Safe Harbor

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2012 Advent Calendar collection Evergreen.

Seven years ago, Blake ran away from the trauma of his father’s death and his romantic feelings for his best friend, Tom. To Blake’s surprise when he returns home on Christmas Eve, Tom is at the dock to greet him and tell him he’s forgiven for running as long as he has Christmas dinner with Tom and his grandmother, Alice. A cozy family afternoon and filling meal later, Tom and Blake share some brandy—and some confessions that make their holiday wishes come true.