The fourth and final Colin and Martin Christmas story sees the two men leaving Yorkshire to begin new lives in Australia. Martin Kellam has no qualms about saying goodbye to what remains of his family, while Colin’s parting gift to Martin’s brother is a well-deserved punch in the nose. Before leaving, the two men have one final Christmas in London with Colin’s parents, who are pulling out all the stops to make it an occasion to remember. Martin enjoys teasing his husband. He knows Colin can never resist going in search of presents before Christmas Day. As this is their last winter Christmas, Martin boxes up a lump of coal and puts it somewhere where Colin will find it. The festivities are brought to an abrupt halt when Colin’s mother reveals disturbing news that throws Colin and Martin’s emigration plans into turmoil. Despite Martin’s much-needed comfort and reassurance, Colin is torn between family obligation and the future he and Martin have longed for. Can Martin show him that he can have both?

Colin and Martin's Goodbye Christmas

“That’s settled then,” Martin panted once Colin had let him loose. “You’re stuck with me, Colin Rogers, and I’m—”


“Amazed someone as wonderful as you wants to be stuck with me.”


Martin whacked Colin's’ broad right shoulder.


“Not going there, remember?” Martin kissed Colin’s injured shoulder.


Martin remembered the day he and Colin had entered into their civil partnership. He’d insisted the vows be as close to those of a wedding as possible. Martin had promised to love, honour, and cherish Colin for as long as they lived. Martin was determined he would do everything he could to support his husband. And that included giving him a thump when he came out with pessimistic crap about not being good enough.


“Looks like we’re stuck with each other,” Colin said, cupping Martin’s arse and mashing their groins together.


Chapter 3