George Martin and Mike Foster have been best friends since childhood, but recent events have brought them even closer together: Mike has moved into George’s house now that George’s unfaithful boyfriend has been kicked out. It puts Mike in a pinch, because he’s always loved George -- maybe more than a best friend should.<br><br>George doesn’t suspect Mike’s feelings, being wrapped up in his job as the youngest lieutenant in the Jacksonville sheriff’s office and investigating a series of murders. But it will all come to a head when George is stalked by a psycho and Mike steps in front of a bullet meant for George. George then realizes there’s much more to their relationship than he thought.

Bodies of Work

HERE WE GO AGAIN,I thought, and I closed my eyes. After a few minutes I began to hear the nerd’s labored breathing, followed by a brief grunting sound. Through eyes that were half closed, I saw him achieve his orgasm. Hoping that was the end of it, I closed my eyes again until Mike nudged me and said, “Had enough?”


In the shower room, Mike said, “Your little friend was performing for you again today.”


“Of course. How does it feel to have a stalker, sort of?”


“That’s not even remotely funny.”


Before we finished our showers, the nerd came into the room and took a stall at the far end. I paid no attention, but I have very good peripheral vision, and he was definitely staring at me.


Back at our lockers, Mike said, “Told you so.”


“All right. Point taken. Let’s get out of here.”


In the car, I said, “Since you need calories for energy, how about the Derby House?”


Chapter 9