Brad Sturgis, adopted son of Andy Barnes and David Bennett, is all grown up and ready to face life with his boyfriend, Hank Reynolds. However, he soon discovers life away from the Bennett-Barnes household proves much trickier than it seemed when he was growing up.<br><br>Brad finds many things in Hank’s work as a horse trainer competing for the man’s attention and affection. The time-consuming nature of the equine show world and the constant demands of the clients Hank coaches -- their interest in him sometimes goes beyond that of trainer/rider -- test the strength of the bond between the two men.<br><br>Will Brad learn to face such challenges with courage and good humor as his adoptive parents did before him? Will the next generation prove to be as tough and as tender, as solid and as steadfast as the one before?

David and Andrew Book 3: The Next Generation

Reggie was continuing. “Hank mentioned something about getting started with me riding Tango today, so I came over early as he didn’t specify a time.”


Brad made a conscious effort not to say anything rude. “Well, I don’t think he meant quite this early. And my folks are arriving from Michigan so I don’t think—”


“Oh, hi, Reg,” came Hank’s deep voice behind Brad. “Come on in. We’re just gettin’ started this mornin’. Want some coffee? I just got it goin’.”


Brad closed his eyes momentarily, took a deep breath, and stepped back so Reggie could enter. Turning to follow their guest into the camper, Brad almost gasped. Hank had only pulled on his boxers—his prominent package, while covered by the striped garment—was well displayed. 


What is the man thinking? Brad groaned mentally. 


“I’d love one,” was Reggie’s enthusiastic reply. 


Brad put Greta down. She headed for a corner of the room and started circling. 


“Hey, Brad,” Hank called. “Greta!”


Chapter 24