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 have well over a hundred hours of accumulated vacation time, some of which I’m in danger of losing.”


“I’d like to take a week or ten days starting next week.”


“Not exactly, but I’m thinking of taking Mike up to Maggie Valley while he recovers. I think we both need to get away for a while.”


“Great minds run in the same path.”


“I’ve heard that, but to what path are you referring?”


He handed me a document and said, “This one.”


I looked at the piece of paper. It was an approved leave application for two weeks off, commencing Monday. It lacked only my signature.


“Wow, this is great.” I signed the document and handed it back to him.


Chapter 42