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

“Good choice,” I said, trying to make conversation. “That’s my favorite, too. Well, I’m not saying it’s your favorite, but I just thought that, well…you chose it, so I…shit, I’ll shut up now and we’ll get this meal started.”


He laughed. It was a wonderful laugh, full and rich. It filled the whole room. The tension broke and we both relaxed. 


“What would you like to drink?” I asked. “I have wine, beer and I made some coffee. Decaf, if that’s okay. I can’t drink regular. There’s milk, too, I think, if it hasn’t gone bad.”


“Coffee would be fine, black. I need to stay away from the wine and beer.” 


Here was another clue to the mystery of this guy who now stood in my kitchen, wearing my clothes and filling me with feelings I never thought I’d have again, as well as some I didn’t understand. 


Chapter 4