Part 2 Summary

As Joel listens to the singer, he feels a sense of happiness and friendliness toward those gathered at the party. When the music ends and the party-goers begin making their way toward Stella to say good-bye, Joel decides to entertain them with "Building it Up," a skit he has written himself. Thinking Stella might enjoy it, he seeks her out and asks if he can perform. Stella thinks the idea is wonderful and asks how she can help. Joel assigns her the part of the secretary.

Before long, Joel finds himself performing his skit in front of the assembled group. It is at this moment that he realizes that the man who had just finished singing was a famous radio entertainer. Joel thinks that perhaps he has made an error in judgment by deciding to perform. As he goes through the skit, a...