Every time I took that stage, it was me the crowd cheered and roared for. Every performance, the media raved about how ‘Fred’ had killed it. Every interview I gave, fans commented on how Fred had changed for the better. Fred was 4 Nipes’ guitarist. I was the improved version. So who really gave what to whom? Without me, 4 Nipes wouldn’t even exist anymore.”

He drew a deep breath and stepped back. He turned away, paced a little, then faced me again.

“Why… now? Why, after all these ...