As Arthur starts his new career as an Bilingual teacher in France, he has time to finally be himself , away from his homeland in England. However....his dreams are crushed once he meets his neighbor in the building he moves into. Francis, having been a pastry chef for 5 years and owns a bakery , will soon meet the irritated, yet charming Arthur Kirkland There is a sequel to this story!!! "A toast to forever" *updates and edits made*

Francis has fallen into one of his dark moods. Concerned, Mattie calls on the only person he feels can alleviate his father's long stretches of depression.

1938 France. Arthur meeting the young gentleman Francis, they begin to develop a very confusing relationship for a year. Until the war starts. *edits made*

Francis Bonnefoy, a French immigrant working in the United States as a solider, gets deployed to Iraq. His two sons and husband get left behind, forced to spend two years without their beloved. Arthur Kirkland's only wish is for his husband to stay safe. The kids, on the other hand, posses a more difficult desire. They want Francis to come home for Christmas. Human, Modern, FACE Family AU. Hope you like it! Happy holidays to all you lovely people!