Years have gone by since the death of Noah his special needs son, and Wiley Cantrell realizes it’s time to move on. He and his husband Jackson try to adopt little Tony Gorzola, a deaf boy with HIV who is emotionally traumatized.<br><br>Difficulties quickly set in. Tony is a sweet boy but very damaged by abuse and neglect. And Tony’s mother, in prison, is unwilling to relinquish her parental rights. No sooner do they get the go ahead to foster Tony when another child they had considered becomes available -- the daughter Jackson always wanted.<br><br>With two children on their hands, life is complicated -- wonderfully so. But just as things begin to settle down, Tony, his immune system compromised, falls ill with pneumonia ... and Wiley and Jackson find their little family faced with crisis once again.

Go Tell It on the Mountains

I waved my hand at Tony, tried to get his attention. I showed him the clothes, nodded in the direction of the bathroom, the look in my eyes saying Come on. Let’s clean up


Don’t call me mister. I’m your friend.


Yes. You had an accident, so let’s go clean up. Okay? Then we can watch TV or something. It’s been a long day for you. You must be tired. We can lie down and watch TV. Would you like that?


Don’t be scared, Little T. I’m right here and I’m going to help you. I promise.


Yes. I want to help you. I won’t let anyone hurt you. You’re my friend now, and friends don’t let their friends get hurt.


Come on,Little T.,I said, standing up and offering my hand.


Chapter 15