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think you knew how to be rude.”
    Jeff blew out a sigh. “Well, I kinda insulted her music.”
    “Well, damn, it’s like one and the same, bro. I mean, what the hell?”
    Jeff looked up at the night sky. “Yeah, I know. She asked what song of hers was my favorite and I was stuck for an answer.”
    “Awk-ward. Hey, but you gotta hand it to her. Cat does have an amazing voice. Pure, but with a little bit of a sultry edge here and there. Remember when she sang ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ for the Cougars on opening day?”
    “Oh, wow. I’d forgotten about that.”
    “Dude, she killed it.”
    “Yeah . . .” Jeff felt himself nodding in agreement.
    “And didn’t she sing at Reid and Addison’s wedding?”
    “Yeah, I think Cat and Mia Monroe go way back and Addison is Mia’s cousin. So there you have it.”
    “Cat wasn’t nearly as well known back then, but, man oh man, she shot to the top of the charts fast not long after that. In just a couple of years Cat Carson went from opening concerts to headlining.”
    “Too fast, in my opinion.”
    “You’re not the only one with that opinion. When shewon vocalist of the year two years ago, some people were royally pissed. You gotta admit that it must be tough to win an honor like that and then have to take some serious heat from your peers.”
    Jeff stood up and leaned against the railing. “Blame the record companies who create artists rather than artists creating themselves,” Jeff responded tightly.
    “And you’re throwing Cat into that category?” Snake asked. “Part of the criteria for the honor is sheer numbers and she has them.”
    “Well, yeah, I get that.” Jeff gave Cat’s cabin a guilty glance. “I don’t know, Snake. I guess she just seems one-dimensional. I mean, yeah, she has a great voice with some serious range, but no depth or emotion to her music.”
    “I don’t know if that’s a fair statement.”
    “Come on . . . ‘Sail-Away Summer’? Are you kidding me? Snake, there was, like, a dance remix. And now she claims she wants to do more traditional country? Give me a break.”
    “But sounds like she’s trying to take control of her career mold. You gotta give her credit for that.”
    “Why? Because she’s tired of singing about her toes in the sand? And suddenly she’s a serious country artist?”
    “Rick Ruleman must see something more in her than just a great voice. I mean, I read where she had a pretty big disagreement with Sweetside, so I guess that’s why she ended up here. So she’s not just about fame or the money.”
    “Maybe she just likes getting her way,” Jeff answered, knowing he was being unfair. “It’s no secret that she
comes
from money, so she doesn’t need it.”
    Snake laughed. “Sounds to me like you’re trying really hard to talk yourself out of liking her.”
    “I don’t even know her.”
    “Well, you might try not to like her, but she’s yourneighbor and will be at the studio on a regular basis. So odds are that you’re going to get to know Cat Carson a lot better in no time. If not, I’ll be glad to do the honors. She is my type.”
    “Stay the hell away from her, Snake,” Jeff growled, and then felt a little bit stupid.
    “Okay . . . so, what are you trying to tell me?”
    “I’m not trying to do anything more than drink a damned beer. As a matter of fact, I think I need another one,” Jeff added, even though he hadn’t finished half of the one he held in his hand. Meeting Cat still had him feeling a little bit off-kilter and he didn’t even know why. And seriously, why the hell did he just jump all over his best friend? “See ya at practice tomorrow.”
    “I might get there early.”
    “I’ll meet you there. Just give me a call when you’re on your way.” After Jeff ended the call, he took another swallow of beer and then set the can down on the railing. Usually an even-keel kind of guy, Jeff didn’t understand why his reaction to Cat Carson was so strong in more