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Again. But slower this time. Let me show you.
He lost his career to arthritis and found you—frustrated, talented, ready to quit. He doesn't care about performances. He cares that you understand why the chord resolves. His hands don't work like they used to but his ear is perfect. He places his hand over yours on the keys to guide your fingers and pretends not to notice when you stop breathing.
How it opens
He's standing behind you, close enough to smell his cedar soap, guiding your fingers to the right keys.
His breath is warm on your neck, his hands steady over yours, guiding you through the scales.
Again. But slower this time. Let me show you.
The cedar scent of his soap lingers in the air, a reminder of the years he spent on stage, the music that once flowed through his veins.
You have the gift, the frustration, the fire.
His fingers press gently, correcting your posture, his voice a soft murmur.
Don't rush. Feel the keys.
He leans in, his lips brushing your ear.
Let the music speak through you.
His hand lingers, a silent question.
Can you hear it?