Exton

As Ob and Stoney head toward the stage, they stop and speak to a few regulars. Four people follow them. One takes a tambourine as one pulls a fiddle from his bag. The remaining two take up guitars, moving the stools out of the way. Ob taps his sticks, calling one..two..three! The music starts, an upbeat style reminiscent of Spanish/Gypsy styles.

Ike hands Tori the mike and picks up an Irish Flute.

Too many nights I sat here waiting
There were times I couldn't go on
Still my heart was anticipating
It made me be strong
Made me hold on…

Tori steps down from the stage. She takes Tannr's hand and leads him back to a table. Fingertips to his chest, she pushes, and he drops into a chair. Propping a foot on his knee, she leans close, stroking her fingers along a cheek.

There were some calling me crazy
I've been accused of being naïve
But I don't need no one to save me
Cause I got you, you make me believe

I'll Be There in the night when you need me
Just call my name
I'll be there close your eyes and you'll see me
Just call my name

She turns and drops into his lap.

I don't need to know the answers
I don't want to understand
We were born to take the chances
I know the truth when you hold my hand…

I'll Be There in the night when you need me
Just call my name
I'll be there close your eyes and you'll see me
Just call my name

She rises and struts back to the stage. Turning she gestures, arm moving out before us, palm open upwards.

I had waited a lifetime lost on the open sea
Praying for an angel to be sent to me

She hooks a finger at Tannr.

So come to me...

A man at the next table starts to rise, only to be pulled back down by his laughing friends. His girlfriend swats him. The bridge swells, the musicians getting into the music. She walks forward until she is again standing in front of Tannr. Their gazes meets and neither sees anyone else in the crowd.

Now the night don't last forever
Every moment is a song
Cause we face the night together
Something this right could never be wrong

I'll Be There in the night when you need me
Just call my name
I'll be there close your eyes and you'll see me
Just call my name

Her voice falls away as Tannr slides his hands along her hips, pulling her closer. He tugs and she is in his lap, legs straddling his body. He kisses her as Ike takes over the final lyrics to finish the song.

I'll Be There in the night when you need me
Just call my name
I'll be there close your eyes and you'll see me
Just call my name

The group onstage swings into another tune. Ike steps off the stage, giving space to someone else. She heads for the bar to help the waitress as Monty and Patti keep up with the busy night.


*Just Call My Name/Blackmore's Night