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We fought and laughed and were foolish clowns

But I know . . . we were brothers ’til the end

I loved you with everything

I loved you with everything

I closed my eyes, squeezing them tight to ward off the bombardment of emotions. I hauled in another big breath and a new calmness washed over me.Yeah...Phil was with us. He was here. My voice soared, filling the stadium with unchartered energy.

Remember the high and feeling alive

Together forever. All the good times

We were so young, united as one

Together forever, searching for love

We sang from the heart, right from the start

Together forever, never apart

Then I toned it down, dropping my voice back to a breathy rasp.

I may not be there, but I’m always here

I may not be there, but I’m always here

Soaring through the clouds, I’m doing fine

Never wanted to hurt you, don’t trouble your mind

Look to the stars, feel me in your heart

I’m always here, we are never apart

I’m watching you from up above

Showering down on you with all my love

I’ll see you again one day soon

I promise that I’ll always love you

Please know . . . we were brothers ’til the end

I loved you with everything

I loved you with everything

As Slip played the last chord, the crowd roared and erupted into applause.

Fuck!I didn’t know how I got through that, but I did. The first time singing a heartfelt song live was always rough. I’d be fine after tonight, guaranteed. The guys and I nodded at each other. A silent, solid understanding passed between us.Yeah, we loved Phil. He’d loved us. He’s our guardian angel.

That song had hit everyone hard. I didn’t think there was a dry eye in the stadium. So, it was time to change the mood.

We transitioned into a few sexy I-want-you-girl singles, a couple of seductive I-love-you ballads, several I’m-better-off-without-you songs, then hit our love-living-life party tracks. I’d been singing my heart out, and the boys and I had rocked up a storm for just over two hours, when we slammed out the last beat of our encore. Pyrotechnics lit the stage and sky above the stadium. Coated in sweat, we ran offstage. We hugged, cheered, and hollered with our team. What a fucking epic show! My blood charged through my veins. Fire blazed through my soul. The adrenaline rush was a total high.

I made my way over to my wife. I picked up Sutton, spun her around, and kissed her sweet lips.

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