Lulu's been home from New York, and her impromptu wedding to Dante, for a week when she finds a thick manila envelope stuck in the door of the loft. It just says, "Lulu," in bold, familiar strokes. She checks her watch. Dante isn't due home for hours. With shaking fingers, Lulu opens the envelope. Inside, there's a CD case and a letter.
Lulu,
I hear congratulations are in order. I wanted to get you a gift but wasn't sure what was appropriate. I recently acquired a new piano, and when I was going through my old sheet music, I found this and decided to make a recording. I hope you enjoy it.
I think you can do better than Dante, but I wish you all the happiness in the world.
Johnny
The CD says, simply, "Lulu's Song." She walks to the stereo and puts it on. As the first beautiful notes wash over her, she sinks to the floor, remembering. This is the song Johnny wrote for her when he was Sonny's hostage.
There was a time when Lulu thought she would marry Johnny. She listens to his song, her song, their song, and her sobs create an ugly harmony.