Act 2 Scene 1

ACT II
George W and friend Nick in Nick's house

Nick – Hey, George, what’s going on?  Did you hear Springsteen’s going to be touring soon?  “Born in the USA”.  Right on!
GW Yes, I heard it.   We’ll have to go!  But right now,  We’re off to Vegas!  I’m going to live it up, man.  I’m going to stay up all night, see some shows, spend some time with some beautiful Vegas show girl, play some black jack.  Free drinks, man!  Did I tell you that?  It’s going to be awesome.  Heh heh heh (GW laugh) Aren’t you excited?

N - Yeah, I like the shows and all, and the lights, but man, that blackjack kicks my ass.  Every time.  That I’m not looking forward to.
GW Show a little faith, Nick.  It’s going to work out.  Don’t be so negative!
N What do you mean negative?  I just have a feeling.
GW What kind of feeling?


Vegas Town
I’m going to lose my ass out in Vegas town,
Pray for a winner that will never be found
Play 21 til I’m poverty bound
I’m going to lose my ass out in Vegas town

I’m gonna lose my hand out in Vegas town
Dealer showing 6 so I’m doubling down
He’s hitting 21 then he forces a frown
I’m going to lose my hand out in Vegas town

I’m gonna lose my cool out in Vegas town
Throw a big fit in the hotel lounge
Singing off key some Jackson Brown
I’m gonna lose my cool out in Vegas town

I’m gonna lose my soul out in Vegas town,
Everyone that matters I’m gonna let down
Sorry sweet Virginia I ain’t sticking around
I’m gonna lose my soul out in Vegas town.

[as the song seems to go on forever, GW becomes more and more visibly disgusted by the theme of the song]

GW  What’s wrong with you?  You don’t have to go!
N I know
GW  Dang.  Seriously!..  How ‘bout this?

I’m going to have some fun out in Vegas town
“Life is a gamble” is a truth that I’ve found
I’ll play some golf in the morning then at night PaiGow
I’m going to have some fun out in Vegas town.

Or how about this..

I’m going to act like a nut out in Vegas town
For a few days not let the world beat me down
Put some junk on my head…  [photo]

Photo not posted while in Kuwait.... 

You know what…
Do me a favor and stay out of Vegas town!


GW Man, if you feel like that, don’t even go.  Seriously! Stay here with my folks!  Live that straight and narrow.  But I’m all in!
N I’m going, George.  Just a feeling.  That’s all.  Let’s go…

[Later..]

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