.

I always thought I'd ride a train a while.

And what about you? Where are you headed?

I was thinking about going west...

visiting a woman in Vegas.

Listen, why don't you let me take you back west a few states?

Thank you, but no.

You've already gone too far out of your way these past couple of days.

I don't know what I would've done if you hadn't come along.

I was pretty close to doing something.

I know.

And I hope those thoughts are nothing but distant memories.

It's taken all my strength...

but I believe you're right.

One last question.

What's my name?

What'd I tell you?

It's never too late for a comeback.

I'll be right back.

What a perfect surprise.

Can you believe this? This is amazing. Elvis lives.

What are you doing here?

I really didn't know what else to do.

I couldn't find the Burrows family anywhere near Memphis.

I tried calling information. I even checked the public library, and nothing.

Well, maybe we missed something in that clipping.

- Do you still have it? - No.

What's the matter?

Elvis.

Remember the King.

Remember the King!

Friend, I gotta tell you.

It's been a long time since I rode in the belly of a boxcar.

Let me introduce myself.

The name's Elvis.

Good Morning Corpus Christi! This is Jimmy J. Judge voice of the Texas Riviera.

They say, 'Some like it hot' -- well some of you are going to burn today.

I'm coming!

-Hurry! I don't want to be late! -Why is it always so hot?

Woo! Woohoo! Yeah! Hey look at her!

Come on baby!

-Hello who this! -Eleanor.

Ok, Eleanor you're on the air! Now tell it to the Judge.

-I love you Jimmy J! -Well That makes two of us, Eleanor.

-Line 3, you're on the air. -This Dave. Where can I get some shade man? Sun is too much!

Just crawl back under that rock. HAHAHA! I'm kidding, Dave. You always got a friend in court.

Line 2, tell it to the Judge!

(Hooting and howling)

-You get vanilla? -No. They ran out of it.

-Strawberry? You bought strawberry? -Binx don't you ever get tired of vanilla?

Hey, Binx how about a piece of tail?

Mmm, taste good.

-Get your hand of that! -Off what? Your sister or your fagmobile?

Ooo wee! Right in his face!

-You better check it out first. -Why? I'm hot.

-The alligators. -Well I can handle alligators.

You're not fooling anymore.

Billie Jean?

-Billie Jean! Billie Jean! -Looking for me. HA! -You are going to get it.

-Billie Jean? -Hmm?

-Tell me about Vermont? -Again?

-Never gets hot? -How many times you have to hear this? It gets hot but not like this.

I know. Clean hot.

Green mountain state. Got leaves that turn colors and snow in the winter time.

-Long cabins! Ski lifts! Snow prowls! Snowballs! -How come I have such a weird brother?

Snowball fights! (Billie laughs) And no alligators.

(engine starts up)

Hey! Leave it!

Come on, Hubie, now it's not a toy!

He's dead.

Hey.

Look, Hubie, I'm real sorry all right. He didn't mean nothing by it.

Leave it, fart-face!

No. Don't!

-The bastard. -Don't worry we'll get it back.

Spent all that money and now here you are brokenhearted.

Wasn't his fault.

Fault doesn't matter. It's what you end up with is what matters.

-'Member what happened to your daddy. -Oh mom, come on.

Loved to go fast just like you. I'm relieved that darn bike is gone. Are you gon' eat those?

(car horn outside)

-Oh that's him. Where's my pumps? -What time you coming home?

Late I hope.

You think this one will be different, Billie Jean?

Oh he looks nice.

Let him see your eyes. You got pretty eyes.

Now, Binx, don't you worry honey.

-He won't bring it back. Not Hubie Pyatt. -Yes he will. He's just getting even.

Eat your supper.

He better not hurt that bike. He better not even scratch it.

(horn outside)

What did I ya.

I'm getting my bike back.

Come back here. Binx! Come back here!

-Look at those tits. -I think they're gross.

-That's cause you don't have any. -Why carry them? You think I want to look like that.

Wouldn't hurt.

-Get the keys to the car! We gonna go! -How far my dad needs it.

-The police station. Now hurry up! -Where's Binx? Did he get in trouble?

64

What did he do? Can I come, Billie Jean? I just love police stations.

65

I thought you were grounded.

I am.

-Did you see that guy? -Come on! Move it!

Well, I think it's best to wait a day or two before I complicate things.

You don't know my brother. That scooter is his whole life.

Billie jean. You're a very pretty girl. This Hubie was probably just trying to get your attention.

