When Dennis Irvine finally arrives at the pearly gates, St. Peter tells him he's late. This is nothing new for Dennis, who's always had a poor sense of timekeeping. On being admitted into Heaven, Dennis is assigned to Brett, a handsome college football player, who will be his guide. Heaven is not what Dennis expects. It's a college campus, Dennis sleeps in a dorm room with Brett, it's always football season, and why are there so many corners? Dennis and Brett forge a close platonic father and son friendship as they both wait for their lovers to pass over. Each time the Archangel Gabriel comes to tell them of new arrivals, Dennis hopes he'll have news of Colton, his beloved firefighter. But the wait is a long one.

Waiting for Colton

He attempted to rise,but Gabriel waved him to remain seated.“This is your first active receiving,I understand perfectly.Although more will follow for you eventually.I shall leave you both to prepare.”


With that,Gabriel vanished in a flash of light,leaving behind a faint smell of roses.


“What did he mean by his last comment?”


Brett shrugged.“Maybe you’ve got relatives or friends due to pass over soon?I don’t know.Ours is not to reason why,remember?”


Gabriel was as good as his word.The next time the trumpets sounded,Roxanne was there with all the other pets passing over.For the first time Dennis,with Brett at his side,was near the front of the crowd waiting to receive their loved ones.


Chapter 5