Tom Foster and Noah Webster have been together for three years. In that time, Tom has completed his doctorate, Noah has begun working on his master's, and both men have come into their own as performers. Suddenly international recognition becomes a reality instead of a dream. They even perform at the dedication of a concert hall at the University of Aragoni.<br><br>But it's not all smooth sailing. They still have to battle Noah's Uncle Joe over the division of property he owned with Noah's late father. Tom's father has been distant ever since Tom chose music over law school. And Noah's mother's attitude toward his relationship with Tom leaves something to be desired. With their busy performance schedules, will Tom and Noah be able to make peace with their parents and get a fair deal?

The Performers

She took a sip, paused for a moment and said, “Très bien.”


He made a little bow and filled everyone’s glass. Two hours later everyone at the table was sated. They’d sampled the p?té and the small cups of French onion soup, the coq au vinhad been so tender that the meat had literally fallen off the bone at the slightest touch of a fork, and the dessert was a mousse au chocolatso light and delicious it was almost impossible to describe. William went to retrieve the car, and the rest of them walked to the restaurant’s entrance, accompanied by Jacques. They all praised the food, to the owner’s evident satisfaction.


In the car, Tom said, “Mrs. Lane, that was the most amazing meal I have ever had, and I can’t thank you enough for the experience.”


“I’m glad you boys enjoyed it,” she said.


“The word ‘enjoy’ is scarcely adequate to describe the experience I just had,” Tom said.


Chapter 17