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

I had another bite of steak, followed by a sip of the wine. “Now that’sa good combination.”


“I’d have to agree,” Mike said as he followed suit.


We finished our dinner, and I put the dishes in the dishwasher while I cleaned the kitchen. I carried the bottle of Shiraz to the den, along with our glasses, and began to read my book.


Over breakfast the next morning, we discussed tactics vis-à-vis the stalker. “If he’s there today,” I said, “let’s sit quietly and watch him, just for the hell of it.”


Chapter 26