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

“Of course I will.” Just as I said that, the classroom phone rang and I answered it. “Hello?”


“Twit twit oooooo!” I heard through the receiver. Andy was giving me his loon invitation to sex.


“Hey, David, did you get the flowers?” I could hear the smile in his voice.


“Yes, I did. Thank you. Listen, Andy, we have a situation here. Brad Sturgis just came in. His parents have been in an accident. It’s pretty serious, I think. Meet us at St. Joe’s.”


At the emergency room we went straight to the triage desk. The nurse on duty looked up.


“This is Brad Sturgis. His parents have been brought here.”


“And you are?” the nurse said in a bored tone, looking at me.


“I’m one of his teachers,” I replied irritably. Why did she have to act so impersonally?


“Name?” she asked, again in that impersonal tone.


Chapter 39