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♪ Whoa whoa whoa oh oh-h-h ♪

Oh, got my domino set out there, huh?

Yeah, daddy, I hope you don't mind.

No, of course not.

Maybe you could help me.

Oh, sure.

Now, each player gets seven pieces.

The rest goes into the bone yard.

But, daddy--

Did you know, that dominos

were invented by black Egyptians

to simulate war games.

- But, daddy-- - No, now let me finish.

Now, over the centuries

it evolved into a European parlor game.

That's where they got the white dots.

That's very interesting, daddy

but I'm just trying to figure out

how many of these it's gonna take to even up this table leg.

Oh.

Three.

♪ Them that's got shall have ♪

♪ Them that's not shall lose ♪

♪ So the Bible says ♪

♪ And it still is news ♪

♪ Mama may have ♪

♪ Papa may have ♪

♪ But God bless the child ♪

♪ That's got his own ♪

♪ That's got his own ♪ Them that's got shall get ♪

♪ Them that's not shall lose ♪

♪ Them that's got shall get ♪

♪ Them that's not shall lose ♪

♪ Whoa oh oh-h-h ♪

Oh, sure, I understand.

Oh, no problem.

Bye.

Damn. That damn fool Clarence cancelled again.

So what?

All you ever do is play dominos.

Sometimes I think dominos is all you have in your life.

That shows how much you know.

We weren't gonna play dominos.

We were going to visit the National Museum of Ceramic Art.

Well, that's cool, pop.

Yeah, they got a great exhibit there right now

of ceramic dominos.

Daddy, this is the fourth time

that Clarence has cancelled on you.

What's his problem?

I don't wanna talk about Clarence

or his new girlfriend.

Who-o-oa! So we're a bit jealous, huh, pop?

Well... I am a little jealous.

All he ever talks about is her, her, her.

What's her name?

Her.

Short for Hermia.

Oh, listen, daddy.

Now maybe you should just

try to put yourself in Clarence's place.

I mean after all, he got a new lady in his life.

And maybe he wants to give her his special attention.

Yeah? Well, why does he have to give her my special attention?

Well... anyway...

...after the third cancellation...

...I figured I'd better make some contingency plans.

So, I'm seeing somebody else later on today.

Well, now, see, daddy.

You have somebody to go to the ceramic museum with after all.

What museum?

We're playing dominos.

Ah! Made it.

Where you been all night, Joey?

Ah, I got lucky with some ladies, Roc.

I'm talking about poker, I had four queens.

Get your minds out the gutter.

Joey, you do look pretty tired.

Maybe you should get on upstairs to bed.

Well, sis, I am pretty tired.

But... there's still enough strength left

in this poker-wearied body to pay my brother back.

- Yeah? How much did you win? - Well, the pot was $280.

But my man Wilton wasn't good for it.

So he gave his watch in payment.

Roc, I am giving you Wilton's watch.

Who-o-oa, this is a beauty.

A Folex?

This is some cheap rip-off watch.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. But look here. But look here.

See, if you put your finger right here

that F looks like an R. You could have fooled me.

Besides, Roc think how impressed the other garbagemen will be.

I mean, they'll never know it's not a real Rolex.

What are they gonna do, compare it to theirs?

So this watch is worth 280 bucks?

Uh, no, Wilton's share of the pot was only $20.

So I got the rest.

I'd rather have the cash.

Well, who wouldn't?

I'll get that while I'm up.

- Ah, hello. - Hi, I'm Reverend Hill.

Hey, Reverend Hill, come on in.

Hi, reverend, it's so good to see you.

- Good to see you. - This is my brother, Joey.

- Joey, Joey, nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you too.

How come I don't never see you in church?

Uh, well, sir, I'm a musician and I'm often on the road.

Yeah, not often enough.

Well, actually, I'm here to see your father Andrew.

I'll go get him.

- Well, have a seat, reverend. - Well, thank you.

Oh, Roc, you'll be happy to know

that once again you made a difference in our paper drive.

Beat the pants off Third Street Ecumenical.

Ha-ha, well, you know I had an advantage being a professional.

- Ha ha ha. - Oh, hey, reverend.

- Andrew. - You're early for our game.

Hey, I like that.

This could be the start of a beautiful relationship.

Well, Andrew, I'm sorry to say, I've got to cancel.

I hope this doesn't interfere with that relationship.

Oh, don't tell me you've got a woman too.

Yes... but I've also got a sick parishioner in the hospital.

Then I've gotta preside over a funeral.

Oh, well, I guess duty calls.

So, Joey, you were saying that you're a musician, huh?

Uh, uh-huh.

Well, you know, I dabble a little bit myself.

