Annie swore Lizzy’s demeanor softened. Maybe she appreciated that she didn’t find her in Bristol’s bed this morning. “Great. I’ll change and get out of everyone’s way. I’m sure you have a lot of business to tend to today.” She really had no idea but wanted out of the small space she shared with Lizzy. After grabbing her bag, she slipped back into the freakishly small bathroom and got ready for the day. She threw her hair up in a bun because she didn’t have the patience to try anything else. She gathered her things and stealthily made her way to the front of the bus. Bristol, Dom, Lizzy, and her assistants stopped and stared. Annie smiled at the attention.

“Good morning, everyone.”

“Good morning, Annie,” Bristol said.

Annie held her breath when she saw Bristol. She looked amazing. Her hair, still damp from her shower, was braided back and hanging over one shoulder. She was sandwiched between Lizzy and Dom going over whatever was on the iPad.

“Good morning, Bristol.” Knowing she was totally interrupting, she sat far away from them. “As soon as we stop, I’ll jump off.”

“It’s no rush. If you want to stay, you can.”

Annie smiled. “I’ve never been to San Francisco, so I might just look around. Do you need me for anything?” she asked. She blushed when she caught Bristol’s wink.

“You have a good time. San Francisco is a fun place,” Bristol said.

The bus chugged to a stop, and Annie looked out the window. Chase Arena was huge, but she was more excited to see the sights of San Francisco that she’d seen on television and in movies. “I’ll take lots of photos and send them to you. Do you mind if I leave my guitar here?”

“That’s fine. I’ll tell Lou and Dave to give you full access if you return and we’re all inside.”

“Thank you,” Annie said. She exchanged her overnight bag for her backpack, grabbed her sunglasses, and set out to enjoy the hills and hotspots of San Francisco. She FaceTimed Sarah when she reached Bay Front Park. “Look at where I am.” She flipped the view so Sarah could see the ocean.

“That’s so beautiful. I’m jealous.”

Annie noticed the dark circles under her sister’s eyes. “How’s life? You seem stressed. Is Peyton good?”

“She’s great. It’s just work. So many staff members are taking vacations, and it’s hard to fill the schedule.”

“Play the lottery. Then you can win millions and never have to work again.”

“I don’t need the lottery when I have you,” Sarah said. They made faces at one another. “Did you find a manager? Did you call Dani?”