[A Homeless Man]
Christmas bells are ringing
Christmas bells are ringing
Christmas bells are ringing
Somewhere else!
Not here
[The Homeless Man exits. Angel gets a good beat going on the tub but is interrupted by a moan. He starts to drum again and sees Collins limp to downstage-left proscenium.]
[Angel]
You okay, honey?
[Collins]
I'm afraid so
[Angel]
They get any money?
[Collins]
No
Had none to get --
But they purloined my coat --
Well you missed a sleeve! -- Thanks
[Angel]
Hell, it's Christmas Eve
I'm Angel
[Collins]
Angel..? Indeed
An angel of the first degree
Friends call me Collins -- Tom Collins
Nice tree...
[Angel]
Let's get a band-aid for your knee
I'll change, there's a "Life Support" meeting at nine-thirty
Yes -- this body provides a comfortable home
For the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
[Collins]
As does mine
[Angel]
We'll get along fine
Get you a coat, have a bite
Make a night -- I'm flush
[Collins]
My friends are waiting --
[Angel]
You're cute when you blush
The more the merri -- ho ho ho
And I do not take no