the sun is just barely rising, as the convent bell tolls.
the nuns are out in force, painting the walls of the convent, mostly with rainbows and flowers and bright, shining suns. the camera pans to christy, who is adding her own original touch to the mural, using cans of spray paint. christy's section includes an image of a nun in a miniskirt and spike heels, accompanied by neon letters that read "st. kate!" people gather in the street, watching the nuns' activities. the convent begins to crackle with energy and life.
the sunday morning bell is chiming as crowds of people stream into the convent. the entire neighborhood looks cleaner, and the people walk with a spring in their step. three local tv stations have remote news crews on the scene doing follow-ups on the story.
the neighborhood has turned out to see the choir off. banners hang from the fire escapes of the building across the street: "st. kate's - the greatest!", "good luck tonight!"
joey and willy park their car in front of the convent, get out quickly and climb the steps to the front door. they ring the bell.