ON THE TOWN
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Sam walked through Central Park. It was one of her favorite places in the entire world. When she was in college, she would take the subway uptown, walk around the park and clear her head. As she approached Wollman Rink, she thought about the last month. It was all so confusing, never had she felt this way for a man. Little AJ had left Webb and caught up to Sam, where is that music coming from? Little AJ wondered as he looked around for a band. Little AJ watched as Sam looked over at the people skating and she began….
"I don't know how to love him.
What to do, how to move him.
I've been changed, yes really changed.
In these past few days, when I've seen myself,
I seem like someone else.
I don't know how to take this.
I don't see why he moves me.
He's a man. He's just a man.
And I've had so many men before,
In very many ways,
He's just one more.
Should I bring him down?
Should I scream and shout?
Should I speak of love,
Let my feelings out?
I never thought I'd come to this.
What's it all about?
Don't you think it's rather funny,
I should be in this position.
I'm the one who's always been
So calm, so cool, no lover's fool,
Running every show.
He scares me so.
I never thought I'd come to this.
What's it all about?
Yet, if he said he loved me,
I'd be lost. I'd be frightened.
I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope.
I'd turn my head. I'd back away.
I wouldn't want to know.
He scares me so.
I want him so.
I love him so."
Poor Miss Sam, I wonder who she is talking about? She looks sad. Maybe if she bought one of those balloons it would make her smile. Too bad she can't hear me, I would tell her that would do it. Oh wow, there's Mr. Webb, what's he doing here?
"Danaher," Webb called out.
"Webb, how did you find me?" Sam asked.
"I'm a spy, remember." Webb chuckled. "That day in London, you mentioned you liked to watch the skaters when you were in college."
"Oh," Sam replied and turned back to the skaters.
"Danaher, would you like to take a walk?" Webb asked and held out his hand.
Oh this is gonna get mushy. I don't want to see this. Little AJ said and ran off. He ended up on the other side of the park. Hey, that's mommy and daddy! That horse is cool.
"Bud, this is so much fun." Harriet laughed.
"I'm glad you suggested it." Bud replied.
"You're not tired are you?" Harriet asked.
"I'm fine, as long as I'm with you," Bud replied.
More music? Little AJ thought. Where is it coming from? What are they doing?
"Well, Bud all I can say is…" Harriet began and Bud soon joined.
Wherever
we go, whatever we do,
we're gonna go through it together.
We may not go far, but sure as a star,
wherever we are, it's together.
Wherever I go I know he goes.
Wherever I go I know she goes.
No fits, no fights, no feuds
and no egos, Amigos, together!
Through thick and through thin,
all out or all in.
And whether it's win, place or show.
With you for me and me for you,
we'll muddle through whatever we do.
Together, wherever we go.
Together
Together
Wherever
Wherever
Together, wherever we go!
"Bud, I love you very much," Harriet said.
"I love you too." Bud replied.
Oh, what is it with these grownups? I gotta get out of here. They are going to kiss too. Little AJ groaned and ran towards Fifth Avenue. As he ran down Fifth Avenue, he stopped dead in his tracks in front of FAO Schwartz. Out front was a child's size Mercedes 450SL. It would be much easier to get around in this, Little AJ thought as he hopped in the car and drove off. Cutting in and out around the masses of people, Little AJ made it down Fifth Avenue and saw Gunny and Ashlyn looking in the window at Tiffany's. Hey Uncle Gunny, Miss Ashlyn look at me! Little AJ called out as he sped by. Naturally, they did not even hear him. Little AJ turned around and drove back to them.
"This store has some beautiful things," Gunny remarked looking in the window.
"It's nice, a lot of flash for too much cash if you ask me." Ashlyn replied.
"Hey Doc, there's something I have to tell you," Gunny began…
I get no kick from champagne
Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
So tell me why should it be true
That I get a kick out of you
Some like the perfume from Spain
I'm sure that if I took even one sniff
It would bore me terrifically too
But I get a kick out of you
Some like the bop-type refrain
I'm sure that if, I heard even one riff
It would bore me terrifically too
But I get a kick out of you
Some they may go for cocaine
I'm sure that if, I took even one sniff
It would bore me terrifically too
But I get a kick out of you
I get a kick every time I see you standing there before me
I get a kick though it's clear to see, you obviously do not adore me
I get no kick in a plane
Flying too high with some gal in the sky
Is my idea of nothing to do
But I get a kick out of you
"Oh Gunny not only do I adore you, but you have to know. That first night when I went to your apartment to check your bandages, it was as if everything just snapped inside of me." Ashlyn said.