Maybe we could get together sometime and jam.

Huh, well, sure, Mr. Preacher, we could do that.

What kind of instrument do you play?

- Uh, Autoharp. - I don't think so.

You know, that's the same reaction I get from kids

every time I try to teach them to play that thing.

Well, maybe that's because

that instrument doesn't interest them, sir.

Kids don't hear a lot of songs on the radio for the autoharp.

They hear drums, guitars, trumpets, you know?

Cool instruments.

I remember the first time I heard Miles Davis

when I was a kid.

Blew me away, Jack, uh, reverend.

Well, you know, reverend, wouldn't it be great

to find someone with that attitude?

To teach some of the kids in the community?

Yes, it would.

Well, that might be the answer to the reverend's problem.

Good luck.

- I was talking about you, Joey. - Yeah, I know, Roc.

Come on, Joey. Now, Reverend Hill has a problem here.

And you've got a trumpet.

Now God knows, Joey, you got time on your hands.

I don't know, Roc, if your brother's not interested--

Oh, no, he's interested. He's real interested.

Aren't you, Joey?

No, Roc, I'm not.

Hey, now, come on, Joey.

You're always talking about you're a musician.

Now you have an opportunity to share something that you enjoy.

And you can share something with me too.

- What's that? - The money you make.

I don't think so. Listen, Roc, you don't understand.

See, if you're a serious musician

and you teach, it undermines the integrity of your craft.

Reverend, it's like, it's like selling out.

For instance, you're a garbageman, right?

- 'Yeah.' - If you would...

Never mind. Uh...

Reverend, look, I'd love to do something to help the community

but, uh, I don't think teaching is my game.

How do you know if you haven't tried?

I mean, it won't be like working. You love music.

And what could be more rewarding than teaching kids?

- Maybe this isn't a good idea. - Yeah.

Reverend, I-I-I know what you're getting at.

I mean, Joey's a musician and they have... reputations.

But I'm vouching for him right now.

And I think he'll really do a good job.

- He'll do it. He'll do it. - Thank you, Joey.

Thank you. Thank you.

Oh, and remember

the generosities that we show in time and talent

here on Earth... are rewarded tenfold in heaven.

Ten to one odds, Joey. You can't beat it.

Roc, you know the old saying

"Those who can, do, those who can't, teach."

Mm-hmm. But those who live here for free, teach trumpet.

Oh, yeah, I always forget that part of the ol' saying.

Get to your room.

Alright, James

first thing you gotta learn how to do is hold your instrument.

Righto.

Uh, no, James. You gotta treat it special, okay?

You gotta hold your horn

like you're holding a woman.

Ha ha, okay.

Uh.

Okay, uh, just relax, James. It's just a trumpet.

Uh, let's move on.

Now, we're gonna build up that embouchure.

- My what? - Your embouchure, your lip.

Now take your mouthpiece...

...and just practice doin' this for a while.

Okay, you work on doing that for a little while.

Good, James, good.

Hey! Alright, James!

Okay, that's enough for today.

Alright, cool.

This wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Well, James, a good teacher can make anything interesting.

Alright, James, I'll see next week, okay?

- Alright. - Alright, you take care now.

Be careful goin' home, okay?

And remember, James, practice, practice.

- Hey, Joey. - Hey, Roc.

So, how was your first lesson?

Roc, music is a universal language.

Yeah, right. Huh.

How about taking me to Charlaine's for a beer?

No can do, Roc. I got a five o'clock appointment.

Five o'clock? Hey, it's only, um...

Man, this damn watch, man.

Well, uh, what did you expect from a Folex?

Hey, my man, Wilton's got more if you don't like that one.

Let me get that. Who's at my door. I don't know...

- Hi. - Hi.

Are you, uh-h-h...

...Simone?

No, I'm Diedre.

Whoops, that's the wrong book. Ha ha.

Diedre, I'm Professor Emerson.

Here, you can set you horn right here.

- And let me take your jacket. - Sure.

Alright, now, Diedre

before we get started, we need to fill out a student profile.

Have you had any professional music lessons before?

No, I haven't.

Good, then we can get started.

- Hey, Mr. Emerson. - Yes?

When will I learn the "Night Train?"

Oh, Lord. Uh, first things first, Diedre, okay?

First, you gotta learn how to hold your instrument, alright?

Now, see, you gotta hold your horn just like you hold a wom...

...uh, a doll.

Alright, Diedre, let's review what I taught you today about

tempo andante.

- Okay. - Okay.

Tempo andante goes off at eight to one, right?

You bet five dollars and tempo andante wins.

How much money do you win?

Well, that's easy, Mr. Emerson. 45 bucks.

