The holidays are usually a whirlwind of busy activity for Anson—decorating, baking for friends—but this year, his heart isn't in it. He'd hoped coming out to Daly as asexual would be the right thing to do. Since then, he hasn't heard a word from the handsome photographer. Now Daly's suddenly shown up at his front door, asking Anson to trust him, to come with him. He doesn't dare hope in case this is just another build up to a bigger heartbreak. Part of the 2018 "Escape from the Holidays" Series Stay Awhile by Kassandra Lea Burning Down the House by Gregory Norris The Holiday Spirit by Carole Cummings Slow Thaw by J. Scott Coatsworth Celebrations in the Season of Long Nights by Mere Rain The Holiday Home Hotel by Lou Sylvre Something to Celebrate by Evelyn Benvie Holiday Hijinks by Toni Griffin Yule Planet by Angel Martinez Waiting on the Rain by Freddy Mackay