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 shrugged. “Someone to spend it with kind of makes all the difference.” To Casey’s additional surprise, George blushed, then looked at the floor. “So, breakfast?”


George was back to smiling. “Great. I’m starving.”


Casey swung my legs out of the bed and, for the first time, noticed Abraham sitting next to George. Casey couldn’t help but laugh at the dog as he stared up at George with such love in his eyes.


“Being a peeping dog? Probably.” George bent down and patted Abraham’s head. “He won’t kiss and tell, though.” 8


Chapter 12