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

“Hey, Dad. Wake up.” Mike was shaking my shoulder. He and John loomed above me. 


I smiled. Then I blushed. I was lying naked under a blanket with my lover, and my son was standing there smiling at me. Andy got up without embarrassment. He stood and offered me his hand. I didn’t know what to do. They all started laughing at me as I struggled to cover myself with the blanket.


Finally I said, “Shit,” and stood up. After all I’d learned this week about accepting who I was, I decided I could stand naked before anyone and be proud. I walked over to Andy and without hesitation kissed him.


Our time on the Cape came to an end all too soon and we headed back to Hyde Park. When we arrived, a message on the answering machine called John to work a flight to Amsterdam. He wasn’t too pleased but he accepted it and left the next morning.


Chapter 34