"Snapped inside of you?" Gunny asked.
"Oh, yes." Ashlyn smiled…
Never could carry a tune
Never knew where to start
You came along, when everything was wrong
And put a song in my heart
Dear when you smiled at me
I heard a melody
It haunted me from the start
Something inside of me, started a symphony
Zing! Went the strings of my heart
'Twas like a breath of spring
Heard a robin sing
'Bout a nest set apart
All nature seemed to be, in perfect harmony
Zing! Went the strings of my heart
Your eyes made skies blue again
What else could I do again
Keep repeating through again
I love you, I love you
I still recall the thrill
Guess I always will
I hoped will never depart
All nature seemed to be, in perfect harmony
Zing! Went the strings of my heart
Before he would have to witness another kiss, Little AJ quickly took off. He rode down a bit and ended up at the Empire State Building. He remembered that's where his Godparents were going
THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING.
He parked his little car and ran inside, up the elevators to the top. Once he was there he started looking for his Auntie Mac and Uncle Harm. There they are. They are standing so close to each other, what's Uncle Harm's hand doing there? He never puts his arm around her waist.
"Mac, are you cold?" Harm asked pulling her closer.
"I'm okay," Mac replied. "This view is amazing."
"Yeah it is," Harm said looking at Mac.
"Harm," Mac laughed and kissed him.
Oh not again, Little AJ groaned. I never ever saw them do that before. Auntie Mac is looking funny at Uncle Harm, what's she saying?
Mac looked deeply into Harm's face…
Perhaps I had a wicked childhood
Perhaps I had a miserable youth
But somewhere in my wicked, miserable past
There must have been a moment of truth
For here you are, standing there, loving me
Whether or not you should
So somewhere in my youth or childhood
I must have done something good
Nothing comes from nothing
Nothing ever could
So somewhere in my youth or childhood
I must have done something good
Something good
Harm kissed Mac and looked into her eyes…
You are my lucky
star.
I saw you from, afar.
Two lovely eyes at me,
They were gleaming,beaming
I was starstruck.
You're all my lucky charms.
I'm lucky in your arms.
You've opened heaven?sportal
Here on earth, for this poor mortal.
You are my lucky star.
Oh they are going to kiss again, AJ thought and covered his eyes. I can't take anymore of this. I'm going. Little AJ left them kissing at the Empire State Building, he decided to see what else he could find. He went down to his Mercedes which was still parked out front. Surprisingly, it was the only car in the area that did not have a love note from one of New York's finest. Those love notes usually start at around $50.
After Little AJ left Mac and Harm he drove around and saw Bobbie and Sturgis walking hand in hand.
"What a coup that was, I had no idea there was a Monet exhibit." Sturgis remarked.
"Those gardens at Giverny are so beautiful." Bobbie replied.
"They weren't the most beautiful things in the museum." Sturgis smiled.
"Thank you, that's probably the nicest thing anyone has every said to me." Bobbie replied.
Oh here's that music again, this has got to be one of the silliest places.
"Bobbie, I've been thinking a lot lately," Sturgis began…
You were meant for me
I was meant for you!
Nature patterned you, an' when she was done
You were all the sweet things rolled in one!
You're like a plaintive melody
that never lets me free
I'm content, the angels must have sent you
And they meant you just for me!
You . . . were . . . meant . . . for me!
I . . . was . . . meant . . . for you!
I'm content,
The angels must have sent you
And they meant you
Just for me!
"Sturgis, there is only one thing I have to say." Bobbie replied.
"If you're going to tell me that it's a mistake, I don't want to know." Sturgis interrupted.
"Don't interrupt me," Bobbie stated, "All I was going to say…"
You made me love you
I didn't wanna
do it
I didn't wanna do it
You made me want you
And all the time you knew it
I guess you always knew it
You made me happy sometimes
You made me glad
But there were times
You made me feel so bad
You made me cry for
I didn't wanna tell you
I didn't wanna tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do
Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie, gimmie what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
That I'd die for
You know you made me love you
They kissed and continued walking back to the hotel. Little AJ couldn't get away from them fast enough. He was breaking speed records as he tried to get away from these adults. He went back towards Lincoln Center. Lincoln Center of the Performing Arts is home to 12 world renowned art companies. The fifteen acre complex has a wonderful fountain in the center where people gather before seeing an event, to listen to an occasional outdoor concert or see an impromptu dance recital. It was at this fountain that Tiner and Coates were sitting and talking.
