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

When Dale came to collect them a few minutes before the concert was to begin, he said with evident excitement, “We’ve got almost a full house.”


They slipped quietly into the church and settled down in a choir pew near the console. Finally the rector of the church walked to the front of the choir area to welcome the audience. He said a few words about the new concert series, acknowledged the Lane Foundation for underwriting the new series, and gave a brief invocation. Tom walked to the front of the choir area, took his initial bow, and the concert began.


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