A young Lin was working in his father's bodega smack down in the middle of Washington Heights. But it wasn't his cup of tea. He was working here while trying to get college money. Plus, he was still technically living with his parents while he looked for his own place. Money was tight.

He stood behind the bodega counter as he doodled and wrote down some fresh music ideas onto a notepad. He looked at the clock and groaned. 30 minutes left on this shift that has lasted forever. He didn't think anyone else was gonna come in...

Until you did.