lirik lagu puzzle city - the blackout/little opera of horrors
tv title: puzzle city
season 11, episode 7
air date: february 8, 2004
episode title: the blackout/little opera of horrors
episode 1107a ~ the blackout
introduction
the sun is setting over elwood city. a radio mast is seen
dr. jake (on radio): good evening, elwood city! well, the sun may be setting but the temperature is rising! you think this is bad? wait till tomorrow. you’ll be able to fry eggs on your driveway! arthur takes a box of ice cubes out of the freezer and puts them in lemonade glasses. so, crank up those air cons and stay tuned to dr. jake, the weather maestro, for the latest on the…heat wave!
d.w. wears shirt and shorts, and sets the air conditioner to “glacier” and stands right in front of it. next to her mrs. read is working on the computer and talking on the phone while holding kate
mrs. read: okay, just a few more questions and we’ll be done. now, ed, i noticed you deducted your shoes on your schedule c? arthur puts a glass beside her. thanks, honey
arthur: (to d.w.:) move over! this is the only really cool spot in the whole house
d.w.: are there any ice cubes left? things have a way of disappearing in that freezer
arthur: there’s plenty of ice, d.w
mr. read’s voice is heard from outside
mr. read: arthur! could you help me carry something?
arthur hands d.w. his glass
arthur: there better be some of this lemonade left when i come back
d.w.: trust me, arthur
outside, mr. read and arthur carry a large ham out of the van
summary^1: in the intro of puzzle city season 11, episode 7, “the blackout,” dr. jake warns of an impending heat wave on the radio as arthur prepares lemonade with ice. d.w. adjusts the air conditioner while mrs. read juggles a phone call and kate. mr. read then calls arthur for help with an unidentified large object from the van. ~~~
arthur: (groans) this is the biggest ham i’ve ever seen!
mr. read: (groans) it’s for a graduation party i’m catering tomorrow
they put the ham into the large freezer in the garage
mr. read: phew! it just fits. thank goodness! it needs to stay cold until tomorrow
he adjusts the temperature
inside, mrs. read is still working
mrs. read: ed, i just don’t think dental floss can be counted as a business expense… the computer screen goes black. ed? ed? h~llo?
the air conditioner goes off
d.w.: hey! where’d the cold air go?
she presses b~ttons to no avail, then drinks arthur’s lemonade. meanwhile, lights go off all over the city
title card: family photo
the reads sit around the kitchen table listening to a small radio. arthur pats pal as he drinks from his water dish
dr. jake (on radio): yes siree, elwood city is having a blackout! no word yet on when it will be over, but dr. jake, your weather maestro is sure it won’t be long!
mr. read turns off the radio
d.w.: can we watch the blackout on tv?
arthur: there’s no tv. a blackout means there’s no electricity. no electricity, no tv
d.w.: no tv?? will there be tv tomorrow?? there’s a mary moo cow special on the number two i have to watch!
mrs. read: it’ll probably be over by then. you heard the weatherman
mr. read: dr. jake’s predictions weren’t exactly accurate when we had that blizzard. i better go get some supplies
he goes out
~~~
that evening, the family sits around the table again. mr. read lights a candle
summary^1: arthur and mr. read struggle to fit a giant ham into the freezer for a catering event, while inside mrs. read deals with a technical issue on her computer. suddenly, a citywide blackout occurs, causing the air conditioner to fail. they switch to a radio for updates from dr. jake, who is unsure of the blackout’s duration. concerned about her favorite show, d.w. is informed by arthur that there will be no tv during the outage. mr. read heads out for supplies. the family gathers by candlelight to wait out the blackout
mr. read: see, kids? isn’t this fun? a candlelit dinner!
d.w.: cold leftover pasta, apple sauce and pretzels? that’s it?!
mr. read: the store was closed so we have to make do with this, but we do have all that leftover strawberry ice~cream for dessert!
mrs. read brings in a can of liquid ice~cream
mrs. read: make that strawberry soup!
kate: (giggles)
mrs. read: anybody want it as a first course?
d.w.: i’m so hot! my ears are sweating! can’t we at least turn on a fan?
arthur: fans are electric
mr. read opens the window
mr. read: here, we’ll just open a window and get a nice breeze
the candle goes out
arthur: there goes the candlelit part of dinner
mrs. read: at least it’s cooler
mr. read feels his way back to the table and bumps his leg
mr. read: oof!
d.w.: pretzels and tap water? it’s like we’re in jail!
