Paying closer attention, she observed Jane wringing her hands. It wasn’t excitement. It was nerves. Jane confirmed her worst fears. “Two new groups will perform along with Clyde. Bennet said their manager, Collin, hyped our concert to some industry contacts. He told them outdoor shows in small towns like ours are an untouched market. They’re handling all the publicity. We don’t have to lift a finger except to promote the event on the air.” Lizzie needed to sit. It crossed her mind to skip the concert. Coalesce was Jane’s job, not hers. One look at her friend’s face made her dismiss the notion. She’d go for moral support. “When?” she asked. “In two weeks. They added us to the end of their tour.” Jane was too worked up to notice her roommate’s tension. She clasped her trembling hands. “