I have a feeling he'll bring your brother's motor scooter back.

What kind was it?

Honda Elite.

-My dad left him some insurance money. -Hubie won't bring back.

-How do you know? -Cause he's a fucker that's how I know.

She always talks like that.

Well, I'll tell you what I do. Here's my card. If that Honda isn't back on your lawn in two days you'll give me --

We live in Breeze Haven.

All right in front of your trailer then. Give me a call.

We'll, um, drag in the fucker.

Well she's still up. Am be grounded til I'm 35 years old.

Where have you been? You go to that room and shut that door.

(Putter gets smacked) Ow!

You are grounded, goddamnit!

Thanks Ophelia. I'll call you.

-Oh Binx! -I'm all right.

Did Hubie Pyatt do this?

Well I got my bike back!

Hang on I see a spot!

I'm amazing.

-Hey guys wait here. It won't take very long. -I'm coming with you.

No you're not!

Oh, hi, Ophelia.

-You think he's cute? -She thought Hubie Pyatt was cute. Let's go!

No! You're staying here. Watch him, Ophelia.

What? Oh.

Hubie, that's for you. It's an estimate from the body shop.

-For what? -For my brother's scooter.

$608 dollars. That includes: parts, labor, paint, and tax.

-You're out of your mind. -The bill is for scooter.

And this is for Binx....

You crazy bitch!

Hello folks? How are you, young lady? Hubie? Where are you, boy?

-Mr. Pyatt? -Yes, ma'am.

-Dad... -What are you doing down there?

Mr. Pyatt, I'm here to collect $608 dollars.

Your son, Hubie, trashed my brother's scooter and that's what it will cost to get it fixed.

Get up, dummy.

-Did she do this to you? -She's lying, dad!

It's the truth and he knows it.

Come on. Let's go.

Boy it's never a dull moment around here. You'll have to come back soon and see what happens next.

Yeah, sure.

-Looks like we got a difference of opinion, don't we? -Don't believe her, dad, she's from the trailers.

-Oh yeah! What's that got to do with it? -She'll say anything!

Woah, hey, slow down, Hubie.

You look a bit under the weather. Why don't you get some fresh air? It'll do some good.

Just throw her out, dad!

Boy... making too much noise. I'll settle this. Take a hike.

(groans) Damn, bitch... ruined my life.

Hubie and the truth, have a natural way of not getting along together.

How much you say you got coming?

$608 dollars.

Yep, sounds like Hubie.

Well don't keep that cash here in the register. Come on up.

Come on. Want the money don't you?

You know lotta folks wouldn't pay this bill.

-Your word against my son's. -Well I'm telling you the truth.

I'll believe you. No matter where you live.

You Donna Davy's little girl are you?

Oh you know my mother?

Yeah, well, I see her in the store. She's a good- looking woman, your momma.

You show do take after her. This looks real good on you. I bet you drive them boys crazy.

-Oh, come on, Mr. Pyatt. -You had ol' Hubie with his paws sticking straight up there.

With your little smile. Your little teeth.

-I got friends waiting outside. Can I please have the money, Mr. Pyatt? -Sure.

-There you go. -$50? -We're gonna have a little arrangement...

Let go of me.

"The layaway plan."

-No. No. Stop! -I'm going to give you $50 dollars today and everytime you come back...

I'm gonna get me a little bit more.

-No...NO! -Woah, woah, relax. It's too hot to get excited.

-You know what I mean: It pays, you go. -NO!

-Billie Jean! -She didn't get the money I knew it.

-You can't just take it! -Hey, look at what I found.

NO!

-What the hell is going on here? -Hey, let go of my sister.

-You put that gun down, boy. You do as I say. -You get the money?

-No, put the gun down, Binx. -What he do to you, Billie Jean?

-Hubie? Call the police. -Huh?

They come here to rob the store. Your little girlfriend suckered me upstairs so her friends could empty the register.

-That's a lie. Let go of me. -Get on the phone, Hubie!

Nobody moves. You let her go and give us the money.

-We'll get it later let's just get out of here. -You're not going anywhere! Get on the phone, Hubie.

He's got the gun, dad?

So what. It's not even loaded.

You think I'll keep a loaded gun in the cash register.

It's empty?

-Dad! -Jesus. -Oh my god. I'm getting out of here.

-He killed him. -He said it wasn't loaded.

-Don't even touch him. I'm calling the police. -Come on.

