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Distressed and alone, Jon wanders through Central Park until he finds himself in the abandoned theater inside Belvedere Castle.

He finds an old rehearsal piano, and begins to play it while collecting his thoughts.

Jon ponders on whether the amount of sacrifice required for his career in music is worth it, and whether those telling him to “ have it all, play the game ” are right (“ Why ”).

Ultimately, he realizes that he will only be happy as a professional composer, no matter what hardships that may bring.