Next scene takes place in the bar, where the reception is still going on. Everyone’s been having a good time, although there’s been a lot of talk about the reappearance of Larry. Different people have been taking a turn at the microphone and Elaine had just gotten up to sing a song to Raymond. It was that song that’d been so popular lately, by that band Uncle Cracker. Elaine was singing about how there’d never be another like her and how she was swimming through his veins like a fish in the sea, when Ally and Larry returned to the bar. Larry hadn’t really wanted to return, but Ally had insisted, knowing that she wanted to say her goodbyes to John.

They walked over and joined John and Nelle at their table.

“Hey, guys. Still here? When are you two planning on getting on your way? In fact, what time does your plane leave?” Ally asked them.

“We’re not in any rush. We’re staying in town tonight and flying out in the morning,” John said. “Hey, you owe me a dance before the night is over, ok?”

“Next song I will,” Ally said, with a smile.

Nelle turned to Larry, asking “and do I get to dance with you?”

“Actually, I’m going to sing the next song. Can we do it later?” Larry asked, as Ally and John both turned to look at him with open mouths. Larry got up and walked to the stage, taking the microphone from Elaine, who had just finished her song.

“Now, what is he up to?” Ally muttered to John, as he led her to the dancefloor. She watched him whisper something to Vonda, at the piano, who in turn said something to the rest of the band. And then they started playing and Larry began to sing.

It’s now or never, come hold me tight

Kiss me my darling, be mine tonight

Tomorrow will be too late, it’s now or never

My love won’t wait.

Some of the people in the bar starting laughing because Larry was up there, playing it up for all he was worth, singing that incredibly hokey Elvis Presley tune.

He went down on one knee, with one hand clasped to his chest, and continued,

When I first saw you with your smile so tender

My heart was captured, my soul surrendered

I’d spend a lifetime waiting for the right time

Now that you’re near the time is here at last

He continued to make pantomime motions as he sang. “Look at him! He’s making a fool of himself!” Ally said to John, and she ducked her head in embarrassment.

“I think he’s trying to give you a message, Ally,” John said softly, as Larry continued to sing, his glance never wavering from Ally.

It’s now or never, come hold me tight

Kiss me my darlin, be mine tonight

Tomorrow will be too late, it’s now or never

My love won’t wait

Just like a willow, we would cry an ocean

If we lost true love and sweet devotion

Your lips excite me, let your arms invite me

For who knows when we’ll meet again this way

“I’d better go get him off that stage, before I’m so embarrassed I can’t face anybody,” Ally said to John. “Thanks for the dance, and John, I want you to know, just how happy I am for you. You deserve it.”

“Well, Ally, don’t forget that conversation we had in my office just the other day. It looks to me as if just as much happiness is right within your reach. You should go for it.”

“We’ll see,” was all Ally replied, as she turned to walk toward the stage. She couldn’t help laughing herself, because the image of Larry up there was so comical.

It’s now or never, come hold me tight

Kiss me my darling, be mine tonight

Tomorrow will be too late, it’s now or never

My love won’t wait.

Ally reached up and grabbed Larry’s hand, pulling him down off the stage. “Come on, you, I think you’ve embarrassed us both enough for one night. It’s time to go.”

And without a question, Larry followed Ally out onto the street.

Just outside the set, Robert and Calista looked at each other and Calista couldn’t help laughing. “Robert, you idiot! Do you have any idea how foolish you just looked, singing that hokey song, and making all those ridiculous gestures? Those weren’t in the script!”

Robert said, “I know, but what could I do -- David had the song in the script. Figured I might as well do it up right!” and he grinned at Calista, disarming her completely. She laughed out loud.

They turned to go back onto the set, and for the first time since Robert had returned, there was a little bit of camaraderie between the two of them, just like before.