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What can I do?

Thank you.

Thank you.

Marie, the dawn is breaking.

Thank you.

Did Frances get back yet? Not yet. She had a lot of things to do in Honolulu.

I haven't heard a word from Bobby for about three weeks now. I hope nothing's

wrong.

Don't worry, Rita.

I'm sure everything's fine. Frances is on her way back now with a letter from

Bobby for sure.

Don't you get enough letters from all those other guys?

Oh, hush, Lona.

Well, Hal, the first trick through here in three days, and guess who gets him?

Did I get any mail, Frances?

Didn't I get any mail?

How come Rita always gets letters?

What does she have that I don't?

I'm sorry, sweetheart.

It's from Rita's fiancé.

It's more a dressy deceased.

Oh, how terrible.

He was all she lived for.

Dearest Bobby, I've decided to stay on here in Honolulu.

I've taken a job with the local USO chapter.

It makes me feel so much closer to you and to the whole war effort.

I like to feel I'm doing my share, too.

What little money I can save will help pay the down payment on our house in

Monterey.

God, I can't wait for this stinking war to end.

I'm so afraid for your life.

I pray for your safe return to me every night.

Oh, Bobby, I miss you so much.

I don't know what I'd ever do without you.

Truman says the war in the Pacific could end any day now.

Who knows?

I think that it's going to take a very drastic measure to stop the Japanese

All I can do is trust in God that everyone will return soon and unharmed.

Love forever and always, Rita.

I'm so sorry Rita.

I know how much Bobby meant to you.

I don't really think this is the best place for you anymore.

You should go back stateside.

Get that beauty salon you've always talked about getting.

Any place, Rita.

Any place but here.

You've got to try to get your mind off Bobby.

If you stay, every man in a uniform that walks through here could be a

substitute for Bobby.

If that happens, you'll never get over him.

You'll always be hurt.

Don't worry, honey.

Everything will be alright.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Dreams come true in blue

of all the years.

And my dreams come true in

blue of all the years.

The fleet's in. The fleet's in.

Now, slow down, Suki. Just say it slowly so I can understand you.

The fleet is in.

Oh, I see. The fleet is in.

The fleet's in!

Oh, very good, Suki! You want us to get house ready, Mom?

Yes, thank you, Suki. Oh, first I want you to help Rita pack. She's leaving us

today. Yes, ma 'am.

Well, you heard it, girls. We're finally going to get busy and it's about time.

Now, I want you all to get ready as soon as possible.

But first, make sure you all say goodbye to Rita.

Right, Mona?

I'd be glad to say goodbye to Rita any time.

This is Francis' place you're taking me to.

Oh, it's just the best little whorehouse you ever saw.

About 15 miles this side of Honolulu. Ain't that right, guys?

Yeah. Rita's there.

I just got put on shore patrol.

Can you believe that?

Uh, well, all you gotta do is sneak over to Francis'. That shouldn't be too

hard. No, I don't know, Jack.

If I get caught, that could really screw up my liberty.

But I'll think of something.

I just want everybody to know, when we get to Francis', I got dibs on Rita.

Here he goes again. Rita, Rita, Rita. That's all you ever talk about, Gus.

Give us a break.

Oh, but Rita's beautiful.

She'll be so happy to see me.

You just wait and see.

She told me she loves me.

She probably tells that to everybody.

She's a whore.

Why can't you get that through your thick skull?

She's not a whore.

Whores are dirty and mean.

Rita's not like that at all.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say it that way.

Let's just get the hell off this boat and go have a good time, okay?

Yeah.

Sure, Jack.

I didn't mean to blow up, but you know how I feel about Rita.

You about ready, kid?

Yeah, ready as I'll ever be.

Hey, Jack, this is my first time.

I just want everything to be just right.

Hey, well, listen, if you don't hurry up, those Marines from Company B are

beginning to be in line ahead of us.

Now, you don't want floppy seconds your first time, do you?

Better get out of here. Hey, one of them snake and marines might get to my Rita

first.

Rita!

Rita!

Hey, Gus, wait up.

I know we've had our differences in the past, but I think down deep you're a

pretty swell gal.

So long, Gloria.

I'll always miss that Texas accent of yours and the way you used to laugh.

It always made me happy when I was feeling low.

I'll miss you too, Rita.

You take care.

You're a great kid.

I hope you find that special guy you're looking for.

Thanks, Rita.

You've always been my favorite.

Always there to depend on for everything.

I'll miss you so very much.

You'll be sure and right.

Keep me posted on all the good news, promise?

Okay, I promise.

That's got the address of the place where I'll be staying in San Francisco.

Until I get settled.

I hope you find someone to replace me soon.

No one could ever replace you, Rita. You know that.

Hey.

Now you listen here.

Okay. You know you always got a place if you need.

You've all been the dearest of friends.

I'll miss you all.

Bye.

Hey, they're here.

It looks like Jack and Gus and some new kid.

Oh, poor Gus.

He's really going to be shocked when he finds out Rita's gone.

Okay, girls, get up off your asses. Time to go to work.

