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

“To a degree, at least once I get going. For example, when I do the telephone-number thing, it takes me a few moments to find a combination of notes that work. When I find the right combination, the muse takes over, then I go on autopilot.”


“Can people learn to do that?” Mrs. Lane asked.


“The title of my dissertation was Improvisation: Art Form or Mere Mechanics,” he said, “and I successfully defended it. That being said, yes, a student can learn the mechanics of improvisation up to a point. To take it above a certain level, a gift is required.”


“Dr. Ambrose says Tom is just about the best at improvisation she’s ever heard,” Noah said.


“She’s your teacher?” Mrs. Lane said.


“You bet,” Noah said. “She offered me a full scholarship after she heard me sing the Elijahthat time.”


“Dr. Ambrose spent twenty years teaching at Juilliard before she moved to Florida with her late husband,” Tom said. “She’s one of the best at what she does.”


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