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

Finally he said, “I sure as heck didn’t see any of that coming. It’s a lot to take in at one time.”


“It’s a good thing you never got bitter about your father. Now that I think of it, I don’t remember you ever saying anything bad about him.”


“No, I haven’t,” Tom said. “I got over being pissed off at him a long time ago, but all this is going to take some getting used to.”


They lapsed into silence once again, both lost in thought, until Tom said, “By the way, babe, there’s something I forgot to tell you in all the excitement.”


“How would you like to spend most of next summer in England?”


“Not at all. I heard from the artist management company earlier this afternoon. They’re tentatively planning to book me for half a dozen or so concerts between early June and mid-August. There may be at least one engagement in Paris as well.”


“Can you get the summer off from church?”


Chapter 49