Hey, Jack.

Oh, Francis.

Oh, Gus.

Francis.

Hope you boys remembered your money this time.

Come on in, make yourselves at home.

Girls, look at who's here.

Hey, where's Rita?

Come on over to the bar, Gus. I'll buy you a drink.

How you doing, sailor?

I'm doing just fine.

You miss me?

What do you think?

You said you'd write.

Fighting a war is a hard job, baby.

Where is Rita?

I don't know how you're going to break the news to Gus, but she left for good

about ten minutes ago.

He probably passed her on the way in.

Holy cow.

Hey, who's your pal?

That's Phil.

I better save him from Mona.

Hey, you can't drink those things like that, Gus.

You're putting six kinds of rum mixed with 150 proof Hawaiian Okula Howe into

that stomach of yours.

Shit, man. You could run a Jap Zero halfway to the moon on that stuff.

Come on, slow down, huh?

Where's Rita?

Ralph.

This is Phil. He's a friend of mine.

Hi. It's his first time in a whorehouse.

Oh, I'm sorry. Francis is out.

So it's your first time here, huh? Yes, ma 'am.

Actually, it's my first time, period.

Well, we'll have to take extra special care of you.

You're a regular, Jack. Who do you think should be his first, huh?

Well, there's Mona, but she's a little bit too hot for a first -timer.

What do you think about Terry?

What about her, Phil? Do you like her? Yeah, yeah, I like her.

Good. Terry, it should be then. Come on, Phil, I'll introduce you.

Get up, Terry. Look presentable. Now, this is this boy's first time, so I want

you to give that special Terry touch, all right?

Sure thing, Frances.

But he looks a little green.

No, he'll be okay. He's just a little nervous. It's his first time, remember?

Phil, this is Terry. She'll take good care of you.

Pleased to meet you.

Thanks a lot, Frances.

Okay, hot stuff.

You gonna be all right?

Yeah, I bet a few drinks is all.

Point me in the right direction.

Come on, big boy. This way.

So is this really your first time, kid?

Yes, ma 'am.

Should I get undressed now?

Sure, if you want to.

Or I'll do it for you, if you like.

I don't care.

Mostly I like watching you get undressed.

Is that okay?

You paid for it, kid.

You can do what you want.

You shouldn't be too hard to please.

Well, there's one down.

You're best friend, right, Gus?

Yeah, sure, Jack.

We've been through a lot together.

Coral Sea, Midway.

So I'm going to give it to you straight.

Rita's gone.

Donna told me that she had to leave.

the islands because of a funeral.

Donna told me to tell you that she really did love you.

I guess you were right, Gus.

That Rita was quite a gal.

Rita.

Did she leave in a dress or anything?

No, Gus.

She had to leave in a hurry.

She couldn't leave any information as to where she'd be staying.

Sorry.

Come on, cheer up.

Hey, look at all those dames over there.

Surely there's someone that could replace Rita.

No one could replace Rita.

She told me men would fly in from all over the world just to see her.

She even told me about this English fire, stole a spitfire, flew all the way

from China last year.

All the way from China.

That's what she said.

Look, I know Rita was a whore, but to me and a lot of other guys, she was the

world.

I know you just made up that stuff about her loving me, but thanks anyway.

You gonna stay here at the bar all night?

My buddy here, he's pretty upset about Rita.

Go fuck her, Jack. Get out of here.

You gonna be okay?

Yeah. Just leave me alone. I'll be all right.

Come on, Jack.

I really did miss you.

Nobody does me the way you do.

You know that.

It's been a long 18 months, Donna.

I've really been thinking a lot about you.

Let's cut the small talk and take a walk.

Donna, I've been waiting a long time for this.

Me too, baby.

You look great.

Jack, you're the only one that can really send me.

Is that a pistol in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?

Oh.

I'm so hot for you, Jack.

Let's do it.

How am I doing down there?

Doing just fine, kid. You'll be ready any second.

Sorry about passing out like that.

Must have been the hooch.

Oh, it's all right.

Don't let it bother you.

I

think

you're ready, kid.

Just lie back on the bed.

I'll do everything.

Wait a minute.

Before you put it in, why do you keep calling me kid?

When we're through here, I won't call you kid anymore.

But till then, kid, no more questions.

You're the best, Jack.

You're the best.

Babe.

Are you about ready to come, baby?

Just about.

She can go in my mouth if you want.

Hey, Gus.

How are you feeling?

I'm feeling a little better now.

Good. Hey, it's your turn now, Gus.

Take a look at Mona over there.

Go on, look at her.

She's beautiful.

You know, I was just talking to her and she thinks you're cute.

Really. Go on over to her.

I just want Rita.

Are you telling me that all you're going to do is sit here and get drunk and

feel sorry for yourself?

I don't want anybody but Rita.

Oh, Gus, you're impossible.

Well, how does it feel, kid?

You're a man now.

Is that all there is to it?

Yeah, that was fun.

Let's do it some more.

Hey, wait a minute.

You only paid for one time.

Oh, kid.

Rita. Where's Rita?

