"Why would she be upset?" I reply, truly baffled by the question. "The more, the merrier!"

The house band at Keynote has really become like family to me. When I was brought in as a featured performer, they could have banded against me, or been angry that some kid had been brought in to hog the spotlight, but they never once treated me like that, and I never treat them as just a house band. They're all talented in their own right.

"It'll be a blast," I assure her, pointing towards the club as we approach. "And I think my husband's coming tonight. I'll introduce you to him before, so you can have a seat buddy." My smile widens, and I let out a happy laugh. "Plus I just want to see you next to him. He's very tall."