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

When I walked into the office, Andy looked up and smiled at me. That smile with those wonderful blue eyes always did things to me nothing else in the world could.


“Come with me.” Andy took my hand and led me out into the barn, which was now deserted. As we walked down the aisle toward the big, sliding back door he draped his arm over my shoulders and I put my arm around his waist. We ambled past the stalls with the horses munching quietly on their evening hay. When we passed Snazzy, he raised his head and nickered, asking for attention, so we stopped to pat his nose. I straightened the championship cooler that hung on the rack attached to his door. It read:


Western Pleasure ChampionSpurs and Saddles Horse Show Circuit


When we came out the back door, Andy stopped me and pointed up into the sky. The moon had risen and turned luminous silver, bathing all the paddocks, ponies and trees with a soft, magical light.


Chapter 49