Finally, some normal grownups. Little AJ thought as he approached them. That fountain is cool, what's Miss Jenfer throwing in there?
"Thanks for the penny, Jason." Coates said.
"What did you wish for?" Tiner asked.
"A lot of different things," Coates smiled.
"Anything you'd like to share?" Tiner asked.
"Why don't you make a wish?" Coates suggested.
"My wish already came true." Tiner smiled.
Little AJ just slapped his palm against his forehead, this is not happening again. Uncle Jason is goofy too. Miss Jenfer has a silly look in her eyes, maybe she's got a sick eye like I did that time. Uncle Jason is kissing her, ewww. After they broke their kiss, they began…
Every kiss, every hug
Seems to act just like a drug
You're getting to be a habit with me
Let me stay in your arms
I'm addicted to your charms
You're getting to be a habit with me
I used to think your love was something I could take or leave alone
But now I couldn't do without my supply
I need you for my own
Oh, I can't break away
I must have you everyday
As regularly as coffee or tea
You've got me in your clutches and I can't break free
You're getting to be a habit with me
Little AJ didn't stay to watch them kiss again. He was getting a bit tired and figured he would head back to the hotel and take a nap in mommy and daddy's room. They won't mind, I've slept in their room before. As he arrived at the hotel and looked around, he spotted his Uncle AJ and Miss Meredith walking though the lobby as well. Uncle AJ, here I am. Why can't anyone see me? What are they talking about?
"I'm glad we went down to Ground Zero," Meredith said.
"It's a solemn and sobering experience," AJ replied.
"I remember when the towers went up," Meredith reminisced.
"Hard to believe that in a blink of an eye, it was all gone." AJ said. "It makes you realize not to take anything for granted."
"That is so true," Meredith replied.
"I just have to tell you…" AJ began.
You're the top! You're the Colosseum,
You're the top! You're the Louvre
Museum,
You're a melody from a symphony by Strauss,
You're a Bendel bonnet, a Shakespeare sonnet,
You're Mickey Mouse.
You're the Nile, You're the Tow'r of Pisa,
You're the smile on the Mona Lisa.
I'm a worthless check, a total wreck, a flop,
But if, Baby, I'm the bottom,
You're the top!
You're the top! You're Mahatma Ghandi.
You're the top! You're Napolean brandy.
You're the purple light of a summer night in Spain,
You're the National Gall'ry, You're Garbo's sal'ry,
You're cellophane.
You're sublime, You're a turkey dinner.
You're the time of the Derby
winner.
I'm a toy balloon that is fated soon to pop.
But if, Baby, I'm the bottom,
You're the top!
AJ twirled Meredith around the lobby, Little AJ was amazed that this was actually happening and no one even minded. Meredith then looked at AJ and continued…
You're the top! You're a Waldorf salad.
You're the top! You're a Berlin
ballad.
You're a baby grand of a lady and a gent.
You're an old dutch master, You're Mrs. Aster,
You're Pepsodent.
You're romance, You're the steppes of Russia,
You're the pants on a Roxy usher.
I'm a lazy lout that's just about to stop,
But if Baby, I'm the bottom,
You're the top!
You're the top! You're a dance in Bali.
You're the top! You're a hot tamale.
You're an angel, you simply too, too, too diveen,
You're a Botticelli, You're Keats, You're Shelley,
You're Ovaltine.
You're a boon, You're the dam at Boulder,
You're the moon over Mae West's shoulder.
I'm a nominee of the G.O.P.
But if, Baby, I'm the bottom,
You're the top!
Little AJ just shook his head, and the rest of the group walked into the lobby. They had returned from the various points around the city. As they walked to the elevators there was a silence among them that spoke volumes. They were just about to get into the elevator when the manager approached them.
"How was your afternoon?" He asked.
"Wonderful, great, exciting," They chorused.
"Good to hear. Now you have reservations at Tavern on the Green at six and tickets for Les Miserables at 8." He said.
They all just looked at each other, who was their benefactor?
"I guess we should get ready and meet back down here at 5:45." AJ instructed the group. They all agreed, got into the elevator and went to their respective suites.
A short while later, the men were ready and met at the bar.
"You got one too." Harm said pointing to Webb.
"I returned to my room and there was a tux in the closet." Webb replied.
"I've never worn a tux before." Gunny said.
"You all look dapper." AJ said.