- Forty, plus my original five. - Very good.

But I still don't understand

what this has to do with learning the trumpet.

Well, Diedre, it's the trumpet that starts the race.

Oh, yeah.

Okay, I'll see you next week.

Well, uh, shouldn't I practice?

Uh, practice? Where do you live?

- Over at Montgomery. - Montgomery.

- How far away is that? - About ten blocks.

Knock yourself out...

Hey, pop. Hey, honey.

Oh, Joey's teaching another one of his classes, huh?

Boy, my horn on my truck sounds better.

What a day I had.

I hit a pothole, busted an axle

had to call for backup to help me.

Then I try to be nice guy, so I pick up some

old rusty lawn furniture, huh!

When I get back to the garage, Sander reads me the riot act.

How was I supposed to know it was sculpture?

Had to take it back and personally apologize.

By the time I got back

I missed my ride.

Had to walk home!

Hi, honey.

Hi, son. How was your day?

Oh, fine, pop, fine.

Oh, gosh, how does he do it?

He's been listenin' to that stuff all day.

Well, if you love music, I guess you can tune out the bad notes.

Oh, now, wait a minute, now maybe Joey's found his niche.

Some people just have a knack for teaching.

You know, I-I-I don't wanna pat myself on the back

for pushing him to do this.

Maybe this will be something that Joey will stick with.

Hmm, if he does, I'm movin'.

Hey, well, now come on, pop.

Now, come on, at least he's doin' somethin'

not just sittin' on his butt all day.

I know I had to give him a push. I say good for Joey.

Sharin' his gift of music, I think it's wonderful.

Hey, i-i-is, anybody usin' those earplugs?

How do I sound?

Man, you sound just like Miles Davis.

- Really? - Yeah, here, listen.

- Hey, Joey. - Hey, Roc.

You mind if I sit in and watch the maestro at work?

Sure, I don't mind.

Uh, who died and made you the maestro?

Roc, we'd love to, but James has just

finished his lesson for the day.

Uh, James, don't you remember telling me

you had to leave early for a dentist appointment?

- What dentist appointment? - James, you want one?

Right, uh...

...bad bicuspid.

Okay, see you later, James.

Uh, Roc, uh, buddy, I'm sorry

you missed it, man, that kid's a natural.

- Well, I can tell he likes you. - I sweat him pretty tough.

Yeah, well, sometimes, Joey, you got to.

You know, teaching...

I'll get that.

- Hey. - Hey, Reverend Hill.

- How you doin'? - What brings you here?

I came to deliver some wonderful news.

Good, the parents went for that price hike?

No, I haven't mentioned that yet.

Sunday's the dedication of our newly remodeled church hall.

We're havin' a little concert to celebrate.

I was hoping your students could perform.

Oh, that's a great idea.

I'm sure Joey would love to have them play at the church.

I don't know. They've only been at it for a short while.

I'm sure it'll be great.

The parents are so lookin' forward to this.

I hate to disappoint 'em, reverend

but I'm gonna have to say no.

Aw, no, Joey, it'll be fine.

You see, you see, my brother is somewhat of a perfectionist.

You are really proud

of your younger brother, aren't you, Roc?

I sure am, prouder than I've ever been.

But, I've gotta admit

I didn't think he could do it. Muah!

- Did you just kiss me, Roc? - Ah, nah, nah.

Okay, I guess I'll see you guys on Sunday.

Okay, reverend, I'll see you on Sunday.

Okay, reverend.

You just kissed me, didn't you, Roc?

Hey, no, Joey, I'm proud of you.

I can't wait for that recital for you

to show off the fruits of your labor.

That fruit is rotten, Roc.

♪ Whoa whoa whoa oh oh-h-h ♪

He didn't even finish in the money, huh?

Yeah, okay. Yeah, yeah, alright, alright.

- Damn. - Oh, what's the matter, son?

I gotta pay some people back some money.

And I certainly don't have it now.

Boy, that's the last time I'd take a tip

on a horse from a 12-year-old girl.

Well, it's a good thing you got those music lessons

bringin' in some quick cash.

Yeah, thank heaven for that. Yeah, pop.

Hmm.

What you doin' there, daddy?

Oh, this is my domino homage to Malcolm X.

- Oh-h-h. - You wanna see it again?

It only takes an hour to set them back up.

No, daddy, I gotta get ready to go to church.

- Daddy. - Uh-huh.

Don't you think it's about time that you called Clarence

and told him how you feel?

Oh, hell no, and give him the satisfaction of knowin'

that I miss him?

He's already got a swell head as it is.

- Alright, it's your life. - Yeah.

Daddy, could you get that, please?

Yeah, it'll give me somethin' to do.

