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

That night Andy held me. He stroked my head. He told me he loved me. He flew to the top of the church where he broke into song, but he was singing on key. That’s when I knew I had fallen asleep and was dreaming. Andy’s shower songs were never on key.


Peter and his family didn’t sit with the rest of us at Mass on Christmas Eve. Meg gave him a piece of her mind for that. On Christmas Day he, Angie and the kids arrived late and left early. Angie was cordial to Andy, even friendly, but Peter didn’t even look at him. He avoided me except to give me a perfunctory hug and wish me a Merry Christmas. 


Chapter 15