~~~
that night, arthur lies on his bed fanning himself with a comic book. his walkie~talkie beeps
buster: hey, arthur? h~llo?
arthur: hey, buster. is your power out too?
buster: yeah, but i have a little bit of light. something’s glowing in my food cabinet
a donut glows green
arthur: i hope this blackout ends soon. i can’t sleep in this heat!
buster: me neither. i tried counting sheep but imagining all that wool just made me hotter. a light on buster’s walkie~talkie blinks. i think my battery’s dying. don’t worry, arthur. i’ll find some way to contact you tomorrow
arthur: i’m a few blocks away! you don’t need electricity to walk!
summary^1: during the blackout, the read family has a makeshift dinner with limited options. d.w. is disappointed, while kate finds humor in the strawberry soup. arthur opens a window for air, extinguishing their candle. later, arthur’s walkie~talkie beeps with a call from buster, who describes his own struggle with the heat. they both express their desire for the blackout to end so they can resume normal activities. buster’s walkie~talkie light fl!ckers, hinting at a dying battery, and he plans to visit arthur the next day regardless of the power situation
summary^2: arthur and his family are warned of a heatwave by dr. jake on the radio as they prepare for a catering event. the city experiences a blackout, causing the air conditioner to fail. they resort to a candlelit dinner and await updates from dr. jake. d.w. is upset about missing tv, while kate finds humor in their meal. arthur and buster communicate via walkie~talkie, sharing their hopes for the blackout to end soon
buster: you’re fading! hang in there, buddy! we’ll get through this!
arthur: (sighs)
he goes back to fanning himself
~~~
the next morning the smell of food drifts through arthur’s bedroom window. arthur is lying on his bed wearing only underpants
arthur: (sniffs) something’s cooking!
~~~
arthur runs into the kitchen where the others are having cereal
arthur: hey, is the blackout over?
d.w. pours him one third of a glass of milk
d.w.: no, and here’s your share of the milk. it’s less because you took too many ice cubes yesterday
arthur: oh. i thought i smelled someone frying something
mr. read: (sniffs) i think our minds are playing tricks on us
there is a knock on the door
vicita: h~llo? anyone home?
mr. read opens the door. alberto and vicita are standing outside
alberto: good morning, mr. read. my father wanted to know if you wanted to come for breakfast?
vicita: we’re having arepas
mr. read looks delighted
~~~
mr. molina is frying arepas on a gas grill while the other molinas and reads are sitting at a table outside
mr. read: these arepas are delicious! do i taste a hint of cilantro in the ají?
mr. molina: ¡exactamente! it was my mother’s recipe
arthur: how come this orange juice is cold?
mr. molina: because it was in our natural refrigerator. show him, alberto
alberto shows arthur a trashcan that is buried in the ground under a tree
alberto: when it starts to get hot, my dad buries a metal pail in a shady spot. since the temperature is lower underground, the drinks stay cooler
summary^1: arthur wakes up to the tantalizing smell of cooking, thinking the blackout has ended, but it hasn’t. the family is conserving resources, with arthur receiving a small milk serving. a knock on the door reveals it’s the molinas, who invite the reads for breakfast. they’re having a meal outside, using a gas grill. arthur is surprised to find cold orange juice, which mr. molina explains is due to a makeshift underground cooler that keeps drinks cold even without electricity
mrs. molina: there are many blackouts in ecuador. so you learn a few tricks!
mr. molina: oh, they’re not just tricks, mi amor. you have to be prepared. would you like to see the bas~m~nt?
