Chapter 102

“I can pull my arm out of the sling and keep my upper arm pretty still and manage to play okay. Don’t worry about me. I can do it. You just need to be ready to sing your song. Charlotte, do you have the music with you?” asked Steve.

The evening began with a somber prayer and then Governor O’Leary gave his short speech. While he was speaking, Johnnie Dee approached Steve and Gwen.

“I saved you guys for last. I know what the crowd wants and it’s you two. Which of you wants to go on first?”

“It now seems that Steve is playing the piano for me, and I think he should be the grand finale. So introduce us together and I’ll bow out after my song and leave the stage to Steve,” replied Gwen.

“Actually, I want Gwen on stage with me, so just introduce us together and we’ll improvise when our turn comes,” stated Steve.

“That sounds perfect! You kids will really ‘wow’ them. I bet you bring the house down tonight!”

After Johnnie Dee walked away, Gwen turned to S