“You have nothing to do with Fred Hunt.”

“Then why does it hurt so much to see this?” I wiped the tear.

“Maybe because of Jimi.”

“He’s self-destructing. And… no one sees it?”

“He’s been admitted. Maybe… he’ll get through it.”

“Every day I try not to think about him… but then I look at Jimi… and see him in those slanted eyes.” I smiled. “And in my son’s habits. What if Jimi really has guitar talent?”

“It might have nothing to do with Fred.”

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