Jander finished the song, hitting notes that he was sure no one thought a man - living or dead - could hit or sustain for as long as he did.
"That was exhilirating!" He said exuberantly to his stage partner. "But, I need a smoke and clear my head for a bit."
He headed for the alley via the back door, figuring he had earned the right to use the door. As he passed the bar, he said to Rosie, "Hope you enjoyed it, pet!"
Walking into the crisp night air, he breathed deeply as he took out a cigarette and lit it. "Ahhhh. That's the stuff."