~~~
mr. molina shows the reads a shelf in the bas~m~nt with flashlights, cans of food and toilet paper
mr. molina: i have lots of extra batteries, but if i run out, this lantern is very handy
he turns on a lantern
d.w.: cool!
arthur: what’s this?
mr. molina: a hand~crank radio. no batteries required. just muscle
he turns the crank
dr. jake (on radio): still no power, but they expect to resolve the problem very soon! till then, keep it tuned to w~e~l~p and chill out with dr. jake
mr. molina: dr. jake! some doctor! all his predictions are wrong!
d.w.: do you have a hand~crank tv too? i have to watch mary moo~cow!
mr. molina: sorry, d.w. but it’s nice to take a break from tv, don’t you think?
~~~
later the reads are in the living room
mr. read: my catering job’s been cancelled, mom can’t work, so let’s all do something together
arthur: okay, like what?
mr. read: i’m thinking…
d.w.: we’re not prepared! this air conditioner doesn’t even have a crank on it. and i’m probably missing mary moo~cow right now!
mrs. read: d.w., there are other ways to have fun! remember what a good time we had during the blizzard?
d.w.: that was different! there was snow, and snow is fun
arthur: she’s right. even rain would be more fun than this heat
mr. read: rain! that’s it! we all need to get wet!
~~~
summary^1: the reads visit the molinas for breakfast and learn about their preparedness for blackouts. mr. molina shows them their bas~m~nt stocked with supplies including a hand~crank radio. despite the inconvenience, mrs. molina suggests enjoying the break from technology. later, mr. read cancels his catering job due to the blackout, and the family considers alternative activities. d.w. expresses her frustration with the heat and missing her show, prompting mr. read to suggest finding a way to cool off, which leads to the idea of playing in the rain
in the yard arthur and d.w. fill an inflatable paddling pool with a sea horse head on the side
arthur: are we both gonna fit in that?
mrs. read: sure! it’ll be cosy, but cool
she turns off the spigot. arthur looks around
arthur: i hope no~one sees me in this thing
arthur and d.w. get in the pool and lie down
arthur~d.w.: (sigh)
buster comes by
buster: hey, arthur!
arthur: ah!
buster: i came over to see how you guys were doing. ooh, nice~looking bath! can i join you?
arthur: um, okay. d.w., could you move over a little?
d.w.: but nadine’s sitting here
arthur: well, tell her to move over
buster, arthur and d.w. lie in the pool
buster: (sighs) this is great. i can almost imagine i’m at the beach
the kids relax
d.w.: aah! i feel an octopus!
arthur: that’s just my foot! pal comes running. arthur picks him up. come on, boy. you can come in too
d.w.: why don’t you just invite the whole neighborhood?
pal barks at the sea horse head and bites into it
arthur: pal! stop that!
the pool deflates
d.w.: hey! what’s happening? we’re sinking!
buster: abandon ship!
mr. molina and mr. read are watching
mr. molina: (laughs) oh, you have to watch out for dogfish! i will show you a way to cool down that doesn’t need so much water
~~~
mr. molina fills a large plastic bowl with water in the reads’ kitchen
mr. molina: this is what my abuela used to do whenever she was hot. here! put your feet in
he puts the bowl on the floor. arthur and d.w. sit on chairs and put their feet in it
arthur~d.w.: (sigh)
mr. molina closes the curtains
mr. molina: and, if you keep the curtains closed, the house will stay cooler
mr. read: thanks again, ramon
d.w.: do you like blackouts, mr. molina? ‘cause you’re really good at them!
mr. molina: hahaha. no, d.w. i too, miss not having electricity. but, when i was growing up in quito, my family always used blackouts as an excuse to have a fiesta
flashback: a dark street in ecuador is lit by lanterns. a woman puts food on a table. other people are making music and dancing
mr. molina (narrator): people would all share their leftovers, there would be music and dancing and everyone on the block would party into the night
the flashback ends
mr. molina: so, there were some good parts to the blackouts as well
d.w.: that’s a great idea. let’s have a fiesta!
mr. molina: i’d love to, d.w. but i’m afraid we don’t have enough food
buster: i could bring over all the things from my food case!
arthur: uh, i don’t think that’s such a good idea. but what about some stuff from your garden?
mr. read: and i have the perfect main course!
