This is sweet with a tiny bit of an insta-love element. Sure they meet and hookup for the first weekend at Woodstock, but it does feel like their relationship gets to develop with all the letters sent back and forth between them while Richard was in Vietnam. I liked how Gary drew Richard out of his sheltered upbringing to show him how much more the world could offer.

The second half of the story is lovely as well. Richard doesn't come back from the war unscarred either physically or mentally, but Gary is committed to being there for him no matter what. I liked these two committing to making a relationship work and being willing to do whatever the other needs.

I do enjoy these sweet little Christmas stories. They're feel good options and are always going to be a relatively quick read. Just plain nice all around.