Captain Hook ceased performing. He turned to Billy Jukes at a snail's pace. A tear formed in his eye and ran down his face. ''Mummy?'' His body trembled. Two tears ran down Captain Hook's face.
Sudden curiosity caused Billy Jukes to tilt his head to one side. ''What do you remember about your mother?'' he asked. He focused on Captain Hook as the latter ceased trembling.
Billy Jukes looked back. His eyes settled on curtains for a few seconds. He shuddered. He remembered what was behind the curtains.
Captain Hook's mother's picture.
The harpsichord and picture were very important to Captain Hook. Although Billy Jukes sometimes mentioned Captain Hook's mother to prevent extra songs, he refused to tear the picture apart or damage a man's beloved harpsichord.
Billy Jukes turned to Captain Hook. ''What do you remember about your beloved mother?'' he wished to know.