Short, sweet story of an established couple, together for 6 months but completely in love with each other, and how they cope with one's need to move back home to help take care of his ailing mother. The majority of the story is spent in Carver's home town over Christmas vacation, introducing Pete to what life might be like, and how awful it would be if they had to be long distance from each other. 
 The parents were fun, the gossipy neighbors were amusing, and the men were completely in love. A great go-to sweet read.