You heard what he said; he said it wasn't loaded. I didn't mean to shoot him!

We got to go to the police.

-They'll never believe you. -It was an accident!

You think you'll say that? It's his word against a bunch of crazy kids. He's gonna lie.

Why didn't you stay in the car!

-What are you doing? -I need gas. My dad checks the gage everytime he comes home.

Are you out of your mind! Keep going!

Hey guys! Did you get it?

-Move it. I'll write a note to mom. -Where's your money? -Up in my closet!

-Far out! I'm coming! -Forget it. This is serious.

I can be serious, Billie Jean. I can't stay here without you. I'll just die.

Go away, Putter.

Billie Jean said I could come. Don't move!

Coming to you LIVE! and direct from the scene of the shooting. Police have not yet made a statement, JJ.

But C-101 has learned they have a good description of the assailants. An all points bulletin is already an effect.

And an arrest should be expected soon.

Thank you Ed Saunders. Back to you on the hour. Before then if any other news breaks.

This is Jimmy J. Judge of the Texas Riviera. You peel'em, we deal'em.

Where's your stuff?

-I'll drive you anywhere you want. -That'll be great.

Okay! I'm ready!

-Where you think you're going? -With you.

-It's all right. I'll drive her back with me. -No way!

He pointed them out. Here.

This one.

This his sister.

Goddamn. I think I blew this one.

You're name wouldn't Hubie, would it?

Yes Sir, that'll be me. Hubie Pyatt.

Must be all shook up about what happened.

Oh, yes, sir. I guess I am.

Hey, Let's talk about something else. Let's talk about -- motor scooters.

But I love miniature golf. Please can I stay with you?

Putter, you can do us more good back home. Can be my eyes and ears.

-Hey, you know you'll be interviewed on the radio? -What about TV?

-Sure. Live and direct. -Really!

You guys be careful, ok?

Come on now. Move it!

If you don't let me out -- I'm throwing up all over the front sit.

Bye-Bye!

(car door slams)

Oh!

I was part of it, Billie Jean. I was there too.

Would you hold it, you idiot! I'm not in the car.

Good morning, Corpus Christi! It's another sizzler coming up!

This is Jimmy J. Judge, voice of the Texas Riviera.

-Who's on Line 1? -This is Al.

What are they going to do about these kids -- Walk into a store and gun a man down?

We going to put them where they belong, Al. You don't have worry about that.

I don't see them behind bars yet. If there is going to be a man hunt, they better cover the whole state.

Why don't we go to Vermont? They'll never find us there!

We don't have enough gas to get out of Corpus.

Then we'll steal it. We're outlaws!

No stealing. We maybe the outlaws, but we're not the crooks.

I'm a hungry outlaw. Where's breakfast?

They got pancakes in Vermont. Real maple syrup from a tree.

Stop thinking about your stomach! Think about Mr. Pyatt. What if he's dead!

Putter, what are you doing?

Please mom never let's me buy anything.

We can't afford all that.

No we don't steal.

What's with them?

-Beats me don't look at them.

-Are you Billie Jean? -No. No, not me. -Isn't that you?

That's from the yearbook! She took the best picture in the class.

It's them!

It was an accident. We never robbed anybody.

-I told you. -Well, don't maybe they're blaming you anyways.

You know, you'll never sneak all that food out of here.

Putter.

Just put this on my dad's bill, ok. That's us outside.

-Well thanks. We really appreciate it. -Can I have your autograph?

-Josh, Jennifer, come on. -Please?

We'll all right then.

Hey let's go.

My dad says you're going to end up dead.

'The victim was taken to Shoreline Hospital. Where his condition was listed as good.' Did you hear that? Good, Not fair!

Not critical!

He's not dead!

Yeah!

Hold on, baby, hold on.

-This is Lt. Ringwald. Billie Jean, I'll like to help you?

I asked for your help. Remember?

I'd been thinking about what happened...

-And we're going to turn ourselves in. -That's great. You're a wise girl Billie Jean.

But I want the $608 and I want Mr. Pyatt to give it to me.

Is that absolutely necessary?

He owes it to us.

Billie Jean!

I'll meet you at noon tomorrow. At Oceanpark Mall near the fountain.

That's great. I'll make all the arrangements.

And that's all we want. Fair is fair.

I got shot! And you want me to pay for it?

I'm not paying a goddamn red cent to those little bastards!

I lost two pints of blood. I want them in jail.

