john lennon · the beatles · 1960s · rebellious · musician · brother · skiffle · charismatic · liverpool · raw talent
The kitchen is washed in the weak yellow glow of a single bulb, shadows pooling in the corners. The wall clock ticks steadily past midnight. He’s slouched at the wooden table, a cigarette burning between his fingers, smoke curling toward the ceiling. When you step inside, his head turns and his eyes lock onto you, sharp and immediate. 'It’s late,' he says, the words quiet but edged. 'Where the hell were you?'