A Calm Before the Storm — Kelley York

James and William's first Christmas together in their own home ought to be a cause for celebration. But when money is tight, and William is going through withdrawals in an attempt to get off of his laudanum completely, the level of holiday cheer is dismally low.
James won't give up so easily. Especially when he finds the perfect Christmas gift for William, and he'll do whatever he must in order to get it.

A Calm Before the Storm is a sweet, short story companion to the Dark is the Night series.