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

Then I felt Mike’s leg pressing into mine. It brought me out of my reverie. I looked up. They were all looking at me expectantly. I cleared my throat.


“I…ah, I wanted you to know…” I looked to Mike.


I cleared my throat again. When I started to speak, my voice sounded strange. It didn’t sound like me, but this time I kept going. “I want you to know I’m very proud to be your dad.” 


“I want you to know I loved your mother more than I will ever love anyone on this earth. There can never be a replacement for her in my heart. The family we built together is the most important thing in my life.”


There were murmurs of, “Daddy we know,” and, “Yeah, Dave.” That last was Peter with his tendency to call me by my name, something I’d always gotten a kick out of.


“Well, having said that, I need to let you know that my heart still has room in it. Room to find more love to share. I think I’ve found that love.” I looked again at Mike. Again he nodded.


Chapter 14