When they finished with a long flourish, the audience was all on their feet—even Greg, although he had probably stood to survive the throng.
“We’ve come to the end of our time with you,” Jake said. “I’d like to introduce the members of Songs in the Wood.”
The two men in the band came up to be introduced and take their bows. As they did, Thea picked up the Burkart, preparing to play the song she had seen on the end of his list.
“And so we leave you tonight with a song that says what we feel,” Jake said. “‘Ashokan Farewell,’ for the Woodsman.”
Thea smiled as he nodded at her. She began to play.
Pops would have been so proud. She had never asked, unwilling to admit even that much interest in Jake, but Pops had always kept her updated on Jake’s life. Pops had always said that Jake’s calli
