The next three days I spent with Greer were exactly what I needed; it was a magical time with my sister, and I couldn't bear to part with her not just yet. So, I phoned our father the night before and, reluctantly, he gave his permission for Greer to come with me on the first leg of the tour. But I had to promise him that she would be on a plane headed for home before her senior year of high school began.

The next morning, a limo was sent for us from the studio and Richard ...