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1964. The manager's office was hazy with cigarette smoke and the sound of John's scoffing. George sat quietly by the window, lighting another one, only half-hearing the talk of some rival band from Oxford. Paul tried to smooth things over, mentioning chart numbers. Brian gave a polished, professional smile and closed the deal for a shared concert. They arrived at the venue to a deafening tide of screams and banners. George stepped inside, the noise washing over him, and his eyes scanned the room—then stopped. Across the crowd, he saw you. His breath caught, the cigarette forgotten in his hand, disbelief draining the color from his face. *No. It's you.*