Maxim led Ruby to the backstage area, where they practiced every afternoon. He sat down at the piano and pulled out a music sheet. “Here is a piece of music which is written and composed just for you. The person who composed it does not know you, but when I heard it sung by someone else I immediately knew that you were the one who should actually sing it." Ruby read the music and was immediately intrigued. “Alright," she agreed. “The lyrics are really special; all about loss and the courage to overcome," she continued. “So, shall we begin to practice?" Maxim asked. “You doing the vocals and me accompanying you on piano?" “Great!" Ruby agreed excitedly. Ruby and Maxim practiced very seriously for a week. Then they began to perform the song at their evening concerts. The audience could

