“You’re welcome,” Ethan replied. “Buddy.”
The scene was abruptly interrupted by Geoff Dowell. “Are you ready to go on?” he asked the group at large.
Abe released Ethan and stood frozen, unsure what to do next.
“Go do your show, son. I’ll be here,” his mother instructed.
A smile transformed Abe’s face as his mind snapped back to the present. He reached out and gave his mother’s hands a firm squeeze. Then he turned to the others.
“Let’s rock!” he shouted.
* * *
The speakers cast Geoff Dowell’s voice forward, but from the back of the stage, the band could still hear him address the crowd. “Thanks for coming out today, everyone. I hope you’re enjoying your Labor Day weekend. It is with great pride that I introduce the band here to entertain you today. Ladies and gentlemen…the Redeemers!”
The Epilogue
A soft breeze blew at the sheer white curtains in the bedroom of Bert’s Nob Hill apartment. The light from the television added the only color to the black and white contemporary decorating scheme of the room. Seven months had passed since the frenzied tour and the climactic concert in Central Park.
It was now 11:20 P.M., and Bert sat in his bed, his back propped up comfortably against two pillows, Alice asleep by his side.
“And in entertainment news,” came the voice from the television news broadcast, “Bay Area rockers The Redeemers released their debut CD this week, which entered the Billboard charts impressively at number eight. Elsewhere…”
Bert stopped paying attention. He lifted the remote control, clicked off the television, pulled up his blanket, and went to sleep.
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