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

“I guess we are, sort of,” Tom said. “We’ve been together for several years now.”


They agreed on a restaurant, and he and Tom left to retrieve their bags. At the Foster residence, Noah said, “That was an interesting afternoon.”


“That was an interesting afternoon.”


They met Mrs. Foster, Barbara, and Jonathan at the restaurant they’d agreed upon and had a great time talking during dinner. At nine, Tom said, “Sorry, guys, it’s pumpkin time for Noah and me. With luck, we can be home in bed by midnight.”


They said their good-byes and headed for the parking lot. As they neared the car, Tom said, “Babe, do you mind driving us home? I’m kind of wiped out.”


“No problem,” Noah said, and they were on the road a few minutes later. Luckily, the restaurant was close to I-4 and it didn’t take them long to get out of Orlando.


Later, as they were crossing the bridge over the St. Johns River near Sanford, Tom said, “Noah, are you wide awake?”


Chapter 52