On Stage — Patti Beckman

THE FINAL CURTAIN

While reluctantly taking a vacation from the lights and glitter of Broadway, actress Jennifer O'Brian had agreed to direct an original musical production about a legendary North Carolina family.

But she soon realized that her greatest challenge was neither the uneven script nor the amateur actors. Trent Warren seemed bent on making her job as difficult as possible. Yet his gentle touch and probing kisses opened a sweet, aching emptiness inside.

Jennifer had always lived for the stage. Now suddenly a rugged outdoorsman had made her question her career -- and her heart.