Saying Goodbye to a Long Term Caregiver

Vinnie sits at the table in the lounge. He wears, as always, a cap. A big pin in his shirt says I’m The Boss. He’s singing Roll Out The Barrel in a thin tenor. He’s also making me keep to the regular four-four time on the piano. Sometimes I miss the right chord but Vinnie sings on. I’m taking lessons from Ed Wise. Ed tells me it’s good for me to play in front of an audience.