-Your son busted the boy's motor scooter. -I'll let them sue me from the penitentiary.

Dad!

-Is that picture in the window for sell? -No! Why?

We'd like to buy it.

-I'll give you $5 bucks for it. -We got $7.

-$8.50. -$16.50.

That picture is $10 dollars. I'll sell it to you as is. If you wait for a frame it'll be $12.50.

Sold American!

Hubie, go roll it up for him.

Don't you worry girls. We'll have plenty more where that came from.

We got some coming in full color.

You won't pay her. But you'll sell her picture.

You damn right. Maybe I can make a little something out of this.

You want one, Lieutenant? I'll give you one.

Half-price.

You are ruining everything! We haven't left Texas.

Suppose their fooling us?

You'll see. They'll give us play money.

Hey let's take a vote. Majority rules.

No vote. I've decided.

-Suppose if-- -We're getting the money.

That's what this is all about.

Besides we have a plan don't we?

Come on, Binx?

-How much you make a year, Lieutenant? -Enough.

You gotta be out of your mind using your own money.

-You can't afford $608 dollars. -That's my business, Mr.Pyatt.

-Well if it is, Why don't you give it to her then? -She wants it from you.

Yeah. You a sucker, you know that.

I see them. They got Mr. Pyatt with them. Got an envelope with those guys.

-You sure it's the money? -I'm going to find out right now.

Wish me luck.

Ok, 10-4. Rodger over and out.

What really went on in your store, Mr. Pyatt?

Pretty girl isn't she, Mr. Pyatt?

You think you made a deal?

You made a mistake. The cops aren't going to help you.

You would've loved it Missy.

Hubie!

OH!

Get her! Get her! Get her!

You dumb son of a bitch!

-I'm scared. -Keep that door open.

-Wait! -Freeze!

-Son put down that gun. There's no one here to hurt you. -Binx get in!

Tell me, young man, What happened here today?

well these men were chasing the girl right over here.

And then she splashed through fountain. And racked this man down the escalator.

-What do you think about this Billie Jean? -She's a rebel.

Personally I think their picking on her cause she's a girl. And I think that's disgusting.

Well there you have a woman's perspective.

I thought it was awesome. Billie Jean went running up that escalator right there.

This guy grabbed her by her backpack and she turned around and kicked him right in the nuts.

And kept running, it was hilarious! Billie Jean wherever you are I love you.

TV Reporter: ...Nothing in her background suggests violent and unlawful streak exhibited in this peaceful and attractive young woman.

Now subject to a statewide man hunt. The mystery remains--

Oh my god.

TV Reporter: ...Corpus Christi ask you to call the crime stoppers number.

Freeze!

-Stop Binx! You hear me? Just stop it!

-Did you see that guy freeze? I had the drop on him. -Beat your butt!

That guy was a policeman. Thought this gun was real--he'd really killed you.

-We were on TV! You should had seen it! -We on the news.

-This is supper? -All we had left was 78 cent.

Let's go to Vermont. We could live in the woods. Eat plants and leaves and stuff. Go hunting.

-Wait til my dad sees this. -Who says your dad is going to see it?

He'll see it when we go home.

-Look at that one. God! -I bet it looks cool in there.

I bet there's food in there.

-Stop the car. -What for?

-That one looks empty. -So.

-What's this? -I think it's chicken.

-It don't taste like chicken. -When you're rich food isn't suppose to taste like what it is.

(Door slams shut)

(Wolf and ghost noises carries through house)

AHH!

What you do that for?

-I almost choked. -Who told you going around scaring people?

You didn't have to hit me.

You live here?

Yeah just me... and my dad. He's in Dallas. Then it's Raymone, Gloria -- who work for us.

But... they're out for the night.

-You couldn't have came at a better time. -For what?

-Want to be a star? -You're weird. -You're Billie Jean.

Hey, Billie Jean. Billie Jean, TV, we're on TV.

-Holy shit. -Well hello...

-Hey who is he? -He lives here? What's your name?

-Lloyd. -He knows who we are.

-You're a dead man, Lloyd. -We're missing the news!

I'm not going to lie. It was personal with me. And I decided to take personal action.

I don't think there is a father in this country who wouldn't have felt the same way.

-Look who it is. -That sucker.

I got a teenager myself and no one has to tell me what this younger generation is all about.

-These kids are playing games with the law. -Change the channel. Who wants to hear this?

-I do. -You like anything that's on the TV.

