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 dreamed that someone told me that he loved me.”


“That would be me… I did tell you that, and I do love you.”


“That’s good, because I’ve always loved you, ever since we were kids.”


“I know. Deborah figured it out a long time ago, and finally told me a few weeks ago. We had this conversation last night, but you probably don’t remember it.”


“She thinks we make a great couple.”


“The latter I can manage, but the former will have to wait on medical permission.”


I found the glass we’d used the previous night and filled it half full of fresh water. Leaning over the bed, I placed the straw between his lips. He sucked gratefully on it.


“I wish that was your dick,” he said.


“All in good time, babe. All in good time.”


A middle-aged nurse entered the room and said, “I see we’re finally awake.”


“I don’t know about you, but I’m getting there,” Mike said.


Chapter 38