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

Wrapped in a towel, I sat down at the computer. No use getting dressed if my next stop was bed. Hi Brad,I typed. It was so good to hear from you. I’m really bummed by your news about school. I know how much sports mean to you. Just keep your chin up and hang in there. Maybe we can figure something out.


It sounded so lame, but I didn’t know what else to say. I wanted him to know I understood. I wanted to give him hope, but didn’t have a clue as to how I could help him. The rest of the email was filled with news about Andy and me, school and the barn.


I signed it and sent it off, feeling very dissatisfied. The truth was I didn’t know how we could help him. His grandmother was his legal guardian.


The dogs and I went up to bed. I dropped the towel off in the upstairs bathroom, checked out the reflection of Andy’s “hunk” in the mirror and decided he needed to lose a few pounds. Then I hit the sheets. 


Chapter 42