It's definitely different, celebrating like this. His parents always made a big to do over Christmas, even in the leaner years, and there were always parties of some sort during the holidays. But spending time with just his boyfriend -- like his boyfriend is now a substitute for his family -- is new and nice.

"Me too," Maxxie says simply before leaning in to give Dave a sweet kiss.

"Did your family do a lot for Christmas?" he asks, leaning back once he's satisfied.