Every now and again, it hits me just how incredible Lyn is, and I am suddenly reminded how lucky I am to be her partner. I had such a moment last night: we were in Swindon, at an event called music alive, part of ‘Our Big Gig’. Run by Debbie, a friend of Lyn’s from her Drake days, it was an event focussing on music and disability. Debbie had invited Lyn to run a workshop and, in the evening, perform a few of her tracks. As usual, I just came along for the ride, not really expecting to do much.

You see, I have never thought of myself as particularly musical. Of course I like listening to music as much as anyone else, but I have never gone further into creating it. Thus I did not think I would participate much yesterday. But then something truly awesome happened: in the afternoon, Lyn was in a jam session with a guy on guitar and dominik drumming. Debbie had given Lyn a new app which allows her to improvise, which she was having fun with. The trio were just jamming, riffing off each other, when all of a sudden i decided to join in. I picked up a drum stick and started to drum along, like i used to with my brother. I was nervous about spoiling it at first, but then I really got into it. I suddenly felt alive. I then decided to go to the piano, pressing a key at a time, by turns responding to and controlling the rhythm. It was incredible.

There was even better to come, though. Later in the evening, there was a small concert, where three or four groups, Lyn included, would perform. I was just expecting to watch, but inspired by the afternoons jam session, Debbie had other ideas, asking me to join inn on the piano. As before I was nervous about spoiling it, but the afternoon jam had been so much fun I was looking forward to it. What followed was one of the best moments of my life. Our jam lasted fifteen minutes at least, our rhythms lifting and diving and weaving; I have rarely felt so alive so joyful, so child like. The best part, though, was the fact I was playing with Lyn: at last i was making music with her, helping her do her thing. We were creating something together, harmonious and one. It was a moment of musical bliss, and when it ended it left me craving more.