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[Ulpian]

Interesting.

I think you're right that there's a concern that Christine would quit again, not remembering how gruelling a tour can be, particularly fifteen years after she last did it. I would understand all of the others worrying about that: The Dance was, at some stage, intended to be a world tour, but they hadn't signed up for that yet. When it came time to talk dates and numbers, Christine honoured the initial 40-date contract, but chose not to extend it beyond that. However, she would not have said what she said to The Guardian journalist if she hadn't thought about that: she isn't daft. She's been in therapy, she's travelled with them, she is back to performing on stage, and she knows what it entails.

As to Brett, well, there would be a role for him, but of course it wouldn't be as prominent. I think he's respectful and smart enough to realise that if the creator of the keyboard parts he is playing wants to return to her role, then he should step aside. In any case, there may very well be an enhanced role for him, given that Christine may need help on her return, having not played for so long, and Brett could fill some of the spaces for her. Also he could still do singing and guitar; I get the impression he loves being part of the band, whatever part that might be, and wouldn't mind returning to the role he performed on The Dance.

It's interesting that you say Lindsey is loyal. That may be so, though I think Richard Dashut - on recent comments from various sources - might disagree.