~~~
arthur and mr. read get the large ham
mr. molina starts the grill while mrs. molina and mrs. read hang up lanterns
arthur and alberto carry an old crank gramophone into the garden
kate puts party hats on pal and amigo
kate: (giggles)
vicita and d.w. put juice cartons into the buried pail
~~~
that night, the fiesta begins. grandpa dave dances with mrs. mcgrady. buster comes with his mom and gives mr. molina a bag of vegetables
buster: here, mr. molina. some more organic tomatoes!
mr. molina gives them to mr. read
mr. molina: ¡perfecto! david, you start working on the salsa. i’m going to get some lamps
vicita shows d.w. how to use a hand~held fan
vicita: it’s all in the wrist. like this. d.w. imitates her. ¡excelente! now try it out!
d.w. fans arthur who is playing dominoes with alberto
d.w.: five cents, please
alberto gives coins to arthur, who gives them to d.w..
alberto: it’s good to have a lot of change at these blackout fiestas!
mr. molina brings out two oil lamps when the electric lights go back on
dr. jake (on radio): well, it looks like the power will be out for another day at least, and there… wait! it’s…it’s back on! woo~hoo!
d.w.: oh, that’s it? it’s over?
arthur: well, at least you’ll be able to watch mary moo cow again
d.w.: yeah, but i’d rather have a fiesta
mr. molina: hmm, don’t worry. i am prepared for this emergency as well. he goes inside and turns the electric lights off. now, we can party all night!
buster: woo!
in the city the lights come back on
episode 1107a ~ little opera of horrors
introduction
patty the polar bear cub looks for the movie for mom~and~me~movie~night until she found a little opera of horrors dvd as patty gives a shock and scream and runs to sally scarecrow and hugs her
patty: mami! mami! i found the scariest movie ever!
sally: oh, patty. it’s only a movie so that’s ok. besides, it’s not real. it’s just people acting
patty lumps her throat and she looks at the viewers
patty: isn’t it weird how everything seems so much scarier when the lights are out?
no, you’re not alone
and when you seems something horrible
title card: buck looks at the mirror
in the backstage of puzzle theater everyone is rehearsing the musical barcelona
buck: hey, guys, i don’t know about this. i’ve never been in a play before
ruby: relax, buck. you’re going to be great. you know the lines
buck: yeah, but what if i forget them?
ruby turn on the radio and a catchy tune starts playing
ruby: hey, let’s do a quick run~through of the opening number. it’ll boost your confidence
the cast starts singing and dancing around the stage. buck tries to follow but stumbles over a rope
the chorus sings barcelona from freddie mercury’s “barcelona” while they dance
the chorus stops. buck looks up, bewildered
buck: (mumbling) that’s not from the play
ruby: it’s okay, you’re just a little nervous. moan like a ghost, remember?
buck: oh, right. (moans)
crowd looks at buck as they continue to dance and sing around him
chorus: (singing) welcome to the opera of horrors, a show that’ll make you scream with delight!
the scene shifts back to the patty’s house
sally and patty watches the little opera of horrors on a portable dvd player. patty is hiding behind sally’s chair, peeking through her fingers
patty: (whispers) oh no, what’s going to happen?
buck: (onscreen) my feet, i’m a ghost! i’ve got within feet! (buck looks at his actual feet and wiggles his toes) oh, right, i’m a ghost. i’ve got two feet!
sally giggles at the screen
sally: you see, patty? it’s all pretend. nothing to be scared of
patty peeks out from behind the chair, a mix of fascination and fear on her face
patty: (whispers) but what if something real comes out of the tv?