TV Reporter: While there were no shot fired. The gang head north from here in a late model Sudan...

Late model I wish.

...And reportedly robbed a truck stop on the boarded community of Juliet.

I love it. We're everywhere.

Victim: ...Yeah, sure they had guns that's how they got me tied up.

Liar!

...And they broke up the register and cleaned it out. Took $427.

-Great now we're thieves. -Probably took it himself.

Reporter: Was there anything said during the harass? Victim: Just words. Profanity. Vile words. They were all bombed out of their minds.

-Bastards! They're all bunch of liars. -I told you.

-How can they say things like that? -They can say anything. We're in news now.

'I cannot live.'

Is that a boy or a girl?

'I was crying through the frost. Blessed church bells, send my voices to me on the wind.'

It's a girl. Joan of Arc.

She dressed up as a man all the French followed her to fight the English.

-Did she win? -Yeah and no.

She started to hear voices. 'Stop being a peasant, be a soldier. France needs you. Truth. Justice.'

And she won. She beat the English.

-And then... -Then what?

The French burned her ...

ALIVE!

oPHELIA: AHH!

-Come on in. Water. -All right!

-Lloyd, you make videotapes? -All the time.

-What about copies? -As many as you want.

You are absolutely right! What a great idea.

What's such a great idea?

Your sister is going to answer them and send copies to all the TV stations. Am I right?

Oh, come on.

-Where's your bathroom? -It's upstairs.

Set up your camera. I'll be right out.

She nervous so she has to pee.

Move a little to your left.

-Hello everybody! -Binx? Binx? You're in the way.

-Are those uppers or downers? -For asthma. You want one.

-Really? -Which one looks best?

Oh my god.

Wow.

-Billie Jean...you look... -Famous.

Saint Joan.

Turn the camera on.

I'm Billie Jean Davy. I want to set the record straight.

-Binx! They�re saying goodbye. -They don't have to take forever.

You could stay for awhile. My dad won't be back for another week.

-We'll just get you into trouble. -Who cares.

-You're sweet. -But weird.

You're not as weird as you think you are.

Lloyd's cute, huh, Billie J?

He gave this to you?

-Far out. -That's what I call making an impression.

-Woah. Wait up! Tapes are not going to be enough. -What do you mean?

I mean their still going to have to give you the money. They'll just hunt you down and catch you.

Can't you see that?

Cops don't have to bargain with you. You don't have anything they want.

I got a solution for you. A trade.

-Whatever is that boy doing? -It's a trick. I saw it on TV.

-What kind of trade? -I'm going to be your hostage.

Now wait. What are you talking about?

Then they have to negotiate. I'm your guarantee.

-Like when you buy a car? -That's warranty.

Why you doing this?

(Car horn in background)

Hey someone's here!

It's Raymome and Gloria. Quick. Take me. I'm yours.

Oh look at this...

Port Arthur... Crystal City...

This is no damn good. Half of these sightings are simultaneous.

Get rid of it.

Who gave you this?

She's on the air!

I'm Billie Jean Davy. I want to set the record straight...

-Oh my god. -Wow.

I'm not a liar, I'm not a thief, and neither is my brother.

Hello ma!

Sorry that is him.

Mom, I don't know when we'll be coming home, but we love you. I know people are making up stories about us. Don't you believe them.

As for you Mr. Pyatt, you are so sleazy!

(Cheering in background)

You think you can do anything you want and lie about it and we just have to take it! Because what are we a bunch of kids.

Well not this time. From now on we're doing this our way.

No lying. No cheating. Fair is fair!

$608 for the scooter your son trashed. That's what you owe and we're not turning ourselves in til we get it.

Fair is fair! We didn't start this. We didn't mean for this to happen, but we're not giving this up til you pay.

Fair is Fair!

-Lt. Ringwald? -Now what? -We got a hostage.

District attorney is here.

Sorry about what happened, Mr Muldaur.

We'll get him back.

-You think he was kidnapped? -Don't you? -You can never tell what that boy is going to do.

-You see this girl on tv? -Me and half the country.

Doesn't look like a kidnapping. Looks like a party.

I think it was. I think this was a bunch of kids having a fine ol'time.

What about that gun they pulled on you? Fun and games?

I been thinking about that gun. I'm not sure it was real.

A toy store reported a few items was stolen. They left I.O.Us.

-The kid got the drop on you with a toy gun? -Yes sir. I believe he did.

I would had liked to seen that.

