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

The plan was to have the kids over a couple of evenings prior to Christmas Eve. It would be just the siblings, not their spouses or children. John would take Andy out for the evening. If things went well, Mike would call them and they could come back, and I would introduce Andy. I felt my stomach tighten just thinking about it.


Mike had assured me it wasn’t as dire a situation as I’d feared. First of all, Kathy knew I was gay. Mike and Kathy had been very close growing up. She’d been the one to encourage him to come out to us. When he did, I had confided in him that I more than understood, as I shared his orientation. I asked him not to say anything. However, when his sister asked how it went, he told her about me. He swore her to secrecy as per my request.


Well, one more on my side,I thought sardonically.


Chapter 11