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“No, seriously It’s is and see how the fans react up close Especially people who don’t know thean opener, that’s prettyfor They have no clue who I am”

“But I’ fans from t

he first note of your first song” Her storimace and plastered on a smile

He ran a hand across the back of his neck “I wish that were the case Glad you have so much faith in my ability to convert fans”

“They would be seriously ive you a chance”

“Maybe I need to have you come out and make my pre-show announcements for when I’et booed off stage before I’ve finished ”

“Has that seriously happened to you before?”

“Oh yeah,” he said, s sadly

“Sure, invite me the next time you’re in town and I’ll roup of people cauitar They pulled him with them to the bar and she waved at him as he looked over his shoulder at her He waved her forward to join them

“I’ll be there in a few”

“There she is,” Mark said, co up behind her with his arms wrapped around her stomach He rocked her back and forth and the bile rose in her throat She pushed on his aro and then turned, giving hiuy Jen was really lucky to have hi up his family’s bar

“I can’t believe you’re leaving”

“I kno York It’s crazy, but it’s the right rin on his face She turned to look and saw Jen talking with some friends across the bar

“Yes, it was She’s quite a catch and an a artist”

“Like you,” he squeezed her shoulder