XI. 3 Nights at the Symphony with Josephine Olsen

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It was only a few weeks from when the Family decided to move. Morgan sitting cuddled up next to Jo on her couch. Jo had flown up to Boston to attend to some business and opted to stay an extra day to catch up with her best friend. Morgan asked, "Are you sad to be leaving it all,"

Jo thought for a minute, "I imagine I'm never too far from it. That's the beauty of the industry." she looked over at Morgan, "I am never too far from a movie set."

"Because you are never too far from Liz,"

"Untrue," Jo said,

"Mmhmm," Morgan hummed unamused, "It's not bad." she added, "You are a good wife and an incredible mother."

"As are you," Jo nodded,

Morgan snorted, "That's not what my teenagers think,"

Jo laughed, "That's what teenagers are for. To spur on our midlife crisis."

Morgan nodded, "Back to your mid-life crisis." She settled into the couch more, "What do you want to do for your big send-off?"

"Send off?"

Morgan rolled her eyes, "You've been in Hollywood for years being a consistent source of entertainment. I feel you should do one last whoora."

"What do you think I should do?"

"Something that encompasses all of your love for the arts."

Jo thought for a minute, "A symphony,"

"A what?" Morgan raised her brow,

"A symphony," Jo said more firm in her choice. One night maybe two I will play the piano, compose, sing, and pay homage to the films that have shaped me."

"You are weird," Morgan said firmly,


It was late May and Jo was standing in the middle of a concert hall. It had taken three months to choose the song, pick the orchestra, and design the stage. This was to be a symphony like no other. Jo stood next to Alex as she spoke, "I'm Alex Levy here at Walt Disney Concert Hall. I am joined by Josephine Olsen as she prepares for her Three Night Symphony that opens this Friday." she turned to Jo, "This place is beautiful,"

Jo looked around smiling, "Yes, it is quite stunning,"

"Now this symphony is different than a traditional symphony correct?"

"Yes," Jo nodded, "I will be both composing and singing." Jo walked across the stage, "A dear friend of mine will also be here to assist me when I am unable to lead the orchestra."

"What made you choose for this to be your farewell."

"I double majored in both cinematography and music. My first love was a piano. The camera brought me my greatest love and so I feel this is the best way for me to nod to both of those." she paused, "And I thought it would be fun." she laughed,

"Well, I can not wait to see."

Jo smiled kindly, "Thank you,"


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