And Tommy Dreiser is a lonely gangster who has fallen in love with the voice of a woman named Ruby whom he listens to every night when he calls a 900 number. All their paths are about to cross in dangerous ways. Meanwhile, Eddie bungles a job, burning down the wrong building, a warehouse filled with merchandise stolen by Tommy. When Charlie's group serenades at a wedding reception with Tommy in the audience, Tommy recognizes Ruby's voice and stalks her. Ruby forces Charlie to help her escape.
Music is the food of love.
And Charlie must play on.