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Chuck and I laughed at the interruption The ave me one brief kiss, then he pulled away and actually did choose a video gaaht had an exciting edge to it Not only was I feeling Chuck's heat, but I was also nervous about playing with the band In fact, I was so keyed up that I didn't even notice when Jason appeared by ht?"

I jumped at the sound of his voice, but acted nonchalant and kept facing the stage "River's letting me play drums on 'Fiery Life'"

Jason stepped around to face me "He's what?" Definitely unhappy-I wondered if he'd try to stop me Should River have cleared this with him first?

In an effort to placate hi during the chorus, and all I get is one cy the verses"

I couldn't wait to dance next to River And playing druettable experience "It wasn't my idea-River offered He wants rinned "How could I refuse?"

Jason stiffened "Don't expect hione soon, and he has his own life" As if I didn't already know that I ignored Jason so I could focus on the band At least they weren't counting the days until et back inThis is not how you dress for the stage"

"What's wrong with the way I'ht because I was going out there I didn't want to be flashing s or a short skirt to an entire crowd So I had on a nice pair of blue jeans, calf-high boots, and a tan top, loose fitting with open sleeves

Jason gruht, but in the future, when you're on stage with the Fiery Boys, you have to dress for it Tight and colorful, with lots of skin showing Not soer I wondered if he had makeup tips for me, too

I was used to Jason's irascibility by now, and I'd had enough of it With a nod, I stepped away from him to watch the show

When it was ti anything e at all Instead, he teased River "We have a special guest druh the next song" He waved to the wing "Come on out, Annalisa"