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

“How’s he doing?” John asked as he, Mike and I sat in the kitchen sipping our morning coffee.


“Struggling to come to grips with—” I started.


“Hi, John. When did you get back?” It was Andy, showered, shaved and looking wonderful in his U of M loungers, bare-chested.


I got up and went over to him. He kissed me.


“I got back just about—” John checked his watch. “Thirty-five minutes ago. I hear you had quite a shock.”


Andy half laughed, “About a billion kilowatts, I would estimate.” He drew a deep breath. “But I think I’ll survive.”


I looked at him, hoping he’d turned some corner, come to some level of acceptance.


“Mike, can you drive me over to Nelson’s place? I need to talk to him. I have his telephone number, so we can get directions.”


I started to get out of my chair.” I’ll get dressed. It’ll only take me five—”


“No, David, Please, I need to do this on my own.”


Chapter 36