It is the first Christmas since the passing of Gem's mother, and his husband Gregg decides they need a new tradition. He whisks Gem away to Driftwood Beach, a hauntingly beautiful location to spend the holidays. They walk the beach, playing a game where they tell each other what the various pieces of driftwood look like to them. A dragon, a dolphin, a woman standing in the ocean waving goodbye. During this trip, Gem is finally able to let go of his mother and focus on the future ahead with his husband, realizing it's never too late to begin new traditions. MG Allan is a queer writer who tells queer stories. He believes queer fiction can indeed be universal.