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

I took him into my embrace. It was almost like holding one of my children when they needed comfort and strength. He began to sob quietly.


“I almost did it. I almost did! I’ve been fighting this all summer. Today I found out one of the reasons I’m getting rejection letters is because Julie and her family are still carrying on their campaign against me. They’ve contacted every practice I’ve applied to. It broke my resistance. If you hadn’t come home… Oh, David. Help me!”


“Ubetchim, Little Beaver. Red Ryder is here. We’ll get you the help you need.”


The next morning I stayed home from school. I called the local AA . They put me in touch with a  in Royal Oak that served mostly gays. I called them and they encouraged me to have Andy himself get in touch with them. It wasn’t easy for him, but he did it. Two days later I came in and he met me at the door.


“I made that call. I’m going to my first meeting tonight. Will you come with me?”


Chapter 23