“I’ll have to pass,” I said. “That wasn’t an invitation,” Flo said. “Battle of the Bands is tonight. And DBBF are playing.” “Who else is playing?” I asked, but I already knew the answer. I couldn’t avoid Dominic no matter how hard I tried. But Flo surprised me. “As of right now, nobody,” she said. “Vinnie said they’re trying to get a replacement for Jeff.” “Jessica plays the guitar,” Andy reminded her. “That’s right,” Flo said. “I have an idea. Jessica’s going undercover. She’s going to join Side Effects May Vary, temporarily, of course, and help us get to the bottom of this.” “No, I can’t!” I couldn’t think of anything more humiliating. Dominic would hate having me in the band and I would hate being there. Watching all those girls drooling over him would be pure torture. “Why not?”
