"The music made it worthwhile, Greg." She was grateful for his lie, but wouldn't let it stand. She saw how he loved to be playing, and moreover, how he loved the people who loved his music in turn. "But I am in no hurry to say our goodbyes either."

The stress and everything she had been through this night had broken her down and ground down her barriers. She uncurled one arm and reached out to put a hand on his forearm.