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

Noah pulled on a knee-length T-shirt, which he sometimes used as a nightshirt in cold weather, and crawled into bed.


“I’ll go back next door and tell your mother you’re settled down for the night. She’ll probably come tuck you in or something.”


He did so, then he returned next door, where everyone was now in the parlor.


AS SOON AS TOM walked into the room, Noah’s mother said, “Did he make it up the stairs all right?”


“Yes, Ma’am, but it wore him out. He’s in bed, and if you want to say good night you probably don’t have long. I suspect he’ll be sound asleep fairly quickly.”


“In that case,” she said, “if you folks will excuse me, I’ll go next door for a minute.”


When enough time had elapsed for her to be out of earshot, Henry said, “Her attitude toward you, or more particularly you and Noah, seems to have undergone a transformation.”


Chapter 32