These kids are smart. Got the wire service interested. Got the networks interested.

Got to give them a lot of credit.

My son and I don't get along real well.

I'm running for attorney general and he knows he can screw me.

Please, dad, do whatever they say. These are some heavy duty criminals. Oh god.

Are we going to do this thing or what?

Listen, this is your idea be serious.

Daddy, just remember, if you get somebody's ear in the mail -- it's mine.

You guys are really boring.

Hey listen to this?

Radio DJ: Listen to Billie Jean! C'mon down to the C-101 in beautiful Corpus Christi and collect yourself on a brand new Yamaha courtesy of Douglas Motorcycles on North Avenue.

And from all us jocks: Fair is fair!

-Did you hear that? -A Yamaha? Are you serious?

Hey!

We're rich! We are so rich!

-He's worth $10,000. -From your dad?

Only 10.

Wow, straight-As.

President of the Drama Club.

-You're father is the district attorney? -Temporarily. Plans to be attorney general.

So how come you didn't say anything?

You're supposed to be taking your medication. Your father says, 'Please give him his pills.'

I haven't had a pill since I left the house.

Haven't wheezed once.

'No negotiations.' What a hard ass.

-He never negotiates. -He's worried about you.

Not him. Hey! You getting too famous.

I'll buy you a wig.

Ease it down, ease it down.

Here pull it. Pull it.

Don't get me wrong -- I'm real sorry about your son.

But the minute I heard about it I knew the people would sit up there and listen.

You mean come in and buy.

You think it's just the money -- you're wrong.

The average citizen is sick and tired of seeing kids running wild.

Look at this, looks what's been coming in.

See that! Look at that.

That's from all over the country.

Parents, educators, businessmen -- it's John Q public.

And all them voting age.

What's that suppose to mean?

Means if you running for office you better damn well pay attention, because people want the filth cleaned away.

Hell you in law enforcement? Well Do something!

-Why don't you crawl back into the woodwork? -Why don't you do your job?

Can't do it maybe somebody else can.

Simmer down, Lieutenant.

Mr. Pyatt?

-Yes sir. -I appreciate your concern.

Lieutenant -- I want road blocks, helicopters, and additional men assigned.

Amen.

-If it's not a real kidnapping -- -We don't know that, for sure. Do we?

-I do. -For sure?

We have to act on the bases on the worse possible case. Anything else I'd be advocating my responsibilities.

Yes sir.

Jimmy J Radio: And it's the C-101 Billie Jean hotline. Have you seen her?

Call the Judge! Day or night. She's out there somewhere.

This could be your lucky day.

Line 4, You�re on the air!

Billie Jean, I don't feel so good.

I wonder why, you've only had 12 Kit-Kats.

Are you Billie Jean?

You got it bud.

Someone's got to help, Kenny. He's in a lot of trouble.

Hey look it's Billie Jean! Come on you guys.

Let's go! No, man, Billie Jean!

I'll run with you anyday, Billie Jean.

Billie Jean, show us your gun.

(glass breaking in home)

-Get your hands off it! -No. -It's mine!

-Who the hell are you? -I'm Billie Jean.

-You're not her. Get out of here.

-Get your things. We're leaving.

YOU STAY PUT!

Jesus Christ, you are her. Is that your gang or what? Don't bring them in here. I don't want any trouble.

You thirsty? I got some sodas out back.

Kenny going to be spending some time at his grandma's.

(loud ovation erupts)

-Did you guys rob that liquor store in Galveston? -Yeah that was us.

We did not.

-What about that school in Laredo? Did you burn it down? -No way, guy. We don't do schools.

Here you go! Souvenirs from the Billie Jean gang!

-Stop the car it's her! -Who? -Billie Jean! Back there.

You kidding me?

Goddamn!

What in the hell are you doing?

-Making us a down payment on a house. $10000 dollars. -You can't shoot them!

Let go of me! I'm going for the tires.

Try it on.

(bullet enters window)

Holy shit!

-Son of a bitch! -Have you lost you mind?

Get rid of that gun? Just let them go!

Get down! Those are real bullets!

I don't know what's gone on with you.

-I don't want it! -Take the wheel! -You are crazy!

He shot out the tire!

-Oh my god, Putter, your bleeding.

-She's been shot. -No I haven't. -But there's blood.

-Oh my God, Putter, its happened. -It's about time.

Gross.

You keep quiet, Binx. It's wonderful!

