"Ignore him and focus on my voice. The doctor said to behave and we will," Abel answered calmly. He didn't want to upset the operator and leave Cain without painkillers and this was obviously the best way to do it. "Think of his singing as a punishment for you not telling me."

"Everyone's a critic," Abel replied to him as he shrugged. "Don't mind him. If you wish, you can continue singing with me."