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

“Remember Mike said to give him time,” Andy reminded me, as if reading my thoughts.


“He’s not going to call, is he?” I sighed.


“I don’t think so. Give it a little more time.”


After half an hour the phone was still silent.


“You could call him,” Andy suggested.


I shook my head. Peter needed his space for now. I would let him take his time and come to me. “No, not just yet.” Changing the subject, I said, “Now, what about that new New Year’s tradition you were talking about starting?”


“I was hoping you would still be up for it.”


“I’m not up upyet but I’m sure you can fix that.”


We came together. A new New Year’s tradition was born. That night with our arms tightly around each other, our lips pressed together and our bodies connected in the deepest way two men can connect, we welcomed the New Year and the future.


Chapter 16