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

“So, if you can forgive me, will you and Andy come to Chicago for Thanksgiving with Angie, the boys and me?”


I chuckled. “You bet we will, Petey. Thank you.”


“Okay, well, you can stay here, we have the two extra bedrooms.”


Not quite ready to go that far, huh, Petey? Well, that’s okay. One step at a time, I thought. “We’ll be there. Kiss Angie and the boys for us.”


“Oh, Dave?” Peter reverted to his use of my name as he caught me before hanging up. “Since things are back to normal, can I have the U of M–OSU tickets for next week?”


“Just kidding,” he said, chuckling. “Bye.”


Yeah, right, just kidding, I thought. But if I had said yes you would have been here in a flash, Petey my boy. I grinned.


Chapter 25