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

Mr. Cooper told them what the property was worth, and what the client wanted for it.


“Is there a tenant in place right now?” Noah said.


“The lease just expired and the tenant moved out.”


“What about taxes, insurance, and such—do you have any information?”


“I just happen to have all of the above,” Mr. Cooper said. He passed a folder across the desk. They looked at the documents, which included a picture. The house appeared to be a small brick bungalow of the type that was ubiquitous in the Murray Hill area, which was just across Roosevelt Boulevard and the CSX Railway main line from Avondale.


“This looks good,” Tom said. “When can we see it?”


They waited while Mr. Cooper made the call. When he hung up the phone, he said, “He’s really eager, as you might have guessed from my end of the conversation. He’ll meet you at the house in thirty minutes.”


“Wow, he is eager,” Tom said. “What do you think, babe?”


Chapter 38