David Bennett is a widower. He had a wonderful relationship with his wife, but now she's gone. He decides he's done with relationships -- he has no sex drive and no interest in life in general. Andy Barnes is a homeless man who often stands at the end of an exit ramp begging for help. For some unfathomable reason, David is always tempted to pick him up on his way home. One wretched night in December, fate intervenes and David finds himself bringing the man home and into his life. Much to his surprise, he begins to fall in love with this down and out young man. As love returns, David realizes he does have a reason to go on with life after all. Over the next few years, the two face life as a partnered gay couple with humor and courage. Each year brings with it happiness, tragedy, joy, and sorrow; the stuff life is made of. Along the way, the love the two share for each other helps them to overcome all obstacles and face all challenges.

David and Andrew Book 1: One Night in December

I continued my trip up to the walk-in closet, where I took out my best Michigan sweats, U of M tee, some white briefs and two pairs of thick, white socks. Back downstairs, I could hear the shower running. With a light knock on the bathroom door, I entered. I was pleased to be greeted by the warm, moist air and was glad my guest wasn’t too shy to use the facility to its best potential. 


“Fine, thanks,” came the reply over the hiss of the steamy showerhead. 


“I’m going to put some clothes here on the toilet seat. I’ll get some clean towels and some other stuff you might need.”


I put out a fresh razor, shaving cream, new toothbrush and paste, hairbrush, comb and deodorant. Damn, I hope he’s not offended by this shit, I thought. I didn’t want to embarrass him anymore than he already was. 


Chapter 3