Carson

“Are you ready for this?” I ask Montana. “These are the last few minutes of having the house all to ourselves. Our peace will be no more.”

“The house is enormous—plenty of room to spread out,” Montana reminds me.

Moments later, we’re snacking in the kitchen when the gate buzzes, signaling the band’s arrival.

Montana asks, “Fran, are you ready for this?”

She nods. “Corey’s family and ZipTie have prepared me for ...