sally: (smiling) that’s what makes it fun, patty. just remember, it’s not real. it’s all for entertainment
the scene shifts back to the theater
backstage, the director watches ruby sings the fallen priest from barcelona
ruby: (singing) free me, free yourself
buck: (singing) a life of sacrifice controlled me
but those promises i made no longer hold me
mercurial more wayward by the hour
the shackles fall away, i’m in your power
ruby: free me, and free yourself
come to me and let me lead you
i beg you, i beseech you to let go
my heaven is yours and heaven is all i know
chorus: (singing) we are mortal
in the hands of gods who roll the dice
buck: searching for an earthly paradise
so hard to find
chorus (singing) : we are mortal
we are victims of our weaknesses and passion
ruby: we are reaching for the heights
(buck: i am falling, i am falling from the heights)
buck dances with ladies in the play, dressed as ghosts
buck: (singing) but i promised i would serve
i should be a rock against depravity and sin
ruby: (singing) oh no sin, no sin
free yourself, let your life begin, oh
ladies: (singing) to yourself be true
buck: (singing) i am a man of god
i should not be here with you, ah
buck dances with ladies in the play, dressed as ghosts
ruby: (singing) free me we are mortal, ah
come a little closer to the fire
to love and live that one desire
denial of that love is treason
the love that we make
the force of our lives and its reason
chorus: (singing) we are mortal
in the hands of gods who roll the dice
buck: (singing) searching for an earthly paradise
so hard to find, yeah yeah
chorus: (singing) we are mortal
buck and sally: (singing) victims of our weaknesses and passion
(buck: (singing) i am falling, i am falling we, we are mortal)
buck: (singing) why do i believe in you
you’re destroying my world
hold nothing back
give me all there is
i want it all
buck: (singing) this is where we stand
ruby: (singing) this is all there is
ruby and buck: (singing) prisoners of each others love
yes, i want it all
director: cut! that was excellent, ruby. buck, your singing’s improved, but remember to keep the drama in your voice, especially during the soliloquy. you’re playing a priest who’s lost his faith, after all
buck: (nervously) sure, i’ll work on it
the scene shifts to bananas’ house
b2: b1
b1: yes, b2
b2: little opera of horrors, that opera is on wednesday night
oswald the octopus: oh my gosh, weenie! that opera is premiere night!
b1: ah, yes, the little opera of horrors! i’ve heard it’s a spooky classic
b2: indeed, it is. i’ve got the tickets right here
b1: perfect! i can’t wait to see our friend buck perform
egbert: what the…
leo: that opera is comes to mind as we’re planning for the night of horrors
daisy: golly tamale. what an opera!
pong the dragon: patty, look! you’re dad is going to be a star!
patty: (whispers) i hope he doesn’t get too scared
the scene cuts back to the theater, where buck is standing in the spotlight dressing in ghost costume, looking nervous
director: (clapping) great job, everyone! we’re really shaping up. now, buck, i want to work on your soliloquy. remember, this is your moment to shine!
buck: (swallows hard) right. just me and the audience. no pressure
the director looks at buck’s feet are all bare as buck wiggl his toes
director: (laughing) buck, where are your shoes? you can’t be a ghost without shoes!
buck: oh, sorry. i forgot
director: don’t worry, we’ll get you some tap shoes to complete the look. now, let’s run through your soliloquy one more time
action!
camera looks buck’s feet and wiggles his toes
buck: (sings) i am a ghost with two feet, floating through the night!
buck sings a song called the ghost of feet and doing a little dance, the director nods with approval
camera looks at buck’s feet are all bare exposing his toes are wiggling, curling and clamping)
director: (clapping) that’s the spirit, buck! but remember, we need to keep the tension and the horror. let’s try it again with a more haunting tone
buck: (sings) i am a ghost, my feet unshod, wandering through the eerie night…
the director nods, pleased with the adjustment
director: that’s more like it!
