Barry

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During World War I, ground troops took to reciting the Psalm 91 for reassurance under fire.

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Hes trapped in his predicament, and the only way out is through hell.

(2017 may be over, but theJohn Denverssancecontinues apace!)

Ofcoursehe must become a casualty of Barrys tumble into turpitude.

Its a lot to ask anyone to bear, but Barry leaves him with no choice.

The guilt is not insubstantial.

As Sally fully admits, her performance was only so good because he cued her up.

This slightly improves his mood.

Hes had a fall out of the light, though the final song metaphorically frames it as an ascension.

Hes on the jet plane, far from the Most High.

(Im more of aThe Secretman myself.)

Haders a pro at pinpointing the little bits of New Age hooey reminding us that were in California.

Though perhaps there are simply more Kevins than Stevens in Eastern Europe?

Super broken up about it.