He let the loop play. He grabbed his guitar to lay down a solo over the track. He played a blistering run of notes, hitting the climax of the jingle.

"Crashed? Whatever you did, it worked. I got the file this morning. I don't know how you got those session players on such a short turnaround. The sax solo? Genius. It sounded... frantic. Desperate. Perfect for the 'Monday Morning Coffee' ad."

E-L-I-A-S-I-S-D-E-A-D.

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