Billy finally asks Suzie to go to the prom with him after waiting and sweating it out until the week before prom night.
Suzie says, "Yes."
Billy freaks and realizes that he's got less than a week to get his shit together.
He asks his Dad for advice and his Dad says, "Son. you need a tuxedo, a corsage, a haircut, and if you want to make a good impression, a limousine. With only a week left, you're screwed. Tell ya what though. If you can pull it off, I'll help with the costs."
Emboldened, Billy sits down and figures out a plan. After a few iterations of deciding in which order he'd deal with the preparations he starts to make calls. Every one he calls is too busy to answer the phone. So, he decides that his only option to visit each business in person. Monday is pretty much done. So, he decides to start bright and early on Tuesday
On Tuesday, he goes to the menswear store and there's a long tuxedo line.
To his dismay, the line was for final fittings because all of the guys in front of him had their act together and ordered their tux weeks ago. He thinks he's been shot down right out of the gate, but luckily he got a tux and didn't really need any tailoring beyond getting the pants hemmed and they could do that in a couple of days no problem. He scheduled pickup on Friday. So, he was all set for a tux. Check one off the list!
On Wednesday, he goes to the barber shop and there is a long haircut line.
He waits and waits and waits. Finally, he gets his hair cut by the best barber in the shop and he looks stylin'! It will grow in just a bit by prom night and he'll look even better.
On Thursday, he goes to the limo service and there is along limo line.
People are checking out the limos and choosing the one they want as they had all reserved well in advance. He freaks out because he assumes there will be nothing left. He waits and as luck would have it, they have a brand new Town Car that just came in to service. Since it was just going to be him and Suzie, there was no need for a stretch limo anyway. Billy was stoked!!
On Friday, Billy goes back to the menswear store to pick up his tuxedo. It fits perfectly. Super stoked! His plan was coming together.
He then goes to the flower shop to get a corsage for Suzie and there is a long corsage line.
Billy waits and gets a nice corsage for Suzie and boutonniere for his tux. Stunned that everything finally came together, Billy breathes a sigh of relief.
He gets home at around dinner time on Friday and tells his Dad, "I did it! It's all sorted out and I'm ready to go for Saturday night. And I've got tonight and tomorrow to relax and get ready for the prom."
His Dad is proud of what he's done. Glad to see his son take on such a series of challenges and execute so well. Dad covers the entire cost and gives Billy some pocket money for Saturday night.
The big night arrives and the limo picks up Billy first and then drives him over to Suzie's house.
Billy meets Suzie's parents and they love him. Everyone is warm and friendly. They take pictures and Billy and Suzie put the flowers on each other and get a nice send off.
The limo driver takes them to the prom and the most exciting evening of their young lives begins.
Billy and Suzie have dinner with a group of kids that they would normally consider out of their league. Everyone hits it off and new friendships are made. Billy and Suzie are winning at life!
Dinner ends and dancing begins. Billy and Suzie find that they are natural dance partners. Each feeling the rhythm of the song and intuitively knowing how each other is going to move. They wow the crowd with their grace and groove.
After a few dances, Suzie says, "I'm thirsty. Would you get me some punch, please?"
Parched himself, Billy agrees and heads off to the table where the punch bowl is located and....
there is no punch line.
