Blind since birth, Martin Kellam is facing the prospect of yet another Christmas alone save for his guide dog, Toby. Finding it easier to shop online, Martin orders groceries to be delivered from the local supermarket. It doesn’t hurt that the delivery driver is strong, hot, and has a sexy London accent.<br><br>Colin Rodgers usually leaves Martin’s deliveries until last so he can spend a little extra time with the man he admires and has a secret longing to protect. One day close to Christmas, Martin is making soup and asks Colin to join him. Colin agrees. As they eat, Colin reveals he’s not looking forward to Christmas as he’ll be spending it with a friend and the friend’s fiancée.<br><br>Not expecting him to accept, Martin offers to cook Christmas dinner for Colin. But Colin surprises him. Will turkey and stuffing be all they’ll share?

Colin and Martin's First Christmas

Martin’s world was beginning to crash around him.Fortunately he was standing on the footpath that cut across the field.He knew if he remained on the path,it would take him back to the pavement.As he walked briskly back home,his cane swinging ahead of him,the wonderful feelings of sharing the holiday celebrations with a kind friend were now totally ruined.Someone who he’d hoped would have been a good friend to him now knew his deepest,darkest secret.As he walked,Martin battled to remain in control of his emotions.He didn’t want to break down in the middle of the street.


Unlocking the back door,Martin stepped inside and faced Colin,who had remained silent on the walk home.


Chapter 7