the scene shifts back to patty’s house, where patty and sally are still watching on tv
on~screen, buck is performing his soliloquy as a ghost
patty: (whispers) oh no, sally! what if daddy forgets his lines?
sally: (smiling) no, patty. it’s all rehe~rs~d. he won’t forget. and remember, even if he does, it’s just a play. nothing to worry about
patty peeks over the chair, her eyes wide as she watches her dad perform
onstage, buck is in full costume, floating in the air as if by invisible wires. his soliloquy is haunting, captivating the audience. the theater is silent except for the occasional expose of his bare feet echoing through the speakers
buck: (singing) i am a ghost with unshod feet, a specter in the moonlit street…
back at patty’s house, the tv fl!ckers as the scene unfolds
patty: (whispers) wow, sally. he’s really good at being scary
sally: (proudly) yes, he is, patty. and remember, he’s just pretending
the scene backstage is intense. the director gives final instructions to the cast as the opening night approaches
director: alright, everyone. we’re almost there. let’s run through the finale. we’ve got to nail this!
the cast practices the final scene, a grand musical number where all the ghosts come out to sing the “little opera of horrors” finale. the music builds up, the lights flash, and the energy is palpable
director: (clapping) bravo! that’s the spirit! now, let’s take five. we’ve got some technical issues to sort out before the dress rehearsal
the cast members start to leave the stage, chatting excitedly about their upcoming performance
buck: (to ruby) you know, i’m still not sure about this. i’ve never been much of a singer
ruby: (massage buck’s feet) you’re doing great, buck. you’ve got this
buck: (sighs) thanks, ruby. i hope so
the scene shifts to the dress rehearsal. the theater is buzzing with activity. the crew is setting up props, fixing lights, and adjusting costumes
director: places, everyone! we’re starting with the finale!
the cast takes their positions, and the music begins to play. the lights dim, and the ghosts appear one by one, singing in harmony
chorus: (singing) welcome to the opera of horrors, a show that’ll make you scream with delight!
onstage, the ghosts are in full swing, their voices resonating through the theater. buck, as the lead ghost, stands on a raised platform, his bare feet glowing eerily under the dim light
buck: (singing) in this world of shadows and fear, we dance through the night…
patty, sitting in the theater with sally, clutches her teddy bear tightly, eyes glued to the stage
patty: (whispers) he’s doing so good, sally. i’m so proud of him
sally: (smiling) i knew he could do it, patty. he’s a natural performer
the number reaches its climax, and the lights flash dramatically as the ghosts form a chilling tableau
chorus: (singing) let the horrors begin, let the nightmare unfold…
the audience gasps as the curtain falls, leaving a tense silence. the director claps, breaking the spell
director: excellent, everyone! that’s the energy we need for opening night!
the cast takes their final bow, and the theater erupts in applause
cut to opening night. the theater is packed, and the tension is palpable. patty and sally sit in the audience, surrounded by townsfolk in their halloween finery
buck: (nervously) wish me luck, patty
patty: (smiling) you don’t need luck, daddy. you’re going to be amazing!
the curtain rises, and the play begins. the first act is a whirlwind of song and dance, the story of lost souls finding refuge in the haunted puzzle theater
as the second act starts, the tension builds. the audience is drawn into the ghostly world of the opera, and even patty’s fear turns into excitement
buck: (singing) in this realm of the d~mned, i’ve found a place to call home…
during the climax, a sudden technical malfunction causes the lights to fl!cker. the audience gasps
director: (whispers) keep going!
the cast improvises, turning the glitch into part of the act. the audience laughs nervously, and the director breathes a sigh of relief
the play reaches its crescendo, and the final chorus hits a powerful note. the lights come back on full blast, and the audience erupts in applause
patty: (clapping) daddy, daddy!
the cast takes their bows, buck smiling broadly, his bare feet still visible beneath the tattered ghost costume
sally: (whispers) that was incredible!
patty: (nods) i knew he could do it
the scene shifts to the theater lobby, where the townsfolk are mingling before the show. patty, dressed as a little witch, holds her mother’s hand tightly as they wait for the doors to open
patty: (whispers) mami, do you think the ghosts are real?
