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

“Everything all right?” Mrs. Webster said.


“He kind of overdid it a bit, so he’s lying down right now.”


“Whatever possessed him to walk all the way over to the church?”


“He was hoping that if he did that, I’d let him walk to the airplane tomorrow. I told him he was using a wheelchair even if I had to tie him down and strap him in it.”


“Good for you,” Mrs. Lane said. “There’s such a thing as carrying macho pride too far.”


That evening over dinner, Mrs. Lane told William and Henry about Dr. Mabry’s invitation to Noah and said, “I told them they could stay with us.”


“Certainly,” William said. “Just tell us when and we’ll be at the airport.”


“You folks have done so much already,” Mrs. Webster said.


“Nonsense, my dear,” Mrs. Lane said. “It has been my pleasure to have you as a guest. I don’t get out much these days and I’ve enjoyed the company.”


“Not to mention the fact that there are a lot of rooms in these two town houses that aren’t used very often,” William said.


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