Well-known artist Ellis Williams is in a slump and feeling all his fifty-three years. He's lost the joy which used to permeate his painting and despairs of ever regaining it. It doesn't help when he runs into a young man who comes on to him to win a bet, thus destroying more of Ellis's confidence.<br><br>Then, at a party, Ellis meets Martin Lovell, a man his age whose partner died soon after they adopted their son. Will these two middle-aged men learn they should never let go of hope? Or is it too late for men their age to open themselves to the possibility of love and being loved?

Never Let Go of Hope

Jive came bounding over to join him, looking up hopefully.


“Tired of exploring the yard?” Ellis asked. “Okay, let’s do something about it.” Going back into the house, he got Jive’s leash, came back to snap it on the dog’s collar, and they took off walking.


Chapter 26