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

“Our George has acquired a stalker.”


“There’s this nerdy little guy who follows us into the steam room at the Y, where he makes puppy dog eyes at George and jerks off.”


“Not exactly sick,” I said, “but more than a bit sad and pathetic.”


“What are you going to do about it?” she said.


“You could lure him into a dark alley and beat the crap out of him,” she said.


“Deb!” I said. “Surely you jest.”


“Maybe. What I should have said is that you could lure him into a dark alley and fuck his brains out.”


“That wouldn’t work,” Mike said. “I know the type. He’d love it and just come back for more. George would never shake him off after that.”


Chapter 10