We spent the next few months, touring around the country, and fans started recognizing me. My album was quickly climbing the charts. But all too soon, August came. School was going to start the next week, so I had to put Greer on a plane headed for home when we were in New York.

"I'm going to miss you!" I said as I squeezed my sister tightly. Then, I pulled back to look into her eyes. "Promise me that you'll e-mail me."

She laughed. "Skype would be even ...