"Sir, is this tie right?" Tiner asked.
"You know if we were left tuxes, I wonder what the women are going to be wearing." Sturgis mused.
"What can I get you gentlemen?" The bartender asked. Each man placed his drink order and tried to make small talk while they waited.
"It's 5:30," Gunny said. "You think they'll be on time?
"Of course they won't." AJ laughed.
"So, are you men waiting for your significant others?" The bartender asked.
"Well, my wife is upstairs," Bud replied.
"And the rest of you?" He asked.
They just looked at each other, not knowing exactly how to respond.
"Well, you know there's nothing like having that special someone." The bartender smiled.
"Women, they are gonna make us late." Webb stated.
"True, but there's nothing like them," Harm smiled.
Here we go again, Little AJ thought. Mommy and Daddy get angry when I sing my Barney songs and yet all these grownups do is sing and spin around. Unbelievable. AJ watched as the group of men sang about women.
There is nothin' like a dame,
Nothin' in the world,
There is nothin' you can name
That is anythin' like a dame!
We feel restless, we feel blue,
We feel lonely and in grief,
We feel ev'ry kind of feelin',
But the feelin' of relief
We feel hungry as the wolf felt
When he met Red Hiding-hood
What don't we feel?
We don't feel good!
There is nothin' like a dame,
Nothin' in the world,
There is nothin' you can name
That is anythin' like a dame!
Nothin' else was built the same,
Nothin' in the world
As the soft and wavy frame
Like the silhouette of a dame!
There is absolutely nothin' like a frame of a dame.
There is nothin' you can name
That is anythin' like a
dame!
As the men finished the women were getting off the elevator.
"Your gowns are beautiful," Mac said.
"So is yours, that color is perfect for you." Harriet replied.
"Does anyone know where they came from?" Coates asked.
"I cannot believe I am in this get up." Sam sighed.
"Sam, you look beautiful," Ashlyn laughed.
"Ladies, I suggest we go meet the men." Meredith advised.
"The men," They all sighed.
We expect everyone of our crowd to make fun
Of our proud protestations of faith in romance,
And they'll say we're naïve as a babe to believe
Every fable we hear from a person in pants.
Fearlessly we'll face them and argue their doubts away,
Loudly we'll sing about flowers in spring,
Flatly we'll stand on our little flat feet and say
Love is a grand and a beautiful thing!
We're not ashamed to reveal
The world famous feelin' we
feel.
We're as corny as Kansas in
August,
We're as normal as blueberry pie.
No more a smart little girl with no heart,
We found us wonderful guys!
We're in a conventional dither,
With a conventional star in our eyes.
And you will note there's a lump in the throat
When we speak of the wonderful guys!
We're as trite and as gay as a daisy in May,
A cliché comin' true!
We're bromidic and bright
As a moon-happy night
Pourin' light on the dew!
We're as corny as Kansas in
August,
High as a flag on the Fourth of July!
If you'll excuse an expression we use,
We're in love, we're in love,
We're in love, we're in love,
We're in love with wonderful guys!
Little AJ thought his head would explode. These people were crazy. He had taken all about all he could for one day. He watched as the grownups walked out of the hotel and into the waiting limos. Little AJ sat there shaking his head.
BACK TO REALITY
"Hey, how are you feeling?" Ashlyn said to the waking child.
"Fine, can I have some apple joose?" Little AJ asked.
"Sure," Ashlyn smiled and handed him the cup.
"We're my mommy?" Little AJ asked.
"She's at work," Ashlyn replied.
"She got a horse ride." Little AJ murmured and went back to sleep.
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Song list:
I Don't Know How to Love Him (Jesus Christ Superstar) Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
Together, Where ever we go (Gypsy) - by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim
I Get A Kick Out Of You (Anything Goes) - Cole Porter
Zing Went The Strings of My Heart (Thumbs Up) James F. Hanley - Although Judy Garland made it famous.
Something Good (The Sound Of Music) – Rodgers and Hammerstein
You Are My Lucky Star (Broadway Melody 1936) Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown
You Were Meant For Me (Broadway Melody 1929) Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown
You Made Me Love You (Broadway Melody 1938) James V. Monaco and Joseph McCarthy
You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me (42nd Street) – Al Dubin and Harry Warren
You're The Top – (Anything Goes) – Cole Porter
There Is Nothin' Like A Dame (South Pacific) Rodgers and Hammerstein
I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy (South Pacific) Rodgers and Hammerstein