Nightmarish abuse. A car crash that took everything. Some things, there's no coming back from. Connor Everson knows that better than anyone - but this year is different. A twist of fate has gifted him with the man of his dreams; and, no matter how unbelievably shittastic his own life may be, he is determined to make his holiday one of hope, happiness, and new beginnings.... Even if it kills him. Which, at this point, it just might. Long listed Open Novella Contest entry! LGBTQ+ Winner of the 2019 Earesty Awards !