Introduction

Rudolph is 58 years old
He lives alone in a lighthouse just north of the town of Portsbelly's port
It is one of the largest lighthouses in the state of Maine
Since his wife, Julia, died a year ago to the day
Rudolph has become a much more bitter and reclusive man
Julia was a fearless socialite
She could strike conversation with just about anyone, bringing a smile to their day
She was Rudolph's connection to the outside world
Since her passing, he spends his days maintaining the lighthouse and patroning the local bar
However, Rudolph also has a secret passion which he guards very closely
When he is alone at the top of his lighthouse spire, Rudolph lets out his sweet, lamenting voice in song
He likes the way his voice bounces off the brick walls and reverberates throughout the spire
It is as though his voice sings back to him; keeping him company, and making him feel warm inside