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

After dinner at Ed’s and another night at the Hyde Park base, we headed out to Newport and ultimately to P-town. Mike invited Ed and Bailey to come with us but Ed declined, saying he would feel like a fifth wheel. Nothing we said could change his mind. Mike explained Ed was still healing from a relationship of several years that had ended recently. This information made me uneasy and I took Andy’s hand in mine as we rode along. He squeezed it reassuringly.


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