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

“Thanks, Mrs. T, but that would be like calling my mother by her first name, and I wasn’t raised to do that sort of thing.”


“More like your grandmother,” she said, “which I’m certainly old enough to be.”


“All the more reason to be polite, Mrs. T.”


“You boys keep your yard looking so nice,” she said, changing the subject.


“We try. Looks like your lawn needs a touch-up, want me to take care of it for you?”


“Thanks for the offer, George, but my grandson has promised to come and mow it tomorrow.”


“Well, if he doesn’t show up, the offer still stands.” The kid was lazy and, more often than not, failed to keep his promises to his grandmother.


“Thank you, George,” she said. “I’ll leave you to it.”


I handed her the now empty glass and thanked her, and she went back inside her house. I finished mowing the backyard and went to check on Mike. I found him in the front yard, edging along the curb and sidewalk.


Chapter 29