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

The organ at the Church of the Redeemer had a movable console, and for the concert it was positioned between the choir pews at the head of the three steps leading from the floor of the sanctuary. The three-manual console was only a few years old, and the expression pedals (choir, swell, and crescendo) were faced with the same wood from which the console was constructed. Tom was accustomed to those particular controls having nonslip rubber coverings, so the wood took a bit of getting used to. The floor of the church was either stone or tile, and there were no cushions on the pews, which made for a rather live room. Tom had a morning and afternoon session on the organ Friday, but he cut the afternoon session short so that they could go back to their hotel and unwind before the concert. Noah knew that Tom’s grandparents were expected at the concert and was nervous about meeting them.


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