Annie wanted to blurt out that she would, but she stopped herself. “What about Lizzy?”

Bristol threw her head back and laughed. “Lizzy is like an annoying big sister. And after a tour, we always need to take a break from each other. Day in and day out with the same person who is simultaneously your friend and manager is exhausting. I never know if my friend or my manager is standing in front of me.”

“Why can’t she be both?”

“Because it can be a conflict of interest. My friend needs to encourage me to sneak away and do risky things, but my manager will lock me up behind hotel doors to keep me safe. I don’t blame her. We’ve had some close calls.” Bristol pursed her lips, and Annie noticed a shift in her mood. Those close calls must have been awful.

“What about your family? I know you miss them.”

A smile brushed across Bristol’s lips. “I do, but my mom fusses over me, and then it’s not relaxing.”

Annie caught herself from reaching out and grabbing Bristol’s hand as a comforting gesture. She touched her arm instead. “I’m sorry success has gotten in the way of living. There have to be places where people won’t bother you. I know a lot of famous people vacation in Vail, and from what I understand, most of the locals leave them alone.”

“Do you ever go to Vail?” Bristol asked.

“I’ve been there a few times. It’s gorgeous, even in the summer.”

“Is it safe to hike?”

“Yes, but you might run into a not-so-friendly animal.”

“Like a bear?” Bristol asked.

Annie nodded. “Like a bear or a bobcat or wolf or a moose.”

“Nope. No. No way.” Bristol waved her hands back and forth in front of her.

When the door flung open, Annie slid away from Bristol as though they were guilty of something for just sitting on the same bench. Charley barreled in, bringing in a swirl of cooler air that provided a moment of relief.

“My masseuse was amazing. Like I can barely walk. Thank you so much for the pampering.” Charley slouched across from them. She pushed her sweaty hair back and leaned against the slick wall. “It’s so hot. How long have you been in?”

Annie cleared her throat. “Not very long. I just got here. Bristol’s been here for a bit.”

“Speaking of which, I’m going to shower before our mani-pedis.” Bristol stood and walked gingerly to the door. “I’ll see you in a bit.”

“Please tell me you get this kind of treatment the entire tour.” Charley waved her hand in front of her face, trying to drum up a draft.

“This is new to me, so I don’t know if this is normal.”

Charley sat where Bristol did. “She was looking pretty hot in that not-so-giant towel.”