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

“Mrs. Sturgis, being gay,” I said, noticing how she shifted uncomfortably at the word, “is not something you decide to be. It is something you are. There are those who are not homosexual who choose to engage in homosexual behavior, but in the end it’s something determined by other factors, possibly genetic. Bradley either is gay or he isn’t.” 


She reacted again to the use of that term. 


“His living with Andy and me wouldn’t change what he is. Personally, I don’t believe Brad is gay. Living with Andy and me won’t make him gay, just as living with you won’t make him straight if that’s not what he is inside.”


“Be that as it may, homosexuality is an abomination to the Lord. I couldn’t, in good conscience, allow Bradley to live in such an environment. While I appreciate your offer to take him in, I will not allow it.”


Chapter 41