Tom Foster has his life planned out, and he's systematically pursuing his goals. At twenty-two, he's been organist and choirmaster at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd for three years, he's working on his doctoral thesis, and he's beginning a secondary career performing in concert. There is no room in his schedule for romance ... until Noah Webster, a gorgeous green-eyed blond, walks into the church one evening to audition for the choir.<br><br>What starts as an arrangement of convenience -- Tom's usual page turner is unavailable, and Noah agrees to do the job-soon turns into a fast friendship. Then Noah, who is saddled with an obnoxious roommate, rents the spare bedroom in Tom's house, and ultimately the two men become lovers and partners in life.<br><br>But before they can ride off into the sunset together, they must face one major obstacle: Noah's violent, homophobic Southern Baptist father.

Love Turns the Page

Before they checked into their motel, they stopped by a fast food restaurant and picked up their dinner, and when they were in their room, they ate their food slowly while Noah quizzed Tom about his family. After the food was gone, Noah went into the bathroom and brushed his teeth. Tom was sitting at the desk using his laptop when Noah came out of the bathroom. He pulled off his clothes, flopped down on the bed, and stroked himself to erection. It only took a second.


“Can I take your mind off of that computer, big boy?” he said.


“Just checking my e-mail. Two ticks.”


“Two ticks, my ass. I guess I’ll just have to finish this by myself.”


By the time they turned the lights out for the night, they were both as relaxed as was humanly possible. They took advantage of the free breakfast at the motel the next morning and were in downtown Orlando by eight.


Chapter 26