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

“David.” He used my first name, looking me in the eye with sympathy and compassion. “David, I didn’t want to have to go here.” He shook his head, then looked back at me. “It has been noted that you have, uh, a friend.”


“I have many friends,” I responded, not understanding his gist.


We were silent for a few minutes. Then I said, “I don’t recall there being any law against having a ‘friend’ such as Dr. Barnes, as long as there’s no outward faulting of lewd behavior. This applies to all teachers, no matter what their sexual persuasion.”


“You’re right, of course. However, the school board has two members who are, let us say, on the extreme far right. They have been informed of your relationship with Dr. Barnes and that you have been observed swimming in the pool at the middle school without swimming trunks—”


Chapter 19