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

As I rode this trail along the ridge, hoping my luck was holding, I heard hoof beats behind me. The horse was running flat out. Jake turned and barked. I was worried a trail rider had gotten thrown by a runaway. Thank God I was on steady ol’ Buttercup.


“Wait up, David, wait!” It was Andy.


He reined in beside me, dismounted and pulled me from the saddle onto the ground. We rolled over and over. Jake and Annie licked our faces and barked. Buttercup merely sighed and dropped her head to graze. Humans,I imagined her saying. Andy’s mount had trotted a few yards away, but as soon as he saw Buttercup wasn’t upset by our antics, he followed suit and grazed, too.


“You aren’t gonna fuckin’ believe this, you are not going to fuckin’ believe this!”


“Wha—?” was all I managed to get out. Andy was on top of me, pinning my shoulders to the ground, grinding his hips into mine.


“Fuck, I love you!” he said before kissing me.


Chapter 37