Then his notes died away as he focused on mine.

"And you left a note that he hadn't died of a heart attack."

Even before the notes died away, an image filled the glass.

I waited until the last note had died away in the darkness.

Then, gradually, the note died away and his vision returned.

As the last note died away the police superintendent came down the stairs.

Stephen felt something snap into place as the notes died away.

As the last note died away all the lights went out.

Long after the final note died away, people remained standing.

As the last notes of the final chorus died away he raised his head and looked at her.