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

“There you are, Dr. Foster,” she said. “Go into the dining room and help yourself to wine and finger food.”


In the dining room, William poured each of them a glass of wine, and they filled their small plates with cheese, crackers, and other goodies. William, Henry, and their fathers were standing by the serving table with two well-tended women, whom he presumed to be the Lanes’ mothers. Henry introduced Tom and Noah to his mother and his aunt. They made small talk with the two women for a few minutes, then began to work the room, talking with various people who were there. As it turned out, most of those present were either members of the vestry or involved in some manner with the day-to-day administration of the church.


They’d just worked their way back to where Mrs. Lane was sitting in a wingback chair when Noah said, “Tom, do you mind if I go back to our room?”


“All of a sudden, I don’t feel so hot.”


Chapter 19