I hope it's a Jehovah Witness.

That should eat up a couple of hours of my day.

Are you Andrew Emerson?

Yes. Who are you?

I'm Hermia Wilson, Clarence's friend. I came to talk to you.

Yeah, you stole my domino partner.

Now, what do you need? The dominos?

I know Clarence misses you terribly.

He won't admit it. That's why I'm here.

Look, Clarence and I have been friends for a lotta years.

If he thinks that by sendin' you over here is gonna get me

to change my mind about the way he mistreated me

and brushed me aside, well, he's got another thing comin'.

And another thing.

You've got some of the most gorgeous eyes.

Thank you.

Clarence never mentioned you were so charming and...

...and handsome.

Anyway, uh, Clarence is ready to make up.

- Really? - Hmm.

Who wants to make up with a lonely old man

when he can make out with a sweet thing like you?

I know, that's right.

What about Clarence?

Clarence who?

I like your style, lady.

Thank you, Tanya! That was lovely!

Now, for our last performance of the evening

we have Mr. Joey Emerson and his trumpet students.

Hey, that's my brother! That's my brother!

Alright, Joey! Go get 'em, Joey.

Rock the house!

Alright.

Uh, ladies and gentlemen

parents, I'd just like to say that the young people behind me

have worked very hard on this

lovely piece of music that you're about to hear.

And, uh, I hope you're as proud of them as I am.

If there's a God in heaven.

Alright, kids.

A-one...

...two...

...y'all know what to do.

Well, we're all grateful to Mr. Emerson and his students

and all our performants who were so delightful tonight.

Thank you.

If you like, we have refreshments in the backroom.

Alright, alright.

Thank you, my man. Beautiful, beautiful.

James, my man, thank you. Diedre, thank you very much.

Man, thank you very much. Alright, ha ha ha.

Yeah, nice.

So, sis, Roc, what'd you think?

I don't think you taught those kids a note of music!

Yes, I did. I taught 'em two notes. Didn't you listen?

Roc, I'm gonna wait for you outside

'cause, see, I don't even wanna hear it.

'Joey..'

...I think this is the lowest thing you've ever done.

- Roc-- - Excuse me, Mr. Emerson.

- Yeah. - Sam Cummings.

- James' father. - Okay, here comes, Joey.

I just had to tell you that my boy...

...was great!

Too bad about those other kids.

Yeah, well, they can't all have James' talent.

- Right. - Alright.

Thank you very much, sir. James, take care of yourself.

I don't believe this. He shook your hand!

Yeah, he waltzed right up to me.

Mr. Emerson.

- Yes, hi. - I'm Diedre's mama.

- Hi, Diedre's mama. - Listen, thank you.

My baby made me so proud.

You know, I'm sure you wanted to give her a solo.

But I know those other kids would've gotten upset.

Well, I'm always available

for private lessons for students of any age.

- Oh, oh, okay. - Okay.

Bye.

Alright.

So... what were you sayin' about this bein'

the lowest thing I've ever done, Roc?

Those parents actually thanked you!

Come on, Roc, have you ever known a parent

to think their child wasn't the greatest.

- And you knew that. - No, I was bettin' on it.

Well, I was prayin' for it. Good thing we're in a church.

- Joey, you're real piece of-- - Roc, listen.

Before you get down on me, in the church, remember now

I didn't wanna have nothin' to do with this in the first place.

The teaching is not my gig.

You pushed me into this, right? You got me in trouble.

And then I came through of course, and saved both our skin.

What are you talkin' about?

I made it look like I taught those kids the trumpet.

I made you look good for recommending me.

You had those kids do exactly what you do in life, fake it!

Alright, Roc, okay, I did wrong by your standards, okay?

I took the parents' money, I didn't teach the kids anything.

But I don't think that's why you're mad

I think you mad 'cause I got away with it.

No, Joey! I'm-I'm mad because you think it's okay, you know?

See, you think it's fine to go through life

cuttin' corners and beatin' people outta their money.

- Roc-- - But you know somethin'?

You gonna pay those parents back every dollar

or else you'll be out on the street!

- What? - Now, d-d-d.. You...

- I ain't playin' now. - Alright.

I'm hopin' I'm around the day it all blows up in your face.

Look, Roc, I just play the odds.

One of these days the odds are gonna run out on you.

Yeah, well, you'd-you'd think they would, wouldn't you, Roc?

- They don't and they haven't. - Mark my words, Joey.

One of these days you're gonna get it.

Well, Roc, someday you might be right.

Joey, somethin'...

- Excuse me. - Yes.

Uh, Mr. Emerson

about those private lessons...

Uh, someday, Roc, but not today.

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