Life hasn't been easy for Matthew O'Connor lately. He's an only child and struggling to deal with his mother's Alzheimer's, as he prepares to move back to Sydney to assist with her care. Visiting her on Christmas Day brings all his worries to the surface. What if she lashes out? What if she doesn't remember him at all? However, what starts out as an emotional day fraught with concern, turns into the day of Matthew's dreams, thanks to his boyfriend, Jerry, and a special gift from his mother. This is a FREE short story to celebrate the holiday season. To read online or to download your copy, click here