Ok. Let it down.

I want you to take it easy. You can stretch out in the back of the car.

When can I get a diaphragm?

I don't know what'll done if you were hurt.

When they have a blizzard, everything is white.

The ground. The sky. Even the air.

And you can't hear anything but the wind.

And the hiss of the snowflakes as they land all around you.

-I was scared. -So was I. -Why were they shooting at us?

-Have you ever been to Vermont? -Sure. Skiing.

Maybe we should go there tonight. I mean all us -- hitchhike.

You can't. Not now. Everybody knows about you.

They want to see you get that money.

They want to see us dead.

Remember Joan of Arc? Why did this have to happen?

I'm glad it happened.

This isn't working.

That's cause we're standing up.

Not us. Putter and Ophelia, I-I have to get them out of this.

What? You going to turn them in?

Whew.

All right, girls, off you feet! Wake up!

-Come on. -Watch your hands!

Surprised? You know how I found you? Billie Jean called me.

-Liar! She wouldn't do that. -She did it.

Now you tell me where she is?

WHERE IS SHE!

Everywhere.

No you getting this all mixed-up. We start stealing cars -- who's going to care about a motor scooter?

We got to have wheels.

It's not stealing. It's borrowing.

What we do -- leave and I.O.U. for a car?

If that's what you want I'll pay for it!

You think this is all a game. Your money let's you get away with anything.

-I'm doing this for you. -You running away from home.

-I can do that without you. -Then do it.

-You not mad at me, you mad at yourself what you did to the girls. -Oh don't tell me what I'm mad at!

Hurry up and get in!

If that's how you want it, then I'm not your hostage any more.

Come on!

Great! I'll see you in jail.

There they are!

RUN!

Oh shit!

Come on!

Through the gates!

Get in! Well get in. What are you waiting for?

I want to tell you something -- Billie Jean called me cause you she was worry about you.

She doesn't want you to get hurt.

Now you have to tell me something.

Is Binx using a real gun?

Lieutenant. We got her.

Billie Jean.

-They all say they're Billie Jean. - Call their parents. Send them home.

Putter Jacks!

Mommy!

Putter, don't. Putter!

Ophelia: Oh my god.

Jimmy J Radio: Where are you Billie Jean? This is C-101, your station, waiting for your call.

-Hello who's this? -Tina.

-Where you calling from, Tina? -Tyler.

Tina from Tyler. You're terrfic. Talk to me Tina.

Billie Jean is the best! Fair is fair!

Fair is fair at C-101.

-Hello who's this? -This is Dave and I think she's hot! Give her the money man!

Are you listening, Billie Jean? There is 608 here. Get over here girl and pick it up.

That's right. It's been pouring in from all over the state.

The C-101's Billie Jean Scooter Fund. You stay out there long enough, you'll have enough to buy your brother ten scooters. HA!

-Line 4, you're on the air. -Me and my girlfriend are cutting our hair off just like you, Billie Jean. Fair is fair.

[Pat Benatar's 'Invincible' song plays]

-You want to go Mexico? -No I can't.

-But they can't touch you down there. -I have to find my brother.

Billie Jean! She's here.

(Loud applause and cheering)

-But it's pouring. -I'll be fine.

Wake up, sleeping beauty.

-Billie Jean. -I was so scared I wouldn't find you.

-Knew you come here. Now you can take over.

-Take over what? -Guarding the hostage.

-Hi. -Hi!

I thought I chased you away.

-I'm sorry I got mad at you. -Everyone gets mad at me.

Nothing makes sense. Everything's crazy now.

Sure it is. That's why you have to be crazier than they are.

-I'm so glad to see you. -That's not crazy.

I was beginning to think... I don't even know who I am anymore.

You're Billie Jean.

Hello? Anybody here?

I want to make a bargain with you, Billie Jean.

You listening?

I want you to turn yourselves in. To me.

I want Lloyd home and safe. And you too.

Damnit.

You listening, Binx? I'll have that scooter fixed up better than new.

We got to end this kids, y'here. We got to end this now.

I want you to pick up the phone and call me and say, 'yes'. Y'here?

Call me please.

Sure like to see that scooter fixed.

(Ringwald's car pulls away)

Better than new.

Billie Jean, we'll do it just the way you want.

I'll give you my word.

But I have to know if that boy is all right.

-Hello this is Lloyd. -How are you doing, son?

I could use a steak.

Hello? Hello?

-It's me again. Was that enough? -That was perfect.

