All Bets Are Off Script

Scene Three

It was morning in Las Vegas and all the tourists are just now walking around visiting the casinos. Outside of the strip, there's more casinos, or the originals, but for now, the locals call them 'Run-Downs'. Near the strip, is a colorful tent connected to a hotel-like casino, also known as "Circus Circus Hotel and Casino." The home of Circus himself, a pretty laid back worker, and likes to keep things simple and fun as possible.

Circus:(waving down the customers, smiling)"Thank you so much for coming folks! Come back soon! Tell your friends to visit as well!"

He was full of joy and pride, making customers happy was his happiness. He walked to the casino floor and talked to the customers, making sure that they were all having a good time, and continued to walk to the lounge, opening the door and seeing Excalibur and Caesar, sitting down.

Circus:(smiles, waving) "Morning, fellas. It's a little bit early for you both to be here, what's up?"

Excalibur and Caesar both look at each other.

Caesar:(worried and scared) "We have some bad news to tell you. HollyWood found out that we've been bringing you in and out of the strip for the past week. She's going to talk to us tonight along with Monte.."

Circus nodded, closing the door behind him.

Circus:(shocked) "Monte?! As in 'Monte Carlo?! No, that can't be. I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have crossed the strip, I just wanted to see how it was going-"

Excalibur cut him off before saying anything else.

Excalibur:(calming Circus down)"It's alright, Circus, we can handle them quite easily, unless she takes our heads, then it would be a very big problem. But, it won't! We promise!"

Circus nodded and calmed down, trying to process what was happening.

Caesar: (agreeing with Excalibur): "We've dealt with HollyWood plenty of times...this isn't new to us."

Circus:(sighing) "Then, we have to be more careful about this, don't we?"

Before any of them could answer, the phone rang on the other side of the room, startling all three of them. Circus walked over and picked up the phone.

Circus:(nervous, shaking) "H-hello? This i-is Cir-Circus speaking.."

The voice came in.

HollyWood: (chuckling) "Circus! Darling! How are we this morning? Well I assume? Good, good. Pardon me for calling so early and so rarely, but I'm inviting you on behalf of Monte to the Las Vegas strip into my personal casino!"

Circus:(confused and surprised) "The strip? What's the occasion? Normally, run-down casinos aren't supposed to be crossing the strip."

HollyWood: "Well, like I said, it's an invitation. I'll have a limousine pick you up and we can go from there. Sounds good?"

Circus didn't know how to respond and panicked.

Circus: "I accept your invitation. What time?"

HollyWood:(smiling) "Marvelous! We'll pick you at 8:30p.m sharp! Don't be late. See you then, dearie!"

HollyWood hung up, the line disconnected.

Circus put the phone down and looked at Excalibur and Caesar.

Circus:"Sorry, but can we talk about this at a different time? I have some important matters to attend to. We can talk tomorrow if you wish."

Excalibur and Caesar nodded, agreeing. They all said their goodbyes and left Circus's casino.

Circus:(conflicted) "Seems like I'll be seeing HollyWood...but, why? And why out of the blue? What are you up to, HollyWood?"

At Paris Las Vegas

Paris got done with removing her makeup and the phone rang, but she didn't answer and it left a voicemail.

One message. From Aria.

"Paris, HollyWood spoke to Circus. He said yes, tonight is going to be big. Rest up, I know you haven't been.

I'll talk to you then. Have a good rest.

You have no new messages.

Paris:(sighing) "What are you doing, Circus...?"