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Richard Evans

This character is one of the protagonists; a classical pianist, he must stop playing when he is diagnosed with ALS.

Karina Evans

This character is one of the protagonists; a former jazz musician, she teaches piano and cares for her ex-husband with ALS.

Grace Evans

This character is the daughter of the protagonists and is the last to learn about the ALS diagnosis.

Kathy DeVillo

This character is the nurse-practitioner who oversees the protagonist's medical care.

Bill Swain

This character is a home health aide who becomes close to both of the protagonists over the course of the novel.

Elise

A jazz lover, this character is friends with one of the protagonists and teaches contemporary improvisation.

Matt

This character is dating the daughter of the protagonists.

Walt Evans

This character is the father of one of the protagonists; he looked down upon playing the piano and favored...

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