Henry and Marianne have worked all their lives, raised a family and thought that they were transitioning into a wonderful retirement. Life plays with us, changes and makes decisions for us that we're not ready for. The Gate is a love story that transcends the everyday life and offers hope to the rest of us that life and love will life and last forever. Christopher continues to live in Treasure Island, Florida with his husband David Rule. Together they strive to live an authentic and happy life. Look for Christopher’s other short stories, After the rain, Sleep tight, here on Amazon and Kindle, As well as his novels, Bless Me Father, The Trade and Wild Swan. He is currently working on a few more short stories and another novel, Waters Edge.