sally: (smiling) no, patty. they’re just actors playing parts in a story. like how we play pretend at home
patty looks up at her mother with wide eyes
patty: like when we pretend you’re the dragon and i’m the knight?
sally: exactly, mi corazón. just remember, it’s all pretend
the doors open and they take their seats. the theater is decked out in cobwebs and spiders, setting the perfect mood for the “little opera of horrors.”
the lights dim and the overture begins, sending a thrill down patty’s spine. she peeks through her fingers as the stage comes to life with a flash of lightning
on stage, the narrator, a mysterious figure in a cloak, introduces the story
mr. crosswire: welcome, dear friends, to the puzzle theater! tonight, we present a tale of horrors, love, and redemption. a place where the veil between worlds is thinnest, and anything can happen!
the mr. crosswire pulls back his hood, revealing it’s none other than cecil terwilliger
patty: (whispers) it’s cecil terwilliger!
sally: (smiling) yes, it is. he’s a part of the show
the audience is drawn into the narrative as the first act unfolds. patty watches with a mix of fear and fascination, her imagination running wild. as the plot twists and turns, she sees her father’s character, the priest, wrestling with his fears and temptations
the second act begins, and the opera takes a darker turn. the stage is lit with an eerie green glow, and the music builds to a crescendo. patty clutches her teddy bear closer, her heart pounding
on stage, buck delivers his powerful soliloquy, his voice echoing through the theater
buck: (singing) in this world of shadows and doubt, i am the ghost without a doubt…
the tension is palpable, and patty feels the hairs on her neck stand up. she looks around the audience, noticing the wide eyes and open mouths of her friends
the climax of the play approaches, and the music reaches a fever pitch. the ghosts, including buck, ascend into the air on invisible wires, their voices blending in a haunting harmony
chorus: (singing) let the horrors unfold, as the night grows cold…
the lights fl!cker again, and the music cuts out. the audience gasps, and for a moment, the theater is plunged into darkness. patty feels a hand on her shoulder
sally: it’s okay, patty. it’s just part of the show
the lights come back up, and the cast ad~lib a spooky scene, turning the technical issue into part of the performance. the audience laughs nervously, and the play resumes
the final act is a whirlwind of emotions—fear, love, and ultimately, redemption. patty watches in awe as the ghosts, including her father, find peace and move on from their haunts
the music swells, and the cast sings the final chorus, the “little opera of horrors” coming to a dramatic close
the curtain falls, and the audience jumps to their feet, clapping and cheering. patty jumps up and down, her eyes shining with pride
the cast takes their bows, buck’s bare feet standing out amidst the fog and lights. the audience goes wild. patty throws confetti in the air, joining in the celebration
backstage, the cast is congratulating each other. buck finds patty and sally, sweat glistening on his forehead
buck: (breathless) did you like it, patty?
patty: (beaming) yes, daddy! you were the best ghost ever!
sally: (kisses him on the cheek) proud of you, buck. you truly brought the story to life
the director approaches, shaking buck’s hand firmly
director: (smiling) bravo, buck. you did it. you were born for the stage
buck: (laughing) thanks, director. i couldn’t have done it without you
the night goes on with the cast and crew celebrating their successful opening night. patty and sally watch proudly as buck basks in the glow of the applause and congratulations
later, the party moves to the green room where everyone is laughing and sharing stories
buck: (sighs) i can’t believe it’s over. that was… exhilarating
ruby: you were fantastic, buck. who knew you had such a great singing voice?
buck: (blushes) thanks, ruby. i guess i had some help from the ghosts
the room is filled with laughter as they all share in the camaraderie of their shared experience. patty looks around at the happy faces, feeling a sense of belonging she didn’t know existed
patty: (whispers) sally, can we do this again next halloween?
sally: (smiling) we’ll see, patty. but for now, let’s enjoy the moment (and patty winks her eye to the viewers)
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