Another year has passed for the Icicle family. Again, Jonah and his boyfriend Sandy travel to Lake Erie to spend Christmas with Jonah’s family. Brother-in-law Bobo needs rescuing from the mall from an angry Santa. Sister Willa is dog-sitting a problematic Reginald. And Bill, the patriarch, continues to hide from his family. As for Jonah’s pushy mother Pam, she has a special Christmas gift for him this year: Jonah’s ex-boyfriend, NFL quarterback Ricky, is in town and will be spending the holidays with them!<br><br>During this three-day trip, Sandy and Ricky learn to despise each other, and Jonah struggles to have a festive Christmas. If Pam has her way, though, Jonah will dump Sandy and marry the quarterback. As his Christmas spirit dwindles, Jonah finds himself torn between the two men. Which boyfriend will it be, new or old?

Keeping Up with the Icicles

Following Sandy’s clean-up and their naughty, morning act, they kiss. Jonah’s solid chest slides against Sandy’s. Their mouths meet, fall apart. They intensely breathe and the bedroom feels as if it catches on fire. Pecs touch. Palms stray to bare hips. The morning stench of sweat, semen, and bad breath mix within the room, circles around them; a recipe of new day lust.


It’s Sandy who says first, “I love you. You’re making this the best Christmas, even if the Icicles are half-baked.”


Jonah laughs at the comment. “Trust me, they’re more than half-baked. They’ve lost all their sanity.” He kisses Jonah again, pulls away. “Do you really love me?”


Sandy nods. “Every little quirk you have. We’re meant to be together.”


They shower together, kiss under the spray, dry off, and dress for the day in festive sweaters, jeans, and thick socks. Afterwards, they head downstairs, ending their travels in the kitchen.


Chapter 22