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

George smiled at that. “Actually, I don’t think that’s possible.”


“Besides, a little cutie like you wouldn’t just have anyone.”


“A-A what?” Casey’s jaw dropped. “Did you just call me a ‘little cutie’?”


George took a long, exaggerated sip of his wine. “Come on, Casey. You know you are.”


“Don’t be ridiculous.” Casey turned away to hide his embarrassment. And anyway, George probably said that because Casey had said he was sexy. Maybe he thought he had to pretend to think Casey was cute. Whatever. He wouldn’t be fooled by whatever charm George turned on. This time.


“When does everyone else arrive?” George asked.


Casey nearly sighed with relief at the change of subject. “Between one and two. Since you’re here, you can make yourself useful by filling out this with your name.” He handed a blank place card to George.


George eyed it with no little amusement.


Chapter 5