Now Billie Jean, what I want you to do is --

That's all I wanted to say.

(Phone hangs up)

Hello?

Jimmy J Radio: It's Billie Jean Day at Derby Beach. You hear me people. At C-101 makes you apart of it.

Drop what you're doing! Come on down! I don't care what you're doing!

If you can hear my voice you are close enough to get here.

She's live and in person. Come on down and tell it to the Judge!

If your within the sound of my face -- I want to talk to you!

The whole damn state of Texas and she picks this place here.

-There is a reason. What is it? -I don't know.

-Maybe she thought it was symbolic. -Symbolic. Oh shit.

Judge Radio continues: The whole world is listening. And the whole world is waiting.

Come on in Billie Jean. This is your day.

I'm still hurt, damnit. And a bullet is a bullet.

Even if a kid did the shooting.

And I don't buy this toy gun crap!

Those kids are dangerous. You remember that.

Jimmy J Judge radio continues: -What are you doing here? What your name, honey? - Moranda.

Moranda - I love it!

Moranda, tell the Judge, what you think of this Billie Jean thing?

I believe she's the toughest thing that happened around here.

-What are you doing here? -Hey buddy this my beach! And I want all these people out of here.

(crowd boos in anger)

Except Billie Jean. She can stay and watch me surf.

Kind of a heavy attitude. I think there.

I don't have the slightest idea what she wants to say. She can recite the Gettysburg Address for all I care.

Move back now!

Get your hands off me!

-You should we try to clear them out? -Nah this is what she wants.

-You should had cordon off the beach. -They would had came in on surf boards.

-You think this is pretty funny. -Mr. Muldaur ... you want to tell all these kids to go home that's fine by me.

When a riot starts I hope you can run pretty fast.

-Thanks for the party. -This wasn't my idea. It was Billie Jean's. Hope to God she shows up.

-She gave her word. -I bet she's already here.

-Love it! -So far out!

Here it goes.

-Where's the scooter? -I don't know they were hunting a new mirror.

What are they doing here?

-Who sent sharp-shooters? -I did.

What are you doing? You're crazy!

Those kids are the ones that are crazy. I need insurance and your cooperation, Lieutenant.

-I'm a cop, Mr. Muldaur. You're a politician! And you're not running for office here.

Put down those weapons. Open the bolts and give me the clips.

I see her.

You just sit and let her walk on in.

Where's the scooter?

I see the scooter.

Far out.

It's not her! It's not Billie Jean -- It's her brother!

No, no.

Shut up, Hubie.

It's her brother! It's her brother! He's wearing a dress!

It's a trick! You little faggot!

Will you shut up, dork!

NO!

Binx! Stop!

Got the camera on her. Billie Jean...

What do you want?

You got no business with me.

You're the one the blame. You're the one going around thinking you're so damn hot.

-Who paid? -What?

Who paid, Mr. Pyatt? Was it you?

You still want the money? That what you came here for? Why didn't you say so? Why didn't you say so?

I got the money right over here.

You giving me the money. Now?

-It's a real shame what happened. Just got out of hand is all. -Who paid for the scooter?

What difference does it? The whole thing was an accident.

WHO PAID!

I did.

-For your boy.

Look... no need to count this. Little more, little less.

Just take this... for your trouble.

You pig. You don't even know what a pig you are.

For trouble? Or to keep my mouth shut? Or maybe for a few minutes in your room upstairs -- How much is that worth to you, Mr. Pyatt? Tell us!

-Everyone is listening. -Nobody forced you up there.

You knew damn well what you were doing.

What about our lessons?

'Pay as you go. Earn as you learn.'

-What were you going to teach me, Mr. Pyatt? -You lying piece of trash!

You said, 'I was going to love it.

Love being touched by a man like you.'

I'm sick and tired of your mouth you, little slut! It's over!

We're finished!

IT'S OVER!

You're right it's over with.

I can learn to live with it.

But I can't take all this.

Here's your change.

You can keep your money. Go buy somebody else.

Holy christ.

Hubie? Hubie! Where are you, boy? I need your help.

Get some water!

Are you happy? Are you satisfied now!

Get some water here!

What you all standing here for?

Let's get some water before the whole place goes up!

Someone get me some help. Call the fire department..

What you standing here for? What you looking at? Get some help here!

[Pat Benatar's 'Invincible' outro music]

Listen you said it was cold. But this is ridiculous!

Far out.