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 city of Aragoni is home to a small, but highly respected college—the University of Aragoni—whose music school is considered by many to be the best in Europe.


“And William and Henry went to school with the son of the ruler of this country?” Noah said.


“Babe,” Tom said, “everyone has heard of Groton.”


“It just happens to be one of the best prep schools in New England, if not the entire country, and it’s affiliated with the Episcopal Church.”


“I’m gonna send William and Henry an e-mail right now.”


“What did Number Five say in the movie Short Circuit?”


“Right. His most remembered line was ‘need input’.”


He composed an e-mail addressed to the Lanes and sent it.


“Can we go someplace special for lunch?” Noah said.


“Sure,” he said. “Did you have something in mind?”


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