Thirty-year-old Benson McCoy hides behind a veil of precision and routine; his cab is a sanctuary of order, where every item has its place, and every stop is timed to the minute. Beneath his tight-lipped smiles and mechanical schedule lies a man aching with loneliness, haunted by the time he never carved out for connection. As he hauls a load of toys cross-country from New York to Los Angeles, trapped in a cycle of work and his father’s expectations, Benson quietly yearns for something or someone to disrupt his solitude. He doesn’t expect that someone to be Kyle Foster, a charming storm of disarray who might upend Benson’s rigid world and uncover the tenderness he’s tried so hard to bury.
Twenty-two-year-old Kyle, impulsive and reckless, runs from the chaotic mess of his own making with the sounds of sirens faintly echoing in the distance. Kyle shows up on the shoulder of some frozen NYC highway, hitchhiking toward California with half a plan and a backpack full of chaos. If anyone needs a daddy, it’s Kyle. He asks too many questions, laughs too loudly, and doesn’t know how to shut down his heart or his mouth. Kyle’s presence is a messy explosion of honest emotion, impossible to ignore, his whirlwind of unfiltered energy.
They hit the icy roads together—two strangers, one rig, and a growing tension neither of them knows what to do with. Between awkward silences, cheap diner meals, and late-night talks that get way too real, Benson and Kyle begin to crack each other open. Benson needs a boy, and Kyle needs a Daddy for Christmas. Neither of them was looking for love.
Love doesn’t always come knocking, but sometimes, it climbs into the passenger seat and refuses to shut up.
Two captivating protagonists, Benson and Kyle, embark on an unforgettable adventure across the country. This tale highlights their journey from New York to California, where they play Santa Claus and his elf helper, respectively.
Benson and Kyle’s journey is anything but ordinary. As they embrace their festive roles, they soon find themselves under the watchful eyes of an unknown follower. This element of suspense provides a thrilling backdrop to their blossoming relationship. Their emotional arcs are intricately intertwined, offering readers a deep understanding of their distinct personalities and the chemistry that develops between them.
As Benson and Kyle navigate their complicated surroundings, the evolving dynamics between them become a focal point of the story. They find love along the way, yet their differing visions of life challenge their budding romance. These contrasting ideals lead to a poignant split that underscores the characters’ emotional depth. However, through uncertainties and missed opportunities, they ultimately discover what truly matters, guiding them toward their happy ending.
About The Author, Brina Brady
I am from Huntington Beach, CA. I taught various subjects at a Continuation High School in Los Angeles, California, for 27 years. I obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, a Secondary Social Science Credential, and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Reading and Secondary Education from California State University, Long Beach. I also enrolled in some creative writing classes at UCLA. You can contact me at brinabrady@gmail.com.
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