Casey Mackenzie unexpectedly finds himself in need of a “boyfriend” for his Thanksgiving dinner. For several months, Casey has been putting off family questions and invites with talk of his boyfriend “George.” Only now they actually expect to meet George at the holiday dinner. George Accardo is Casey’s sexy neighbor who also happens to be an actor Casey once had a rather drunken rendezvous with. Casey has avoided George ever since. Until now. Casey offers George fifty bucks to pretend to be his boyfriend for the duration of the Thanksgiving dinner. George has been intrigued by Casey since their first meeting but gave him space when Casey freaked. He accepts the job, though Casey assures him they will “break up” before Christmas. Casey finds himself still charmed by George as Christmas approaches. Can George convince Casey he’s the gift he’s been hoping for before the holiday arrives?

The Gift of Casey

“A guy like you has no plans for Thanksgiving?”


“That’s right. My family’s back east. It’s not really convenient for me to travel there for the holidays. Especially this year since I’m in a play at the Geffen.”


Casey recalled from their prior conversation that George was primarily a stage actor, though he’d done some work in the movies and television.


“They have their own plans. So, as it happens, I’m free for Thanksgiving. All day.”


Casey exhaled slowly. Maybe this was going to go a lot easier and smoother than he had thought. “Then you agree?”


George took another swallow of his coffee as he seemed to be in deep thought. “Depends on what you’re offering, I suppose.”


Casey traced his tongue along his lips as he considered it, a habit he couldn’t seem to break. “You do get a full meal of all the Thanksgiving trimmings.”


“Uh-huh. I generally get fed on a set, too.”


“Hmm. It’s just for a few hours, mind.”


Chapter 4