Malcolm is here.

You. Hello, Francis.

Have you seen Rita?

She's gone.

Left for good.

My Rita's gone?

It's tragic.

Flew all the way from the Philippines.

And now this.

It's a bloody shame.

You the guy that flew all the way from China to see her last year?

That's me, all right. Malcolm Rogers, RAF.

Pleased to meet you.

Gus McGee, U .S. Navy.

Did you know Rita? Was she the one who told you that?

Sure.

Rita and I go way back.

I'll buy you a drink.

Don't mind if I do.

I've got some soda. Make that a double.

Well, looks like we have a great fan club here. Why don't you have your

over by the couch? I want you to meet somebody.

Come on, you two.

Don't you ever get tired? I'm getting sore.

I'm just getting started.

Huh?

Anybody want to see some movies? I just got them in town and they're supposed to

be real hot.

When I'm supposed to have a big Hollywood star in it.

You want to see the films?

Yeah, Francis has the best connection for stag movies. They're even made in

Hollywood. You want it?

Should be sitting here the rest of the day. Let's do it.

You got it. Pull it out.

Oh, Mona.

The film's by the projector. You remember how to thread it?

Remember to turn it off this time.

Oh, Suki, there's a new girl coming around shortly that I met in town. Do me

favor and show her around, introduce her to the girls, then send her to my room.

I want to have a little private talk with her.

Yes. I think I'll take a nap.

Boy, it sure is a good thing I never knew what I was missing.

I would have been miserable out there in that damn Pacific.

Just like all those other guys.

All they ever talk about is pussy, pussy, pussy.

Now I know why.

Can I help you?

My name is June Matthews. I met Frances in town, and she told me to come see her

about a job.

My name is Donna.

You can just leave your bags right here. Suki will take care of them for you.

Suki?

Mom wants to see a new girl right away.

All right.

Go ahead.

Don't be frightened. Everything will work out okay.

I'm real glad you decided to give us a try.

Have you met the other girl?

Only Donna and her friend Jack.

They both were very kind.

Yes, they both are.

Donna's my number one girl around here. You stay on her good side and you won't

have any problems.

I'd like to see your body. Would you mind taking your clothes off? No, not at

all.

Turn around.

Would you take your hat off?

You're a very pretty girl.

Do you mind?

No.

Nice.

Very nice for him.

Rosie. Rosie.

Oh.

What an ending.

Come on.

Come on. Come on. He's out. You can come out.

Oh, yeah.

I've had a hard day.

Get on the bed. I'll give you a massage.

Here. Just put your head right over there. Drop your chin down.

Oh, you've got a beautiful head.

That's just right.

Oh, my dogs.

There you go.

And that is... Right in there.

Oh, I never did that.

Hey, look what I brought.

Halfway around the world.

I haven't seen this stuff since 39.

She looks like Elizabeth Taylor.

No, that's Loretta Young.

She ain't no Elizabeth Taylor.

Where did Tim go?

He looks like he enjoys what he's doing.

If he does it any good, he'll always be getting paid for it, honey.

Look at those eyes. Look at that.

He's enjoying what he's doing. Look at that.

There you are, Malcolm.

You ever done anything like this before?

No, I haven't.

How do you feel about it?

Fine. It feels good.

Tell you what.

Okay, just lie back.

Close your eyes.

Just relax.

Now, don't try to think about anything or figure anything out. Just feel.

Let yourself feel right here.

Oh.

Naughty girl.

That doesn't seem so naughty to me.

My mama told me it was impolite to talk with my mouth full.

Well, don't let it be impolite then.

Look at those nice tits.

Do you want to see some nice tits?

in Texas. He's 42 years old.

And he had never had anybody suck his dick before.

Oh, those are nice.

Aren't they something?

Oh, now you make me forget all about Rita.

That's real good.

Nice and pink and hot.

Oh, yeah?

What you gonna do?

Sad sack returns in just a moment.

Smokers, you be the judge and tell us if we're right or wrong.

We think that when you light a cigarette, you want the deep -down

rich, fragrant tobacco.

So instead of making a too -do about throat irritation and medical claims

smoking, why don't we just talk to you about tobacco?

Ah,

I've got to take a leak.

Sorry. Hey, Gus.

Hey, is that you under there?

There's a moon -kissed lagoon where

we will meet tonight.

The war's over.

We can go home now.

Yeah, I tried to. By the way, where's that piggerita?

Hell, I don't know. I haven't fucked her in months. Hey, Jack, bring over a

couple shots here.

Just a minute, jarhead. You're talking about the woman I love.

Is that right?

You know something?

You're great.

I think you're great, too.

Yeah!

Let's get married.

Holy cow!

I gotta go help my friends.

Hey, fellas.

Guess what? I'm getting married.

And here's your wedding present.

Thank you.

If I could be with you, I'd love you long If I could be with you,

I'd love you strong I want you to know that I wouldn't go

Until I told you, honey, why I loved you so If I could be with

you one hour tonight If I was free to do the things I might

I'm telling you true, I'd be anything but blue if I could be with

you.